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My Story: Diagnosed with Autism at 34… a high functioning autistic, their reactions are mostly, “Wow, I would never have guessed that. You don’t act like you have autism.” I want to say back to them, “How am I supposed to act?” You can’t tell a person is on the spectrum by just looking … years in speech therapy. I’ve been sensitive to loud noises and I now understand my over sensory issues. No one suspected autism. In 7th grade, I was diagnosed with Dyslexia and in my early twenties, it was ADHD. The funny thing is I never really …
Perspective on new findings on regression in autism… Lonnie Zwaigenbaum answers questions about the surprising results of recent studies into regression, or loss of skills, in autism Developmental pediatrician and autism researcher Lonnie Zwaigenbaum recently helped organize a day-long international workshop on regression in autism , …
Research shows no causal link between Tylenol and autism… that using acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy was not associated with increased risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability in children. The study refuted recent research papers and statements that suggest … that while researchers initially found that children who were exposed to acetaminophen were slightly more likely to have autism, ADHD and intellectual disabilities versus those who were not, this risk disappeared when comparing pairs of … reported connection is likely due to other underlying factors … Research shows no causal link between Tylenol and autism …
Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (DS-ASD)… Can a person with Down syndrome also have autism? Yes! In fact, about 16-18% of people with Down syndrome also have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ( Richards et al., 2015 ). However, it is important to know that: Like autistic people, …
Autism & GI-related Sleep Disturbances: Q&A … The largest-ever multinational study of parental age and autism risk found increased autism rates among the children of teen moms and among children whose parents have relatively large gaps between their ages. …
Autism and pets: More evidence of social benefits… interacting with pets A new study lends support to the idea that interacting with a pet benefits many children with autism . However, the author emphasizes the need to consider each child’s sensitivities as well as family dynamics in … considering pet ownership. The study, published in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing , surveyed parents of children who had autism about the children’s interactions with dogs. Nearly two thirds of the families owned a dog. Of these, 94 percent said …
Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer speaks at congressional hearing on the Autism CARES Act of 2024… Proposals to Support Patients and Caregivers.” The hearing considered 19 public health bills. Most notably for people with autism and their families, the committee heard about the transformative impact of programs authorized under the Autism CARES Act of 2024 and the bill’s potential to drive further improvements in care and services for the autism …
My story of being diagnosed with autism late… series on our site called "In Our Own Words: Living on the Spectrum," which highlights the experiences of individuals with autism. Growing up with Asperger syndrome It feels strange for me to talk about how it was like growing up having Asperger’s … difficult and challenging, I would never change anything because being me is awesome. … My story of being diagnosed with autism late …
2024 Autism Speaks New York City Walk… The Autism Speaks Walk is back and better than ever! By joining, YOU are already bringing us one step closer to ensuring people with autism can reach their full potential and live their best lives! Register for the Autism Speaks New York City Walk at the …
Autism and depression: What is the connection?… “Got Questions?” answer comes from Christopher McDougle, MD, director of Massachusetts General Hospital’s Lurie Center for Autism, a member of Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network . What's the connection between autism and depression? This is an important …