A team of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital is working to boost awareness of how the symptoms of autism differ in female patients.
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👆 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder affecting communication and social skills. 📚🔝 Learn all about autism here!
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Heritability estimates indicate that genetic susceptibility does not fully explain Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) risk variance, and that environmental factors may play a role in this disease. To explore the impact of the environment in ASD etiology, we performed a systematic review of the literature on xenobiotics implicated in the disease, and their interactions with gene variants. We compiled 72 studies reporting associations between ASD and xenobiotic exposure, including air pollutants, persistent and non-persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceutical drugs and nutrients. Additionally, 9 studies reported that interactions between some of these chemicals (eg. NO2, particulate matter, manganese, folic acid and vitamin D) and genetic risk factors (eg. variants in the CYP2R1, GSTM1, GSTP1, MET, MTHFR and VDR genes) modulate ASD risk. The chemicals highlighted in this review induce neuropathological mechanisms previously implicated in ASD, including oxidative stress and hypoxia, dysregulation of signaling pathways and endocrine disruption. Exposure to xenobiotics may be harmful during critical windows of neurodevelopment, particularly for individuals with variants in genes involved in xenobiotic metabolization or in widespread signaling pathways. We emphasize the importance of leveraging multilevel data collections and integrative approaches grounded on artificial intelligence to address gene–environment interactions and understand ASD etiology, towards prevention and treatment strategies.
The autism spectrum is misunderstood by much of the non-autistic population. The autistic spectrum is not a straight line, but more accurately described as a circle. Click to find out why.
How is an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis? Sharing the Autism Diagnosis process and providing you with resources every parent should know.
We are all aware of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its signs and symptoms. Its common symptoms are difficulty in communicating, displaying of social skills, and repetitive behaviours. However, there are certain signs that we may not know and are not that obvious to recognise. It is best to stay aware of all
Will you be welcoming a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) into your classroom this fall? If this is your first experience having a child with ASD in your classroom you may be a tad nervous (well, likely more that just a tad). You may be wondering how in the world are you going to […]
Learn about the three levels of autism with this easy to understand guide. Understanding repetitive behaviors and social communication levels. #autism #asd #autismparenting #levelsofautism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children is a developmental disability characterized by repetitive behaviors. Learn more about the disorder here.
When talking about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it features various levels starting from mild to severe symptoms. People diagnosed with the disorder are further diagnosed into the level of symptoms they have. The levels pave the way for more clarity for a person's diagnosis of where they fit in on the spectrum. To
Is your child showing autism signs? Find out with this quick Autism Spectrum Disorder Test.
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Autism vs OCD, what are the differences? Click here to learn more about the overlap and how psychologists tell them apart.
Autism Spectrum Test, measuring Autism Spectrum Disorders across 10 different scales.
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Autism triggers. POTS occupational therapy is so important and knowing what triggers your child is even more so.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. There are different signs of autism that can be detected in very young children.
Stimming behaviors are common in people Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more about common stimming triggers here.
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The autism spectrum has limits to describing an individual's personal experience. Learn about the benefits of the autism spectrum wheel here.
Stimming behaviors are common in people Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more about common stimming triggers here.
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Autistic communication is a defining symptom of autism spectrum disorders. I’m not speaking diagnostically, I’m speaking blogger-ly as a neurodivergent person who sees…
Researchers at UCSF have found that children with sensory processing disorders have decreased structural brain connections in specific sensory regions different than those in autism, further establishing SPD as a clinically important neurodevelopmental disorder.
The signs of high functioning autism are more subtle than classic autism and may go unnoticed until your child is older and there are more social demands.
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The trifecta of Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, and Autism paints an incredibly complex picture
Asperger's syndrome is a neurological disorder and is a form of autism spectrum disorder. Learn more about Asperger's syndrome in teenagers in this post.
Emily is a graphic designer from the UK who is a blogger and illustrator in her spare time. She blogs at 21andsensory and also hosts her own podcast where she discusses topics relating to autism and sensory processing disorder (SPD). Emily blogs in order to bring people together to discuss their sensory problems and how…Read More
Asperger Syndrome was a diagnosis that described someone on the autism spectrum that needed limited supports (high functioning autism).
Do Kids with Autism Really Need a Routine? In today's understanding of neurodiversity, recognizing the unique needs and strengths of individuals with autism has never been more crucial. Central to this understanding is the profound role routines play in fostering a sense of security and aiding in transitions.
Symptoms Of Autism: 1. Difficulties with social interaction such as difficulty with eye contact, facial expressions, and body language
Autism Spectrum Test, measuring Autism Spectrum Disorders across 10 different scales.
Tweet Today I was reading a Cambridge University Study done just last year into the similarities between Autism and Anorexia. Here is the abstract that Simon Baron Cohen and his team looked into: “The objectives of this study were to explore associations between autistic traits and self- reported clinical symptoms in a population with anorexia […]
