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...
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...
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,...
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...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 9, 2026 | Autism, News
A chemical in the brain’s fluid may finally give clinicians a measurable marker for autism’s social challenges — and a new target for treatments aimed at improving social communication. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of vasopressin have been identified...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 9, 2026 | Autism, News
A common, overlooked problem — constipation — may be quietly worsening autistic children’s behavioral symptoms, and new research traces the link straight to changes in their gut bacteria. The study published in *npj Biofilms and Microbiomes* investigates how...
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