Are Girls Biologically Protected Against Autism?

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Apr 29, 2026 | Autism, News

Boys are diagnosed with autism four times as often as girls — and new genetic research points to a buffer hidden on the X chromosome that science long assumed was switched off. One of the most consistent and puzzling patterns in autism research is the significant gap...

New Study Raises Concerns About Pregnancy Medications

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Apr 20, 2026 | Autism, General, News

Antidepressants, statins, and beta-blockers seem unrelated — but they share a hidden effect on cholesterol that new research links to a higher risk of autism when taken during pregnancy. A landmark study published in Molecular Psychiatry on April 20, 2026, is raising...

New Autism Treatment Targets the Gut, Not the Brain

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 18, 2026 | Autism

A novel autism therapy bypasses the brain entirely, treating the gut instead — and early results show improvements in social symptoms, sensory issues, and anxiety all at once. A new study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics on March 18, 2026, introduces a novel...

Autism and Comorbidities: What Every Parent Should Know

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 17, 2026 | Autism, News

Autism rarely travels alone — autistic children face dramatically higher rates of anxiety, GI problems, sleep issues, and feeding difficulties, and most of it goes unscreened. A new review published on Medscape on March 16, 2026, confirms what many parents and...

Depression, Not Autism, Fuels Suicide Risk in Older Adults

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 16, 2026 | Autism, News

The higher suicide risk among older autistic adults isn’t driven by autism itself, but by the depression, trauma, and isolation that accompany it — and those can be treated. A new study published in Nature Mental Health reveals an important and often overlooked...

Autism and Dental Care: Practical Strategies for Parents

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 2, 2026 | Autism, News

For many autistic children, toothbrushing is a daily battle of sensory and motor hurdles — but the right strategies can turn it from a meltdown into a manageable routine. Good dental hygiene is essential for everyone, but for families with children on the autism...