Masking: Deconstructing the Myths
Introduction Dr. Gassner shares her unique journey with autism as a late-diagnosed adult and contrasts it with her son’s experience of growing up with a diagnosis. She explains how the
Research Updates: At the Crossroads of Infection, Inflammation, and Mental Health
Inflammation and mental health Over the last decade, recognition of the overlap between rheumatological/inflammatory disorders and mental health conditions has significantly increased. Frankovich notes common inflammatory diseases that co-occur with
Changes in Autism Symptoms Across Childhood
What is autism? Waizbard-Bartov describes autism as a neurodevelopmental condition broadly defined by difficulties with social communication and restrictive, repetitive behaviors (RRB) (1:09). For an autism assessment, social communication differences
The Gut, Autism, and Mental Health
Autism and gastrointestinal issues Holingue outlines common clinical characteristics of autism and explains how co-occurring medical conditions affect autism heterogeneity (1:50). People with autism often have complex healthcare needs but
Transition to Adulthood in Autism: Challenges and Opportunities in the Aim of Thriving
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