Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs) 

Study: 9 of 10 Teenagers have Experienced Cyberbullying

Extensive research has indicated that cyberbullied youth are more likely to suffer academically, emotionally, psychologically, and even behaviorally.

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Children with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) are 14x More Likely to have Autism Than Those Without 

They also demonstrated an increased risk for OCD, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), depression, learning disorders, conduct disorder, and more. Read More >

Shortages of Medicaid Mental Health Professionals May Contribute to Sharp Increases in Mental Disorders Among Low-Income Children

Study found that the percentage of publicly insured children diagnosed with any mental health or neurodevelopmental disorder increased... Read More >

Teen Girls Are More Likely to be Affected by Depressive Effects Mediated by Screen Time and Poor Sleep Than Boys

Researchers found that screen time deteriorated sleep within three months, with effect sizes varying between mediators, but less so between genders.
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Up to 80% of Girls are Receiving Missed Autism Diagnoses In the First Place

Research shows boys are 10 times more likely than girls to be referred for autism assessments.
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Study Found Significant Association Between Daily Screen Time and Symptoms of Mania Among Early Adolescents

In the United States, the average adolescent spends over 8 h on screens daily, representing a doubling of pre-pandemic estimates. Read More >

Adolescent Perception of Weight Tied to Suicidal Ideation

One in five adolescents who reported suicidal ideation perceived themselves as overweight. Read More >

ADHD Symptoms Linked to Onset of Nicotine, Tobacco Use in Youth

Youths with highly symptomatic ADHD significantly more likely to initiate e-cigarette use, dual use. Read More >

No Link Between Maternal Health During Pregnancy and Autism

“Our study shows that there is no convincing evidence that any of these other diagnoses in the mother can cause autism,”  Read More >

Tips on How to Talk to an Autistic Teenager

Have you ever experienced a feeling of helplessness when you know that your son/daughter is upset, or in pain, and you don’t know what to do?
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A 15.2% Increase in ADHD Diagnosis in Adults Between 2020 to 2023
While ADHD is typically seen as a disorder that most significantly impacts childhood and adolescence, ADHD can persist into adulthood. Read More >

Latest Statistics from CDC on Autism Prevalence
1 in 36 children in the U.S. have autism, up from the previous rate of 1 in 44. Read More >

Research on Golf Training Program for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Individuals with ASD are at a greater risk for health concerns due in part to a more sedentary lifestyle. Read More >

Ernie Els #GameON Autism® Golf
Research has shown that recreation, specifically sports, can be an effective supplemental therapy for individuals with autism. Read More > 

Autism CARES Act of 2024 Passes in the U.S. House of Representatives
Advancing scientific knowledge but, more importantly, translated into tangible improvements in the lives of those affected by autism.  Read More >