autism

Autistic people have higher rates of chronic physical health conditions across the whole body and are more likely to have complex health needs.

Written by Donna Henderson and Sarah Wayland, with Jamell White, Is This Autism?: A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else was published in June 2023.

A study recently conducted in Ireland is shedding new light on the significant benefits of utilising autism assistance canines in educational settings.

Psychologists from Edge Hill University have investigated the players behind the soaring popularity of board games, providing data that could help clinicians employ games as a therapeutic tool. Psychology lecturers…

Leading digital social care records provider Nourish has partnered with Maldaba, enables people to capture and share information about themselves.

A thought-provoking perspective piece sheds new light on the origins and potential explanations of mental disorders from an evolutionary standpoint.

So-called “late diagnosis” for autism has hit the headlines recently thanks to autism campaigner Christine McGuiness.

While student enrolment in US schools remained stable from 2006-2021, the percentage of children receiving special education services increased by 10.4%.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a new classification of autism to better distinguish between the more and less severe cases of the disorder.

This study highlights the importance of the recommendation that all children are first screened for autism at 18 months, which is critical to get started earlier with intervention.

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of understanding and celebrating neurodiversity.

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the connection between autism and a fascination with trains.

People with autism spectrum disorder can be classified into four distinct subtypes based on their brain activity and behaviour.

Play Brick Therapy is a new activity that provides interesting and fun social opportunities for children and young people.

A recent study has explored the relationship between mindfulness and the reduction of anxiety and depression symptoms in individuals with various autistic-like traits. The findings suggest that dispositional mindfulness may…