Autistic people have high rates of anxiety including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Does PTSD look different in autistic people? What's the best treatment for PTSD in autism? Does autism increase one's vulnerability to events that could cause PTSD?
Autistic people have high rates of anxiety including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Does PTSD look different in autistic people? What's the best treatment for PTSD in autism? Does autism increase one's vulnerability to events that could cause PTSD? https://t.co/einc0wQqvu
The old ratio of 4:1 (males:females) on the autistic spectrum has recently fallen to 3:1, with some thinking that it may drop further to 2:1 in the coming years. Why have girls and women been overlooked in the past? Read more here: #autism https://t.co/7deXfvY4iB
Are children on the autistic spectrum at an increased risk of obesity? Research suggests that this may be the case, and that those with more severe autism features are at an even greater risk #autism #autismresearch
Are children on the autistic spectrum at an increased risk of obesity? Research suggests that this may be the case, and that those with more severe autism features are at an even greater risk #autism #autismresearch https://t.co/RsAiFjAvim
In case you missed it: Read our post on Bricks for Autism who offer therapy for children with #autism in the form of building LEGO models and also helps to fund vital #autismresearch https://t.co/9dQDqHKHlH
In this article, @sbaroncohen explains that genetic studies are important to understand the causes of #autism, enable early interventions for symptoms that cause distress and early support for children #autismresearch
In this article, @sbaroncohen explains that genetic studies are important to understand the causes of #autism, enable early interventions for symptoms that cause distress and early support for children #autismresearch https://t.co/cWEme1bUdb
Our CEO @YesWeJon: "Through high quality research, we can improve diagnosis, build better services and tackle the many inequalities faced by autistic people and their families." #HappierLives https://t.co/4DtMxtiJxf
We’re at #lab18 this week. Speaking to MPs about how NHS needs to change to improve support for autistic people, underfunding of adult social care, changes needed to education system & issues on employment
Tonight's #BBCPanorama will explore what it's like trying to get mental health support. Stories like Jess' show the importance of early diagnosis and tailored support for mental health problems: https://t.co/e0eaHsuddB https://t.co/S0lE60vfVk