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Thomas Meersman, DHSc, MMsc, PA-C
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Thomas Meersman, DHSc, MMsc, PA-C, on Examination of Pediatric Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
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Alexandra Kirsch, PhD
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Comorbid Mood and Anxiety Disorders in ASD
07/25/2022
Alexandra Kirsch, PhD, discussed her study which found that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have an increased risk of comorbid depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety compared with...
07/25/2022
Sleep disorders
Sleep disorders
Guidelines on Sleep in Youth With ASD
07/20/2022
The AAN released guidelines for the treatment of insomnia and disrupted sleep behavior in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. In this Q&A, Ashura Williams Buckley, MD, lead author of...
07/20/2022

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Pediatric Pearls: Lack of Follow-Through on Referrals May Delay ASD Diagnoses in Children
12/16/2021
The mother of an 20-month-old son presents to your office. Recently, the child failed a screening for autism spectrum disorder. However, he is yet to have been given a referral to a specialist for further...
12/16/2021
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Poll: Diagnosing Autism in Boys and Girls
12/07/2018
Autism is more prevalent in boys than in girls. But does gender factor into your diagnosis for autism? Take our poll to tell us more.
12/07/2018
Neurology
Neurology
QUIZ: Boys, Girls, and Autism—Do Genes Make the Difference?
09/26/2018
Take our 1-question quiz to test yourself on gender differences in autism!
09/26/2018

Clinical Insights

AAPA
Thomas Meersman, DHSc, MMsc, PA-C
AAPA
Thomas Meersman, DHSc, MMsc, PA-C, on Examination of Pediatric Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
Autism
Alexandra Kirsch, PhD
Autism
Comorbid Mood and Anxiety Disorders in ASD
07/25/2022
Alexandra Kirsch, PhD, discussed her study which found that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have an increased risk of comorbid depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety compared with...
07/25/2022
Sleep disorders
Sleep disorders
Guidelines on Sleep in Youth With ASD
07/20/2022
The AAN released guidelines for the treatment of insomnia and disrupted sleep behavior in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. In this Q&A, Ashura Williams Buckley, MD, lead author of...
07/20/2022
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Beth Malow
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Sleep Disorders in Patients With Autism
06/13/2022
06/13/2022
Doctor's Stories
Doctor's Stories
Obstacles in Employment for Young Adults With Autism
05/27/2022
In this commentary, John W. Harrington, MD, writes about the struggles faced by some young adults with autism when finding employment and staying employed, managing work-related stress, and misinterpreting...
05/27/2022