The complexity of autism pathophysiology Persico considers classic approaches to biomarker research and how they inform diagnosis, risk assessments, and developmental trajectories for neurodevelopmental conditions (8:10). However, focusing on biomarkers
Introduction Nicholas defines the presentation objectives and summarizes current literature on the transition experiences of autistic individuals (5:30). Specifically, he notes that support needs are not well understood across care and
Pica and behavioral treatments Pica is the ingestion of inedible substances and is the most dangerous form of self-injurious behavior associated with autism (2:12). Items frequently ingested include generally harmless things
Intestinal permeability Balzola describes how the prevalence of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases has drastically increased over the last four decades. He asserts that this observation reaffirms Hippocrates’s theory that all
Language and Communication Language and communication difficulties are core symptoms of autism, and around one-third of children with autism are nonverbal or minimally verbal. Moskowitz explains that verbal children often
Shattock details his son’s behaviors across his lifetime and describes the experiences of his family and community in creating supportive environments for Jamie and his peers. He recounts Jamie’s diagnosis,
Common medical challenges for autistic aging adults Bauman emphasizes the importance of providing optimal – not minimal – medical care for adults and seniors with autism. She explains that due
What is co-researching/co-production? Dr. Lawson introduces co-production as the absolute foundation of autism research (5:10). Co-production, he continues, exemplifies the saying “nothing about us without us” as it seeks to bring
