Autism spectrum disorder

Epilepsy affects nearly 30 percent autism spectrum disorder (ASD) patients

Epilepsy affects nearly 30 percent of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) patients. On the other hand, many patients with epilepsy display ASD-like behavior. Studies have shown that epileptic seizures impair the neural pathways required for socialization, but the details of this process are unknown. Four studies have investigated the in-depth relationship between epilepsy and ASD, revealing ...click here to read more

Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder, raises suicidal thoughts, depression and anxiety risk

Nationwide, approximately 3.5 million people suffer from the autism spectrum disorder Asperger’s syndrome, and experts say the profound effects can include depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Back in 1944, an Austrian pediatrician by the name of Hans Asperger’s first discovered four children that had a lot of difficulty socializing. While they had normal levels of ...click here to read more