Autism Spectrum Disorders News

College students who identified as transgender or gender nonconforming and those with autism had a greater risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, study results published in JAMA Network Open showed.

Positive screenings for autism spectrum disorders did not increase to a significant degree among children born during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

Girls with diagnosed mental health conditions had lower HPV vaccination coverage than their peers without mental health conditions, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health.

For infants with Down syndrome, early intervention to address obstructive sleep apnea may lead to better cognitive and behavioral outcomes at 36 months, according to new research from The Lancet.

Autism spectrum disorder incidence was higher for children with prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications vs. the general population, but some associations weakened after adjusting for treatment indication, researchers reported.

Significant dose-response associations were found for transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation across several mental disorders, including schizophrenia and depression, according to research.

There is insignificant evidence to support recommendations that children with autism will benefit from intensive interventions, according to the results of a meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics.

NEW YORK — Youth with autism spectrum disorder and psychiatric comorbidities were more likely to be hospitalized and show greater symptom severity, which led to prolonged hospital stays and higher costs, according to study results.

NEW YORK — In this Healio Video Perspective from the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, Eric Hollander, MD, discusses adult autism diagnosis, treatments and prevalence.