Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Risperidone, Aripiprazole Reduce 30-Day Hospital Readmissions in Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Researchers sought to answer this question: How do rates of readmission compare for risperidone and aripiprazole when used for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder?

Mental Health, Other Conditions Up for Teens With Autism

Adolescents with autism are more likely to have physical difficulties and additional mental health or other conditions compared with general population controls.

No Link Found for Exposure to Epidural Labor Analgesia and Autism

Exposure to epidural labor analgesia (ELA) is not associated with offspring risk for autism spectrum disorder.

Review Assesses Peer Mentorship Programs for Autistic College Students

The researchers systematically reviewed research describing peer mentorship programs for autistic students in postsecondary education.

Improving Assessments of Autistic Individuals’ Activities of Daily Living

The researchers reviewed literature and assessment databases to identify and summarize activities of daily living assessments for adults with autism.

Socio-Economic Status Significantly Associates With Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Receiving Early Therapeutic Intervention

This study looked to identify modifiable early intervention factors that are associated with better outcomes and possible high-risk groups of children with ASD who are at risk of poorer outcomes.

Supplemental Dog Therapy May Be Beneficial Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Improving Communication and Socialization Skills

There are not that many controlled studies examining canine therapy in ASD. This study examined the effectiveness of a dog training intervention on adaptive skills, autism severity, and anxiety using a controlled crossover design.

The Neurologic Health Needs of Sexual and Gender Minority Patients

According to this systematic review, sexual and gender minority patients may be at risk for several neurologic deficiencies.

How Does Poor Sleep Affect Children With Autism or ADHD?

Study researchers sought to address the gap in research regarding the association between poor sleep and executive function in children with ASD, ADHD, or typical development

2014 to 2019 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Autism in US Children

There was a slight increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among U.S. children from 2014 to 2019, with racial/ethnic disparities in trends.