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Introduction   Telemedicine has revolutionized healthcare delivery in many fields, including the treatment of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The systematic review titled “Effectiveness, Implementation Settings, and Research Priorities of Telemedicine-Delivered Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder”, published in September 2024, explores the emerging role of telemedicine in autism … Read more

Introduction   Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can significantly impact a child’s communication, behavior, and social interaction. While the core symptoms of ASD are well-documented, there is growing interest in understanding the associated health conditions, including nutritional problems. This blog post will delve deeper into the relationship between nutritional problems, eating … Read more

Introduction   Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Understanding the cognitive processes underlying these difficulties is crucial for developing effective interventions. One promising approach is to investigate information processing speed using mental chronometry.   Mental Chronometry: A Closer Look   Mental chronometry is … Read more

Introduction   Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects millions of children and adults worldwide. Characterized by challenges in social communication and repetitive behaviors, the disorder has no known cure, and treatment typically focuses on behavioral interventions. However, scientists continue to search for biological insights that may offer new treatment pathways. One such emerging avenue involves the … Read more

Introduction   Communication is a fundamental challenge for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and many interventions are designed to help them develop this critical skill. However, while these interventions are supported by research, there is often a gap between what is published in academic studies and what can realistically be applied in clinical practice. … Read more

Introduction   Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex, lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that significantly impacts communication, social interaction, and behavior. Over the past few decades, the prevalence of ASD has been on the rise, leading researchers to explore various contributing factors, including genetics and environmental exposures. While genetic factors are well-documented in ASD, emerging evidence … Read more

Introduction   Autism Spectrum Syndrome (ASS) represents a broad range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by varying degrees of social interaction challenges, communication difficulties, and repetitive behaviors. Despite increasing awareness and understanding of ASS, the precise biological underpinnings remain largely elusive. However, recent advances in neuroscience and genetics offer a promising frontier: brain biomarkers. These biomarkers … Read more

Introduction   Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that significantly impacts individuals and their families. While the focus is often on the child or adult with ASD, the emotional and psychological well-being of their family members is equally important. This blog post explores the prevalence of mental disorders among first-degree relatives of … Read more

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are complex neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by difficulties in social interactions, communication, repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities. While the prevalence of ASD diagnoses has increased dramatically over recent decades, understanding its root causes has remained challenging due to the heterogeneity of its symptoms and risk factors. Research, however, is making strides in … Read more

Introduction   Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by social communication difficulties, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. One of the key areas of research in autism is understanding how individuals on the spectrum process social stimuli, such as facial expressions, body language, and eye contact. In contrast, non-social stimuli, which might include … Read more