Introduction Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders that affect how people interact, communicate, and behave. The global prevalence of ASDs is increasing, but little is known about the experience of parents of children with autism in Africa, such as Somalia. This study aimed to understand the knowledge on autism of Somali parents of … Read more
Introduction Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face various challenges and difficulties during visits to primary healthcare centers. These may include negative emotions, communication problems, time management, and social interactions. However, parents can play a crucial role in preparing their children for such visits and reducing their stress and anxiety. In this blog … Read more
Introduction Children on the autism spectrum often face challenges in social communication and interaction, which can affect their daily functioning and well-being. However, there is hope for these children, as a recent study has shown that two social interventions can lead to significant and lasting improvements in their social skills, emotion recognition, and autism … Read more
Introduction Autistic people often face social challenges and negative stereotypes from neurotypical people, which can affect their well-being and opportunities. One way to improve the attitudes of neurotypical people toward autistic people is to increase their contact and interactions with them. However, this is not always feasible or desirable for various reasons. Therefore, researchers … Read more
Introduction Irritability is a common and challenging symptom in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which can affect the quality of life of individuals with ASD and their families. Irritability can manifest as aggression, self-injury, tantrums, or mood swings. There are many different types of interventions that have been tried to reduce irritability in ASD, such … Read more
Introduction Propionic acidemia (PA) is a rare genetic disorder that affects how the body breaks down certain amino acids and fatty acids. People with PA have high levels of toxic substances in their blood and urine, which can cause serious health problems. PA can also affect the brain and behavior, leading to intellectual disability … Read more
Introduction Autism is a developmental disorder that affects how people communicate, interact, and behave. Researchers have long wondered what causes autism and how it affects the brain. One area of the brain that has received less attention is the brainstem, which is located at the base of the skull and connects the spinal cord … Read more
Introduction Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication and social interaction, as well as behaviours and interests. Autism is more common in males than in females, but some studies suggest that females are more likely to be misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. This could be due to differences in the way autism manifests in different … Read more
Introduction Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how people communicate and interact with others. Autism is also associated with a range of behavioral and cognitive traits, such as social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities. These traits can vary in severity and frequency across individuals and across the lifespan. But what causes … Read more
Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact with others. Children with ASD may have difficulty expressing their emotions, especially pain, which can lead to poor pain management and unnecessary suffering. In this blog post, I will summarize a recent research paper that proposes a novel … Read more