autism

Teens who are bullied and are autistic or have social communication difficulties have higer rates of depression Teenagers with difficulties in social communication, including autism have higher rates of depressive symptoms, especially if they are being bullied. Researchers at the University of...

Tony had lived on the streets for 45 years, and in recent years had become increasingly physically unwell. Despite this he refused all offers of help, and it became clear to his support workers that he found social engagement of any kind very distressing. It was only when it was recognised that...

When first learning to drive, young adults with autism spectrum disorder (Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)) have more difficulty with basic driving skills compared to those with typical development (TD), reports a study in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the official journal of the Society for...

A new study from the University of Iowa finds that children with autism spectrum disorder (Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)) are more than twice as likely to suffer from a food allergy than children who do not have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Wei Bao, assistant professor of epidemiology at the UI College of Public Health and the study's...

A new study shows that the ability to distinguish truth from lies is diminished in people with autism spectrum disorder (Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)) - putting them at greater risk of being manipulated. Researchers, led by Professor David Williams of the University of Kent, found that lie detection ability is...

Mutation is linked for first time to seizures in autism and is new drug target One third of children who have autism spectrum disorder also have epilepsy. It's related to a major autism risk gene, which is mutated in patients with autism. But scientists didn't now why the mutation, catnap2...

Hello warriors, There is a cease fire at our house and I am resting for the first time in a year. Our very troubled bio son has been home from an Residential placement for a year. He was discharged too early, without receiving help in crucial areas. So, while there were changes in some...

Scientists are examining the feasibility of treating autistic children with neuromodulation after a new study showed social impairments can be corrected by brain stimulation. The research from the O'Donnell Brain Institute provides the first evidence that a specific part of the cerebellum, a...

Omg i am so upset and overwhelmed right now. My daughter is 7 and has high functioning autism. We only recently found out what this all was and put a name with it. I am living at my parents house at the moment and still trying to get on my feet. Living here makes me feel so guilty and we have...

I got remarried 3 years ago and I now have a step son as well as my own 2 children. He is 5 years old and whenever something doesn't go his way he he hits himself aggressively on his head and says hes dumb and stupid. Sometimes he just throws himself to floor and cries or becomes angry and...

...without going into too much detail, that the lies just never end. Ever. At least he (16 yr old son) lies to everyone so it's not just me. I guess that is some comfort. His lies have my head spinning. At this point I figure that it's a lie unless I know for certain that it isn't Also...my 14...

Here I am again, lost, feeling helpless, and alone. I have posted several times now about my daughter but incase you have not read ill explain it all again. My 7year old daughter has impulse problems, anger/anxiety, lack of empathy for others, and is very social but utterly sucks at it. Her...

Ok, here it goes. Tonight i almost hit my breaking point with anxiety. I feel so stressed out and guilty to even be at this place in my life and now i know its beyond self repair. It scares me to think of going anywhere short or long term but i know its come to it. My depression is...

hello! I just stumbled across this site in hopes to find comfort or anyone else in a similar situation with advice. My son is 5 years old, almost 6. He has always been active, happy, smart, alert, and fun to be around. He attended daycare for years with no major issues. He was one of the...

I have been away from this site for years. I have returned because my son has recently been diagnosed with Conduct Disorder to go along with his Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis. I was on this site four years ago as we dealt with property destruction and aggression. He is back again with a vengeance. This time...

Hi everyone, I am new here so please bare with me if I am posting in the wrong threads or not giving enough details. Since I am new here I apologize for the length of this, there is so much I feel I need to explain for anyone to help me or understand. I am very open-minded and welcome all...

Hi all, I have been posting concerning my son in and out of mental hospital, bipolar, autism, adhd, cannabis disorder, substance abuse and the list of diagnosis goes on. He is on a court order not to do drugs, alcohol, steal and he is supposed to listen to his parents till next august. He has...

Help. Not sure if this is better here or general. My son is 6 and entering 1st grade. Another school year and no closet to an actual diagnosis than when he was 3. Each year he sees all these people and had an iep because of the special needs he has. HOWEVER, no matter how many doctors I take him...

York U Research Identifies Effects of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy on Parents of Children With Autism Parents of children with autism experience a greater impact from their child's therapy than once thought, according to new research out of York University's Faculty of Health. Jonathan Weiss...

I've come here for help for my younger brother. I am an older teen, and my parents are at a loss right now. I'm trying to get any sort of help and advice, because he is destroying his future. My brother is 13, going into 8th grade, and has high-functioning autism. He is insanely smart- but...