anxiety – ASF Weekly Science Podcasts

Anxiety is common in people with autism – but is is different than other types of anxiety or similar? Is it part of the autism phenotype? When does it start and what triggers it? Two new studies which use a longitudinal design and examine the links between autism features, anxiety symptoms and brain development are … Continue reading "Is anxiety related to autism, and where is it in the brain?"

On this week’s podcast, CSO Alycia Halladay appears on the Autism Dad Podcast, hosted by Rob Gorski. While we have included the full podcast here, you should also go over to the Autism Dad podcast – he’s smart, funny and has 3 adorable boys with ASD. Rob talks openly and honestly about not just scientific … Continue reading "A special episode on the Autism Dad podcast"

Two studies missed last year (sorry) but are of importance to the autism community include a modified version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety, which was adapted and updated for people with ASD.  It also works better than traditional CBT, which is good news for  the 80% of people with ASD that also suffer … Continue reading "CBT and ADDM – two acronyms in the autism news"

This week’s podcast is dedicated to the “T” in LGBTQ –  trans.  Several studies over the past few years have linked higher rates of gender variance in people with autism and higher rates of autism traits in those who are trans.  Why?  Are they biologically or psychologically linked or both?  This is important for understanding, … Continue reading "Happy Pride all!"

What do Princess Kate and Amy Schumer have in common, and what does it have to do with autism?  The answer:  Hyperemesis Gravidum.  It’s linked to autism, but not strongly, but it does show more evidence of significant overlap between many neuropsychiatric issues and disorders. More importantly though, those with low verbal ability and low … Continue reading "Understanding the hard to research"