Autism: Feeling lonely in a hyperconnected world
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. –Helen Keller Hyperconnectivity is a modern word that is rapidly making inroads into our colloquial […]
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Our Latest Book: Comorbidity and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Our latest book was published electronically and can be downloaded free of charge from Frontiers. The title of the book is Comorbidity and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I edited the same […]
Anxiety, Diarrhea, Sleep Problems and Muscle Aches in Autism: The Role of Serotonin
Serotonin is a chemical that signals information between cells, primarily those cells that are found in the central nervous system and digestive track. In addition, within the blood, serotonin is […]
Autism: The Importance of Keeping a Positive Perspective
I have often made the comment that some autistic individuals are experts at talking themselves into a depressive mood. They are self-critical and often complain that, “nobody likes me”. In […]
Self-esteem, self-compassion and autism
My previous blog about an autistic personality and theory of mind raised quite a few questions. One reader commented in an email that the anxiety expressed by a person in […]
Social media and autism
Jenny McCarthy once famously addressed the audience of the Oprah Winfrey Show by stating that her qualifications to speak about autism and vaccinations stemmed from “The University of Google”. Indeed, […]
Review quantifies protective effect of ADHD treatment
Early use of medication to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can reduce the risk of major depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, bipolar disorder, driving problems, smoking and substance abuse, according to a review […]
El Uso de Canabinoides en el Autismo
Durante mucho tiempo he estado interesado en el uso de extractos de plantas de cannabis como una forma de tratamiento para las convulsiones, ansiedad y conductas inadaptadas observadas en los […]
Parents Unaware of Kids’ Suicidal Thoughts
From NEJM Journal Watch January 14, 2019 By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and André Sofair, MD, MPH Parents are frequently unaware of their adolescents’ suicidal thoughts, […]
Autism: Screening for Potential Health Problems
Pediatricians usually employ screening methods as a way of identifying health related conditions and treating them early. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has joined forces with the US Department […]
Cortical Chauvinism 