More articles about: Autism

Sarah Mohiuddin, M.D., was interviewed for this article published by NPR

Finding resources for parents of children with PDA can provide useful tools and help with addressing behavioral challenges.

A debated link between Tylenol and autism has put the neurodevelopmental condition in the spotlight. An expert answers parents’ top questions.

A debated link between Tylenol and autism has put the neurodevelopmental condition in the recent spotlight. A Michigan Medicine expert answers parents’ top questions.

A recent Michigan Medicine-led study finds a link between chronic illness and higher food insecurity rates for children, even after accounting for income and other factors.

Food insecurity is more common among children with a chronic medical condition than those without one, a new study suggests.

Define IEPs vs. 504 plans, create evidence-based plans by diagnosis, and help families navigate the IEP/504 process for effective support.

Explore neurodiversity, ASD criteria, screening tools, barriers to care, and psychopharm and behavioral strategies for supporting neurodivergent individuals.

A study hints at how complex introducing yourself to another can be, using a mouse model to uncover the brain processes behind nonsexual social approach and contact.

Children who contracted a viral infection known as congenital cytomegalovirus in utero may be nearly two and half times more likely to be diagnosed with autism, a study suggests.

Today on The Fundamentals is Dr. Maria Castro, the R.C. Schneider collegiate professor of neurosurgery, and a professor of cell and developmental biology at the University of Michigan Medical School. Her research program aims to develop immunotherapies for primary and metastatic brain cancer, studying basic immune biology mechanisms leading to clinical implementation. She has been inducted into the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, the Latin American Academy of Sciences, and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows. She has won numerous awards for her contributions to basic science and cancer research and is a diversity ambassador for the Cancer Biology Graduate Training Program. You can learn more about Dr. Castro here, and you can follow her @castro2355_mg, the Rogel Cancer Center @UMRogelCancer, the department of neurosurgery @umichneuro, Michigan Neurscience Institute @UM_MNI and the department of cell and developmental biology @UMCDB on X

People with disabilities are often at higher risk for exposure to HIV due to barriers in engaging healthcare and other systemic factors and are thus considered a priority for prevention and testing efforts. However, these efforts don’t always extend to people with intellectual disabilities due to the perception that people with intellectual disabilities are mostly asexual.

A new study links two autism-associated genes together for the first time, potentially revealing a mechanism behind brain changes seen in people with autism.

Jenny Radesky, M.D. joins us to help sort through myths and facts associated with the most searched questions about autism.