Autism is associated with a monotropic focus (Murray, 2018). In other words, autistic people often find themselves intensely focused on one thing at a time. This can foster, deep passions and ...

Anxiety takes an unusually large toll. About 40 percent of youth with autism — and up to half of autistic adults — meet the clinical criteria of an anxiety disorder, such as social anxiety ...

Autism and anxiety may have similar symptoms, such as difficulties in social situations and with routine changes. Still, they are separate, though often co-occurring, conditions.

About 24% of women with autism experienced depression in pregnancy, compared to 9% of others, a new study found. Nearly half -- 48% -- of those with autism experienced anxiety, while only 14% of ...

Deleting a gene called PTEN in certain brain cells disrupts the brain’s fear circuitry and triggers anxiety-like behavior in ...

Anxiety Disorders and Core Symptoms. Common Anxiety Features in Autistic Children. Social Anxiety Disorder: anxiety about other people thinking badly of you, fear of being judged, fear of ...

Brain Microstructure May Show Why Men Are Prone to Autism and Women Anxiety. Published Jul 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT. By . ... Her focus is reporting on science, health and technology.

I provide psychotherapy and consultation to help individuals and families navigate anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, ADHD, school and learning problems, and behavioral issues ...

Data collected from over 400,000 American and British workers has revealed clear correlations between a person’s profession and their genetic predisposition to several psychiatric traits and ...

Parents of children with autism face significant emotional, practical and financial burdens. Support systems, including parent groups and respite care, are crucial for caregiver well-being ...