Bringing Sleep and Autism into Community Settings
Sleep in Autism Dr. Malow notes the high prevalence of sleep problems in autistic children and how they impact both nighttime rest and daytime functioning (1:00). Various factors contribute to sleep
Food Adverse Reaction and Intestinal Microbiota
Introduction Rizzo explains the total load effect as the idea that our overall health depends on numerous factors, including genetics, emotional and physical environments, inhalants, electromagnetic fields, and nutrition, to
Sensory Considerations for Social Communication
Auditory processing in autism Rentschler describes common auditory processing differences in autism, including difficulties understanding spoken language, filtering out background noise from speech, and sound tolerance issues (5:10). The speaker outlines
Research Updates: Nutrition and Autism 2023
Current discourse and recent publications Barnhill outlines presentation goals and objectives and highlights the challenges faced by researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic before diving into research updates (1:30). She summarizes a
Pain, Sensory Issues and Autism
Introduction Multisensory integration, or the simultaneous use of different sensory modalities, is a crucial aspect of our daily lives and ability to interpret and react to the world. This multisensory
Autism and Eating-Related Behaviors
Feeding/Eating Issue Outcomes Suboptimal health outcomes are common in individuals with autism. Studies have found an increased risk for obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes in individuals with ASD compared