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CBD Could Calm Kids With Autism

TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 – A non-intoxicating extract of cannabis appears to help children and teenagers with autism, a new study says. Cannabidiol (CBD) enhanced social responsiveness, reduced...

1 in 3 Children Now Suffer From Chronic Illness

MONDAY, March 17, 2025 – Nearly 1 in 3 children live with a chronic condition that could significantly affect their health for the rest of their lives, a new study says. Chronic illnesses affected...

Western Dietary Pattern During Pregnancy Tied to Child Neurodevelopmental Disorders

WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 – A Western dietary pattern during pregnancy is associated with child neurodevelopmental disorders at age 10 years, particularly attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder...

Diet During Pregnancy Might Increase ADHD, Autism Risk

MONDAY, March 10, 2025 – A mother’s diet during pregnancy can influence her child’s risk of ADHD and autism, a new study says. In particular, the unhealthy hallmarks of a typical Western diet app...

CDC to Study Vaccines and Autism, Despite Much Research Showing No Link

MONDAY, March 10, 2025 – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing to study whether vaccines are linked to autism – despite overwhelming scientific evidence showing no...

Rates of ADHD Up in Adults With Autism, Intellectual Disability

THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2025 – Adults with autism have high rates of co-occurring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and are more likely to receive ADHD medications, according to a study...

Maternal Health in Pregnancy Tied to Risk for Autism in Offspring

THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 – Maternal health in pregnancy is associated with offspring autism, and these associations are largely attributed to familial confounding, according to a study published...

Black Children Less Likely To Get Gene Tests for Neuro Disorders

TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 --Extensive genetic testing is recommended for all children with epilepsy, unexplained developmental delays, autism and other neurological conditions. New research, however,...

In People With Autism, ADHD Rates Still Common in Adulthood

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 – Too often, ADHD and autism coincide in children. New research finds that for many of those kids, this dual diagnosis continues into adult life. Having attention deficit...

Speaking Two Languages Might Sharpen Thinking Skills in Kids With Autism

MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 — Learning a second language may seem like an unusual approach to treating autism, but research points to surprising benefits of becoming bilingual. "If you have to juggle two l...

Considerable Overlap Seen for Children With Medical Complexity, Autism

MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 – There is considerable overlap between children with medical complexity (CMC) and autism, with significantly higher expenditures seen for those with medical complexity and...

Temperature Exposure Linked to Adolescent Psychiatric Symptoms

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 – Exposure to cold in the Netherlands and to heat in Spain appears to be associated with more psychiatric symptoms among adolescents, according to a study published online Jan....

No Link Between Maternal Health During Pregnancy and Autism, Researchers Say

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 – A mom’s health during pregnancy is not likely to influence her child’s risk of autism, a new study argues. Many previous studies have reported such a link, but researchers say...

Why Some Families Consider Brain Donation for Autism Research

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 – Brain tissue samples are essential for scientific research, especially when it comes to brain disorders such as autism spectrum disorder. Not surprisingly, samples are hard...

Multilingualism May Aid Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 – A multilingual experience may aid executive function and reduce symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, according to a study published in the December issue ...

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