Study Highlights Social Disadvantages Impacting Health of Autistic Adults Without Intellectual Disability
A UK study finds autistic adults without intellectual disability face social disadvantages that contribute to higher chronic illness and mortality risks, highlighting the need for systemic policy changes.
Chromosomal Deletion Linked to Syndromic Diabetes and Hypogonadism in a 12-Year-Old Boy
A 12-year-old boy with a chromosomal deletion involving HNF1A, DHX37, and SETD1B genes developed diabetes and hypogonadism, highlighting tailored management needs.
Early Childhood General Anesthesia Linked to Slightly Increased Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
A South Korean study found that children exposed to general anesthesia before age three had a modestly increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders through adolescence, especially intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder.
Rare SH2B1 Gene Variants Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Metabolic Features
A study links rare SH2B1 gene variants to neurodevelopmental disorders with metabolic symptoms, expanding understanding of their clinical impact.
Functional Seizures in PCDH19-Clustering Epilepsy: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Insights
Functional seizures affect nearly 30% of individuals with PCDH19-clustering epilepsy, often leading to misdiagnosis and treatment challenges. Early recognition and multidisciplinary care improve outcomes.
New Insights Into DHX30-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder: Case Report and Comprehensive Review
A new case report and review expand understanding of DHX30-related neurodevelopmental disorder, highlighting a novel ear anomaly and reinforcing the role of whole exome sequencing in diagnosis.
New Forensic Community Team Supports People with Intellectual Disabilities to Reduce Hospital Admissions
A forensic community intellectual disability team in Norfolk has shown that specialized community care can reduce hospital admissions for individuals with intellectual disabilities involved in offending.
New Method Enables Comparison of Antipsychotic Use in Adults with Intellectual Disability Across UK Services
A new study demonstrates that converting antipsychotic doses to chlorpromazine equivalents allows effective comparison of prescribing practices for adults with intellectual disability across UK specialist services.
Antidepressant Use Rises More Sharply Among Autistic Adults in the UK from 1997 to 2023
A UK study from 1997 to 2023 found antidepressant prescriptions increased more among autistic adults than non-autistic adults, with higher doses and longer treatments.
Integrated Behavioral and Psychological Support Reduces Chronic Self-Injury in Adult with Severe Intellectual Disability
A case report describes how combining behavioral strategies, caregiver psychological support, and digital collaboration reduced chronic self-injury in an adult with severe intellectual disability.