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Health Matters | Understanding autism: What it is, when it’s diagnosed and how to find support

Health Matters | Understanding autism: What it is, when it’s diagnosed and how to find support “Autism is a spectrum, and that means there is no single presentation,” said Nurse Practitioner Lacey Watson, with Providence Pediatrics in Humboldt. “Some children need significant daily support, while others are highly independent. What t…

Newswise — David Amaral, distinguished professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the UC Davis MIND Institute, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from INSAR, the International Society for Autism Research.

David Amaral receives INSAR Lifetime Achievement Award for autism research | Newswise David Amaral, distinguished professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the MIND Institute, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from INSAR, in recognition of his contributions to autism research.

An analysis of data from the Kaiser Permanente Southern California hospitals collected between 2001 and 2014 found that children whose gestational weeks 1-10 and 30-37 coincided with periods of very high nighttime temperatures had a 13-15% higher risk of being diagnosed with autism by age 5. The paper was published in Science of the Total Environment.

High nighttime temperatures during pregnancy linked to increased autism risk in children A new study of nearly 300,000 mothers reveals that experiencing abnormally hot nights during early and late pregnancy increases the risk of their child being diagnosed with autism by up to 15 percent.

Focus on role of AI, technology in autism treatment at Katara talks

Focus on role of AI, technology in autism treatment at Katara talks QNADohaThe Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) organised a panel discussion titled “The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Technology in the Treatment and Rehabilitation of...

The 4th International Autism Conference 2026 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with global participation
Experts from around the world are exploring the future of support for people with disabilities

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