Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis More Likely for Teens With Autism
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have increased odds of a co-occurring gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis, according to a study published online July 3 in Pediatrics.Nicole F. Kahn, Ph….
Learn MoreRisk of Physical Conditions, Injuries Up for Older Adults With Autism
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults with autism have increased risk of age-related physical conditions and injuries, according to a study published online June 6 in The Lancet Healthy Longevity.Shengxin Liu, from the Karolinska Inst…
Learn More¿Hay un momento idóneo de la vida para enterarse de que tiene autismo?
MARTES, 20 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — A cualquier edad, un diagnóstico de autismo es un evento importante. ¿Pero es mejor averiguarlo cuando todavía es joven, o podría un diagnóstico a una mayor edad ofrecer a los adultos más oportunidades d…
Learn MoreIs There a Best Time in Life to Learn You Have Autism?
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — At any age an autism diagnosis is a major event. But is it best to find out while still young or might a late-in-life diagnosis give adults a better shot at a good quality of life?According to a new study, th…
Learn MoreJoint Attention-Based AI System Helps Detect Autism
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A joint attention-based deep learning system provides good predictive performance for differentiating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from typical development (TD), according to a study published online May 2…
Learn MoreNew Insights Into Each Parent’s Role in the Genetics of Autism
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers working to unlock the mysteries of autism report they have discovered differences among children when two in a family have the condition versus just one.Scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laborator…
Learn MoreLink Between Gestational Weight Gain, Autism Spectrum Disorder in Offspring Explored
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For children with greater predisposition to autism-related behaviors and who have mothers with prepregnancy overweight or obesity, gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with autism spectrum disorder (A…
Learn MoreAutism in Older Adults: Studies Show Higher Rates of Mental, Physical Ills
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While a lot of research has focused on autism in children, much less effort goes toward studying adults with autism.Now, two new reports find this group is at substantial risk for age-related physical conditions…
Learn MoreEl mindfulness ayuda a aliviar el estrés de criar a un niño autista
MIÉRCOLES, 3 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las prácticas de “mindfulness” podrían ayudar a los padres de niños pequeños con autismo a gestionar sus factores estresantes diarios, y de paso beneficiar a sus hijos, sugiere un estudio preliminar.La …
Learn MoreKids With Nonverbal Autism May Still Understand Much Spoken Language
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About a third of children with autism aren’t able to speak — but that doesn’t mean they’re unable to listen and comprehend, a new study reports.About 1 in 4 kids and teens who have autism and are minimally ve…
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