autism

Trouble ahead: Whether digital phenotyping can assist with screening and diagnosis is still an open question—but it might regardless lead to new insights about the condition. “We need to have a very precise measurement of what autism is, and discover … Read more

Introduction Autistic individuals present with a broad continuum of social communication difficulties as well as non-social characteristics such as repetitive behaviors, intense focused interests and sensory experiences. Co-occurring medical, developmental, and mental health conditions are common (American Psychiatric Association, 2013; … Read more

“My son is on the severe end of the autism spectrum.” “We’re all a little autistic– it’s a spectrum.” “I’m not autistic but I’m definitely ‘on the spectrum.’” If only people knew what a spectrum is… because they are talking … Read more

If you find yourself pondering the marvel of aerodynamics when you fly on a plane, or if you concentrate on the structure of music as it plays, rather than simply listening, you may score high on measures of “systemization,” according to University of … Read more