Mental and behavioural disorders (665 contents)
Disorders of mental (psychological) development1 (15 contents)
No words for emotions - or alexithymia on the autism spectrum
Difficulties in expressing emotions, communicating their needs and maintaining close relationships are just some of the problems that people on the autism spectrum face on a daily basis. But is...
What causes anxiety in children on the autism spectrum?
Anxiety disorders are some of the most common co-occurring disorders in children on the autism spectrum. The symptoms of both disorders intersect. To be able to better address the needs of children...
What causes anxiety in children on the autism spectrum?
Anxiety disorders are some of the most common co-occurring disorders in children on the autism spectrum. The symptoms of both disorders intersect. To be able to better address the needs of children...
Healthcare and the needs of adult patients with autism spectrum disorders: how can they be helped?
What difficulties do adults on the autism spectrum face when seeking healthcare? What are their needs and can they be met?
Pandemic burnout - when to seek help and a specialist?
The pandemic that is upon us for another year in a row is negatively affecting the mental state of many people. Lockdown, isolation, closed schools, restricted contacts... Are we in danger of a wave...
What might be the early signs of autism spectrum disorders?
A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD, abbreviated to autism spectrum disorder) is usually only made when children are a few years old, around 5-6 years old, or even later. In the case of...
Autism research - what do scientists already know?
Every parent has probably heard of autism - whether in the immediate environment, in the family or at school. What is autism? How is it diagnosed? What to look out for if your child is diagnosed with...
Autism spectrum disorders more common in people whose brain is anatomically male?
New research into risk factors for autism suggests that in addition to biological sex (the disorder is more common in men), differences in brain structure may also be a predictor, regardless of...
People with autism have significantly more synapses than healthy people
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder and its first symptoms appear in early childhood. Importantly, they last a lifetime. We know of two types of autism (schizophrenic and infantile). The cause of...
Neurodevelopmental disorders - what it means and what to look out for when observing a child's development
Neurodevelopmental disorders is a broad term encompassing a range of abnormalities in both the motor, intellectual and social development of a child. Often early detection of such disorders can...
