by Nathan Driskell | Feb 17, 2026 | Autism, News
Experts are increasingly calling for “profound autism” to be recognized as a distinct diagnosis, a move aimed at ensuring that this highly vulnerable population receives the attention and resources it desperately needs. Judith Ursitti, President of the...
by Nathan Driskell | Feb 10, 2026 | Autism, News
Recent insights from Carrie Friedman, NP, published on KevinMD, highlight the complex interplay between autism and various comorbid conditions such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), gastrointestinal (GI) issues, and hypermobility. These interrelated...
by Nathan Driskell | Feb 4, 2026 | Autism, News
Children with a family history of autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit distinct early developmental pathways concerning sensory processing, according to a study reported by Psychiatry Advisor. Researchers found that sensory...
by Nathan Driskell | Feb 3, 2026 | Autism, News
Autistic children often struggle to communicate their feelings verbally or through typical means, making it challenging to assess their emotional states. A recent study of more than 580 autistic children reported in Medical Xpress explores how measuring cortisol...
by Nathan Driskell | Feb 2, 2026 | Autism, News
Recent research published in Scientific Reports highlights the sex-specific associations between maternal psychological distress during pregnancy and the early postpartum period and the subsequent development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. Conducted as...
by Nathan Driskell | Jan 26, 2026 | Autism, News
Research published in the journal Autism Research reveals that autistic and non-autistic adults may express emotions using different facial movement patterns, suggesting that emotion recognition issues in autism may arise from these differences rather than a deficit....
