Autism spectrum disorder: neurodevelopmental risk factors, biological mechanism, and precision therapy

L Wang, B Wang, C Wu, J Wang, M Sun - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous, behaviorally defined
neurodevelopmental disorder. Over the past two decades, the prevalence of autism …

Common intersection of autism and gender diversity in youth: Clinical perspectives and practices

JF Strang, AIR van der Miesen… - Child and …, 2023 - childpsych.theclinics.com
In accordance with international guidance calling for the robust inclusion of autistic gender-
diverse experts in research that pertains to the common intersection of autism and gender …

Increased rates of chronic physical health conditions across all organ systems in autistic adolescents and adults

JH Ward, E Weir, C Allison, S Baron-Cohen - Molecular Autism, 2023 - Springer
Background The poorer physical health of autistic adults compared to non-autistic adults has
been highlighted by several epidemiological studies. However, research has so far been …

Disabled people's experiences accessing healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

K McBride-Henry, S Nazari Orakani, G Good… - BMC health services …, 2023 - Springer
Background Disruptions to healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic are well-
recognised problems. However, a dearth of research exists on disabled people's …

Challenges and opportunities for conceptualizing intuitive eating in autistic people

P Longhurst, CB Burnette - International Journal of Eating …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Although intuitive eating (IE) has become an increasingly adopted intervention target,
current conceptualisations of IE have yet to pivot away from (neuro) normative physiology …

Barriers and needs in mental healthcare of adults with autism spectrum disorder in Germany: a qualitative study in autistic adults, relatives, and healthcare providers

S Dückert, P Gewohn, H König, D Schöttle… - BMC psychiatry, 2023 - Springer
Background Autism refers to a neurodevelopmental condition with characteristic
impairments in social interaction and communication, restrictive and repetitive behaviors, as …

Experiences of racism and racial disparities in health care among children and youth with autism and their caregivers: a systematic review

S Lindsay, Y Li, S Joneja, S Hsu - Disability and Rehabilitation, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Although the health benefits of early diagnosis and therapeutic approaches for
children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), racial disparities persist. This …

Gender and Autism Program: A novel clinical service model for gender-diverse/transgender autistic youth and young adults

JF Strang, AL Fischbach, S Rao… - The Clinical …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Objective: Situated in Children's National Hospital (CNH)'s Neuropsychology
Division, the Gender and Autism Program (GAP) is the first clinical service dedicated to the …

Walking activity increases physical abilities and subjective health in people with seven different types of disabilities

P Selanon, W Chuangchai - Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction People with disabilities have a great risk of physical inactivity, which causes
several diseases, dependency, and long-term care. Walking helps to increase physical …

What are the autism research priorities of autistic adults in Scotland?

E Cage, CJ Crompton, S Dantas, K Strachan… - …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Studies investigating autistic community research priorities indicate a mismatch between
what autism research focuses on and what autistic people want to see researched …