Prenatal Factors Linked to Autism Diagnosis in Children

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 15, 2026 | Autism, News

A wide-ranging study maps the many prenatal threads tied to autism — from maternal health and household chemicals to nutrition — reinforcing that its origins are multifactorial, not any single cause. Prenatal and birth factors associated with childhood autism...

Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease: Key Insights from Research

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 13, 2026 | Autism, News

As autistic adults live longer, research reveals a troubling pattern — higher rates of dementia, yet fewer Alzheimer’s diagnoses — in a population whose cognitive aging has been largely overlooked. Several recent studies have revealed significant interactions...

Innovative Social Robots Enhance Autism Therapy Engagement

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 12, 2026 | Autism, News

In two clinical trials, social robots delivered autism therapy as effectively as trained clinicians — while keeping children more engaged and reaching schools and homes where specialists are scarce. ROBOTS are stepping out of research labs and into daily care, as new...

Four Distinct Types of Autism Identified by Researchers

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 9, 2026 | Autism, News

Researchers have identified four distinct types of autism — a shift away from one-size-fits-all thinking that could reshape how the condition is diagnosed and treated. Researchers have identified four distinct types of autism,...

Chat GPT: Your Fatal Drug Buddy

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 9, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News

A 19-year-old’s death after months of seeking drug advice from ChatGPT is a stark warning: when AI fills the gap left by real human support, the consequences can be fatal. In early January 2026, multiple news outlets reported a profoundly tragic story from...