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Research by Topic: aggression
Podcast: Scientists know in their gut how the GI symptoms are linked to autism
Published November 19, 2018People with autism have higher levels of GI problems than people without a diagnosis, and the microbiome is associated with GI function. So, is the microbiome linked to autism? Some studies say yes, but this week, studies in China look at non-caucasian people with a different diet. Do the differences still hold? Also, while GI […]
Filed under: ADHD, aggression, anxiety, asf, Diagnosis, featured, GI issues, microbiome, podcast, Raphael Bernier, Sara Jane Webb, symptoms, University of Washington
Aggression in Autism: Risk Factors and Treatment
Published July 25, 2016This week’s podcast is on a topic suggested by listeners- aggressive behaviors in autism. Our summer intern, Priyanka Shah, describes the risk factors and treatments for aggression. Although not a core symptom of autism, aggression can affect the development of social relationships. Studies show that aggression increases stress in parents and teachers more than other […]
Filed under: aggression, Autism, featured, intern, risk factor, Treatment