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Autism Subtypes, Brain Connectivity Patterns Revealed in New ASD Research

ADDitude

July 22, 2025 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) comprises four distinct subtypes, each with unique genetic patterns and traits that influence brain development, according to a new study published in Nature Genetics that also suggests that certain underlying genetic variations in individuals with ASD increase the likelihood of having ADHD.

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Treating the Hidden Complexities of ADHD

ADDitude

Pharmacotherapy of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Pharmacotherapy of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review of the literature. Your readership and support help make our content and outreach possible.

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Could IPT Be a Treatment Option for Autism?

International Society for Interpersonal Psychother

Can Interpersonal Psychotherapy prevent or treat depression among people with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Individuals on the autism spectrum often experience comorbid depression, social stress, and difficulties in relating to themselves and others. All involved have provided both verbal and written consent.

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Screen Time for Children Under Three: A Trigger for Virtual Autism?

Mad in America

I n 2017, if you googled the term virtual autism, you would get exactly two hits. One was my blog on Mad in America and the other was a paper (2017) by Romanian psychologist Dr. Marius Zamfir. While European psychiatrists began to research the topic of virtual autism, it was a different story in the United Sates.