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Co-Occurring Conditions and Autism

Co-occurring medical conditions can be challenging to diagnose, particularly so for patients with autism since the core symptoms and communication differences can mask specific underlying medical problems. For example, for a child suffering from severe constipation, physicians or therapists may focus on treating … See more

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Autism Research Institute

WebLearn More. ARI has worked to connect scientists and clinicians investigating the causes of and potential treatments for supporting autistic people and their families at our annual …

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7 Disorders Closely Related to Autism

WebMedical comorbidities are also commonly seen in autism spectrum disorder including PANS/PANDAS, ADD/ADHD, seizures, dental issues, sleep disturbances and …

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The Long Term Prognosis for Autism Autism Research …

WebAutism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins at birth or within the first two-and-a-half years of life. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that it can appear in a range of …

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Autism Mental Health Resources

WebThe prevalence of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, AD/HD, OCD, and suicidality is significantly higher among autistic individuals than in the non-autistic …

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Autism and Co-occurring Conditions in Children

WebThe most common mental health conditions seen in children with ASD were behavior/conduct problems (60.8%), anxiety (39.5%), attention deficit disorder or …

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Autism Symptoms and Diagnosis in Adults

WebThe mean age of autism diagnosis in the US and UK is 4 to 5, though later diagnoses do occur (Zwiagenbaum et al., 2019).Age at diagnosis depends upon variables such as …

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Standaradizing Proper Medical Care for Individuals with …

WebExperts in the field of autism should work together to develop a standardized intake form to help doctors screen for possible medical conditions. This form could be completed by a …

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Treatment for Behavioral Issues in Autism

WebTreatment Strategies. There are three general types of strategies used in treating behavioral issues related to ASD: prevention, replacement, and response. As the …

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Autism Screening & Assessments

WebScreening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children (STAT) is an interactive screening tool comprising of twelve activities that assess play, communication, and …

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Resources on the Gut-Brain Connection in Autism

WebGastrointestinal conditions like constipation, abdominal pain, and GERD often co-occur with autism and can significantly impact daily living and quality of life for autistic people. …

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Nutrition and the Gut-Brain Connection

WebNutrition and the Gut-Brain Connection. Over the last decade or so, researchers have begun to look deeply into the gut-brain connection. It may seem obvious that what happens in …

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Autism and Anxiety

WebResearch has shown that the incidence of anxiety in people with autism may be significantly higher than in the general population. One systematic review of the published research …

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Resources for Adults with Autism

WebDiets for Adults with ASD – Autism Research Institute. Ms. Erika Laurion, M.S., C.S., dives into the necessary nutrient intake and corresponding diets for adults with autism and …

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Challenging behaviors in adults with autism

WebUnderstanding the causes and pathophysiology of these behaviors and developing effective treatments must be a public health priority. It is time for us to create a network to focus …

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Autism and Seizures

WebSeizures are characterized based on where they start in the brain and how they impact the body. Here are the most common types of seizures identified in individuals with autism: …

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Immune Function in Autism

WebImmune system dysregulation is linked to various conditions that co-occur with autism. These include chronic inflammation, GI problems, autoimmune diseases, and mental …

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Research on Parental Stress & Autism

WebHealth-related quality of life for children with ASD: Associations with behavioral characteristics. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders Volume 7, Issue 9, September …

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Microbiota Transfer Therapy Research Updates – Adults

WebMicrobiota Transfer Therapy Research Updates – Adults. Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Gastrointestinal, Ways to Help, Free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time (US), …

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Early Intervention; Evidence-based Treatment

WebEvidence-based Treatment During Early Intervention. This article is geared toward parents of newly diagnosed autistic children and parents of young autistic children who are not …

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Aging in Autism: A Call to Action

WebThese possible health-related challenges need to be understood and taken into account with regard to appropriate healthcare and residential placement. Besides health-related …

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