Does gastrointestinal mucus play a role in ASD?
A recent research review suggests that autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other neurological conditions may cause changes in gut mucus, and these changes in turn may worsen
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Reducing levels of tau prevents symptoms of autism from developing in mouse models of ASD
Reducing levels of a protein called tau prevents seizures and symptoms of autism from occurring in two separate mouse models of autism, according to a recent study.
Reports from Think Tanks on Aging and Autism Published
In 2017, Autism Canada, The Pacific Autism Family Network, and ARI facilitated a think tank on ASD in adulthood and later life in Vancouver, BC. Meetings focused
Emerging Co-occurring Disorders with ASD – Catatonia and DMDD
Catatonia and disruptive mood regulation disorder (DMDD) are increasingly recognized as co-occurring conditions associated with autism spectrum disorders. Learn about recognition and treatment
Anxiety, Autism: Five Prime Suspects – with tips for coping at home during the Coronavirus outbreak
Learn about factors that contribute to the high levels of anxiety seen in autism and learn concrete and actionable strategies for parents, teachers, and
Promoting play and social skills at recess
Matthew Brock is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at The Ohio State University and a faculty associate at the
Optimizing Autism Treatment
Over the past half-century, two treatment approaches have dominated autism therapy. One is behavioral therapy (for instance, applied behavior analysis), while the other is traditional medical
Editorial – Standardizing Proper Medical Care for Individuals with Autism
For more than 50 years, doctors and researchers viewed autism solely as a neurodevelopmental disorder. In recent decades, however, we have begun to focus increasing attention
Anxiety and ASD
Learn about emerging research on comorbid anxiety in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz: HERE