Everything you need to know about autism in adults
Awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults has grown dramatically in recent years, which reflects both an increase in diagnoses and in the public’s understanding that, even late in life, a diagnosis can offer major benefits and relief. Learn more about the...
Fetal brain scans may forecast autism traits in toddlers
Autism spectrum disorder can be described as a neurological disorder that manifests itself in the early years of a child’s development. This disorder in autistic patients causes the brain of a person with autism to not be able to function properly in...
Medical Cannabis Shown to Ease Symptoms of Autism
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an extensive developmental disorder that is expressed in almost all dimensions of the child’s development. It is now common to refer to this disorder as a wide range of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) in which there...
Examining transitions from youth to adult services for young persons with autism
Introduction With high and increasing prevalence of ASD (autism spectrum disorder) in adult, there are increasing concerns about the poor long-term outcome for so many individuals with this condition. Some costs estimated by health economists are around $461 billion...