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Podcast
Podcast
03/29/2023
In this podcast, Thomas Meersman, DHSc, MMsc, PA-C, speaks about ways clinicians can improve communication and examination of pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorders, including behavioral...
03/29/2023
Doctor's Stories
Doctor's Stories
01/31/2023
In this commentary, John W. Harrington, MD, writes about the struggles faced by some young adults with autism when finding employment and staying employed, managing work-related stress, and misinterpreting...
01/31/2023
Autism
Autism
07/25/2022
Alexandra Kirsch, PhD, discussed her study which found that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have an increased risk of comorbid depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety compared with...
07/25/2022
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Autism
Autism
12/16/2021
The mother of an 20-month-old son presents to your office. Recently, the child failed a screening for autism spectrum disorder. However, he is yet to have been given a referral to a specialist for further...
12/16/2021
Autism
Autism
12/07/2018
Autism is more prevalent in boys than in girls. But does gender factor into your diagnosis for autism? Take our poll to tell us more.
12/07/2018
Neurology
Neurology
09/26/2018
Take our 1-question quiz to test yourself on gender differences in autism!
09/26/2018

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Podcast
Podcast
03/29/2023
In this podcast, Thomas Meersman, DHSc, MMsc, PA-C, speaks about ways clinicians can improve communication and examination of pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorders, including behavioral...
03/29/2023
Doctor's Stories
Doctor's Stories
01/31/2023
In this commentary, John W. Harrington, MD, writes about the struggles faced by some young adults with autism when finding employment and staying employed, managing work-related stress, and misinterpreting...
01/31/2023
Autism
Autism
07/25/2022
Alexandra Kirsch, PhD, discussed her study which found that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have an increased risk of comorbid depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety compared with...
07/25/2022
Sleep disorders
Sleep disorders
07/20/2022
The AAN released guidelines for the treatment of insomnia and disrupted sleep behavior in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. In this Q&A, Ashura Williams Buckley, MD, lead author of...
07/20/2022
autism
autism
06/13/2022
She talks about treating sleep conditions in children and adults with autism. Because 1 out of every 59 children has autism, practitioners will soon see more adults with autism and sleep disorders.
06/13/2022