Changing autism traits are linked to mental health conditions: Study
1 year, 5 months ago

Changing autism traits are linked to mental health conditions: Study

Hindustan Times  

A long-term study gives fresh light on the association between autistic features and middle childhood mental health. According to the study, changes in core autistic traits are associated with whether children develop additional mental health difficulties over their primary school years. "Core autism traits and mental health challenges likely interact throughout development." According to study, changes in core autistic traits associated with mental health difficulties in primary school years. The study is the first, to the authors' knowledge, to demonstrate an association between mental health challenges and increases in the severity of social-communication difficulties for autistic children.

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Autism spectrum disorders appear to have stabilized among U.S. kids and teens
7 years, 3 months ago

Autism spectrum disorders appear to have stabilized among U.S. kids and teens

LA Times  

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Many Young Adults With Autism Also Have Mental Health Issues
7 years, 6 months ago

Many Young Adults With Autism Also Have Mental Health Issues

NPR  

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Autism researchers find over 100 new genes linked to the social disorder
10 years, 5 months ago

Autism researchers find over 100 new genes linked to the social disorder

Daily Mail  

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