Improving Clinical Understanding of Autism
The need for biomarkers in autism McPartland describes how autism is diagnosed, highlighting that these methods have remained largely unchanged since the initial descriptions in 1943 (5:00). Although today we understand
Systemic Inflammatory & Autoimmune Diseases—PANS
Inflammation and psychiatric disorders Classic rheumatologic conditions such as Lupus (4:30), Behçet’s syndrome (5:43), Sjögren’s syndrome (9:30), Scleroderma (9:53), Spondyloarthritis (10:31), Inflammatory bowel disease (11:30), Psoriasis/Psoriatic Arthritis (12:03), CNS Vasculitis (13:05), and Sydenham Chorea (SC) (13:20) are associated with psychiatric
PANS/PANDAS – Research Updates
PANS/PANDAS is a subtype of pediatric OCD affecting up to 5% of children with a diagnosis. Comorbid traits of PANS/PANDAS overlap substantially with those of autism. However, unlike autism, symptoms
Evidence Supporting a Nutritional Approach for Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions
Background Kobliner explains how amino acids, vitamins, and minerals are integral factors in all biochemical processes, including neurotransmitter production and balanced gut microbiomes (1:56). She highlights the bidirectional gut/brain communication