Gender, Sexuality, and Autism
Dr. Wenn Lawson, Ph.D., delves into the intersection of autism, sexuality, and gender. He describes monotropism as a theory of attention and addresses common sex differences
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Dr. Wenn Lawson, Ph.D., delves into the intersection of autism, sexuality, and gender. He describes monotropism as a theory of attention and addresses common sex differences
Megan MacDonald, Ph.D., and Megan McClelland, Ph.D., discuss emerging research on the relationship between motor skill development and executive function in autism. They define motor skills and executive
Dr. Jennifer Frankovich reviews what we know about the underlying mechanisms, trajectories, and symptoms of Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). She discusses the role of the
Tyler McFayden, Ph.D., considers the intersection of white matter development and language in autism. She discusses language modality and considers how white matter may help predict
Kelly Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN, summarizes emerging research on nutritional approaches and supports for autistic people. She outlines recent investigations on sensory processing and nutrition, dietary
Julie Corder, CNP, and Carrie Cuomo, DNP, CPNP, with the Cleveland Clinic Learning Hospital, discuss the critical stages of transition from pediatric to adult healthcare for individuals
The increasing moves towards the pluralisation of autism -- ‘the autisms’ -- and the many routes to a diagnosis of autism. What studying dietary
Manuel Casanova, MD, discusses Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and its potential for treating autism. He details the cerebral cortex development and notes revealed differences in mini-columnar morphology and gamma
Depression as co-occurring condition in autism is frequently reported, but there is not a consensus on the risk factors. Tune in to learn
In this brief overview, neurologist Margaret Bauman, MD summarizes symptoms and signs of medical comorbidities that frequently occur, but may go unrecognized, in patients diagnosed with ASD. While the