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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 17, 2026 | Autism, News
As autism diagnoses climb, the most severely affected are being left behind — and advocates say recognizing “profound autism” as a distinct diagnosis is the only way to get them the care they need. Experts are increasingly calling for “profound...
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