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Spotted around the web: Week of 25 November 2019
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Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 25 November.
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Science & Society
From funding decisions to scientific fraud, a wide range of societal factors shape autism research.
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Spotted around the web: Week of 2 December 2019
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Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 2 December.
Opinion
The cost of a delayed autism diagnosis
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Many people go more than half of their lives before learning that they are autistic; one writer on the spectrum believes we can do better.
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Catherine Lord: Lessons from a storied career in autism research
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Catherine Lord's career has been defined by relationships: with mentors, protegees and, above all, with autistic people and their families.
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Acetaminophen use in pregnancy linked to autism, attention deficit in children
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Pregnant women’s use of acetaminophen may increase the odds of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in their children.
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Spotted around the web: Week of 18 November 2019
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Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 18 November.
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New family group pursues treatments for autism-linked syndrome
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After a decade of working with the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation, Geraldine Bliss has co-founded a new organization to develop therapies for the condition.
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Marijuana warning from U.S. surgeon general lacks context
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Speaking about a recent federal advisory on marijuana, Jerome Adams, U.S. surgeon general, put a new spin on long-standing admonitions about the drug.
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Emergency rooms see surge of teenagers seeking psychiatric care
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Emergency rooms throughout California are reporting a sharp increase in adolescents and young adults seeking care for a mental health crisis.
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Spotted around the web: Week of 4 November 2019
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Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 4 November.
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Brexit threatens progress of large autism studies
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The United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union would endanger continent-wide collaborations.
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Privacy concerns about mental health apps highlight need for regulation
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Dozens of apps are marketed to people with mental health conditions, including autism, and many violate the users’ privacy. Some researchers are finding a better way.
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Why it’s time to be honest about autistic women and sex
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Misinformation about autistic women and sex is common in the scientific community. A study published this year is a case in point.