Autism Spectrum Disorder

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have difficulties developing skills connected to the concept of Theory of Mind. According to Psychology Today, Theory of Mind involves “understanding another person’s knowledge, beliefs, emotions, and…

Diagnostic techniques for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often fall short of perfect because they rely on observation of behavioral and developmental progress by a physician (Screening and Diagnosis). This subjectivity leads…

The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has a significant gender difference. According to “Linguistic camouflage” could complicate the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in girls”, girls are about four times less…

If a child is socially withdrawn and does not make eye contact when communicating with others, is the diagnosis schizophrenia or autism (Dvir & Frazier, 2011)? The two overlap because in most cases of schizophrenia, patients are often diagnosed…

Duke University recently conducted a first-of-its-kind study that sought to determine whether a transfusion of umbilical cord blood containing rare stem cells could help treat autism. The study included 25 children diagnosed with autism and the…