The FDA announced a new approved use for the drug leucovorin, which Trump has touted as a treatment for autism. But the ...

For some children, everyday demands such as "brush your teeth" or "time to get off of your computer game," can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A new study comparing children with autism, ADHD, and both conditions reveals that comorbidity may alter how cognitive abilities relate to emotional and behavioral regulation ...

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) describes a pattern of behaviour where children exhibit intense emotional reactions to requests that infringe on their sense of control, often leading to anxiety ...

People 18 years or older with ASD and who have a significant mood disorder or other behaviors that interfere with function and quality of life are needed to take part in a Johns Hopkins research study ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the constant gnawing of rodents isn't just a reflex or a consequence of a tough diet. It also triggers a release of dopamine in the brain ...

State Auditor Dave Boliek said his office is reviewing a “tremendous spike” in Medicaid spending on autism-related therapy services. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com AI-generated summary reviewed by ...

Nevada ranks 51st in youth and overall mental health metrics in 2025 — again — and ranked 49th in adult mental health metrics, according to an annual report assessing mental health access and care in ...

Designing workplaces for cognitive differences is no longer a personal preference; it’s a business imperative.

Although mental disorders have multifactorial causes, genetics can explain some of them, yet this field remains largely unexplored in terms of guiding diagnoses and treatments. In the largest study of ...

Epistemic injustice is the assumption that people, usually those with less power, are unable to correctly understand their ...

Are you—or a loved one—seemingly compelled to diet, purge, binge, or exercise? If so, many people believe they are “weak” or “failing” and need to try harder. Yet another possibility is that the brain ...