SALT LAKE CITY — Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and comorbid anxiety show increased attention to faces, especially emotional faces, in comparison with objects following treatment with ...
To better understand the benefits of a new, family-based cognitive behavioral therapy and how it may work to improve sleep in children with ASD, McCrae and Micah Mazurek, associate professor of health ...
Anxiety challenges co-occur at a high rate in autistic children and youth (~ 50–79%), often with significant interference with daily functioning. Evidence-based interventions (e.g., cognitive ...
Empathy impairments are considered a key aspect of autism-spectrum disorders (ASD). Previous research consistently shows reduced cognitive empathy, but findings on affective empathy vary, possibly due ...
CBT is one of the most widely used and evidence-based psychological therapies. Yet for many neurodivergent people, it does not feel safe or helpful. This tension is increasingly visible. As one social ...
Excessive screen exposure during critical developmental years may lead to differences in communication and social skills. “Virtual autism” is not an officially recognized medical diagnosis. Children ...
A study published in the journal iScience has uncovered significant findings related to the early sensorimotor features and cognitive abilities of toddlers who are later diagnosed with Autism Spectrum ...
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD Key Takeaways • Early signs of autism can sometimes be noticed in babies as young as ...