Reports on a new PBS Kids show featuring a young superhero on the autism spectrum Read More
Pandemic Creating New Challenges For Diagnosing Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Explains how masks and other pandemic precautions have made ASD diagnosis more challenging Read More
Study Identifies 102 Genes Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Reports on a large study that revealed the 102 genes associated with ASD Read More
Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders May Struggle To Access Services After High School, Researchers Say.
Reports on a study finding that young adults with ASD are in need of, on average, 3.18 more services than they have access to after high school Read More
Families Face Many Obstacles When Seeking Autism Treatment For Their Children.
Reports on the too-common stories of families facing unnecessary obstacles in getting their children diagnosed with and treated for autism Read More
Public Comment on Draft Research Plan: Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children
Request for public comment on a draft research plan on autism screening by the USPSTF Read More
Children, Teens With Autism Increased 52% Between 2017, 2020, Study Finds.
Reports on a spike in ASD prevelance among American children and teens, adding that 1 in 30 kids will be diagnosed with the disorder Read More
Occupational therapy services
Identifies: – Cost – What it is – Related Resources Read More
More Colleges Adding Support Programs, Services For Students With Autism.
Explains the recent uptick in support programs and services for students with autism (beyond what is required by federal law) in colleges and universities Read More
Looking Forward: Vaccine Uptake and Behavior
Discusses vaccine hesistancy and the results of a randomized trial exploring effective messages in vaccine promotion. Focuses on the backfire effect/negative responses to informational campaigns. Refuted MMR-autism theory as part of trial. Read More