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March 6, 2019
Stress and Anxiety Reduction
Amy Keefer, PhD, ABPP
Amy Keefer, Ph.D., dives into anxiety and autism. She characterizes anxiety, noting differences in anxiety typical during developmental stages and…
January 22, 2019
Research on non-psychoactive cannabis extract use for autism symptoms
Eric Hollander, MD
Eric Hollander, MD, discusses emerging research on the effectiveness of cannabidivarin (CBDV) on irritability and repetitive behaviors in autistic children.…
May 9, 2018
Sleep Issues and Autism — 2018
Beth Malow, MD
Dr. Beth Malow provides research updates on drivers of sleep issues in autism and effective treatment strategies. She describes the…
September 13, 2017
Sleep Issues in Autism
Beth Malow, MD
Beth Malow, M.D., discusses the prevalence, causes, and impact of sleep issues in autistic individuals. She explains the connection between…
August 2, 2017
Propranolol and Autism
David Beversdorf, MD
An estimated 1 in 68 children in the United States has autism. The neurodevelopmental disorder, which impairs communication and social…
June 26, 2016
Sleep Issues in Autism – Live Q&A
Kenneth Sassower, MD
Kenneth Sassower, M.D., answers questions about sleep issues experienced in autism. He discusses sudden changes in sleep cycles, considers interventions…
June 25, 2014
Anxiety & OCD in Autism
Suruchi Chandra, MD
Conventional psychiatric medications, including SSRIs and benzodiazepines, may not be effective for everyone with anxiety disorders. Others may find only…