This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47359416 By Louis Lee RayBBC Victoria Derbyshire programme The NHS must change the way it assesses eating disorders to take account of a link with autism, a research charity has said. Autistica said findings suggested one in five women presenting to UK clinics with anorexia may also have autism and tailored therapy…
This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/autism-diagnosis-children-hearing-test-symptoms-newborn-baby-study-a8716786.html By Sarah Young at the Independent News The technique could allow for tailored intervention before symptoms develop A non-invasive hearing test could aid early detection and diagnosis of autism, according to new research. Currently, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are typically diagnosed at the age of four using tests that largely rely on…
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46152396 By Noel PhillipsVictoria Derbyshire programme Some doctors in rural areas are having to apply for extra funding in order to diagnose patients with autism, the Royal College of GPs has said. The BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme has spoken to families with autistic children who are struggling to cope with their violent…
This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/review-ordered-into-barbaric-treatment-of-patients-with-autism-and-learningdisabilities-11544681 By Sky News More than 2,300 people have been treated in secure hospitals since 2015 where practices include the seclusion of patients. Health secretary Matt Hancock has ordered a review of the long-term treatment of people with learning disabilities or autism. Mr Hancock has asked hospital inspectorate the Care Quality…
This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2018/05/02/autism-test-treatment-horizon-scientists-find-hormone-deficiency/ By Sarah Knapton, science editor A test and possible treatment for autism could be on the horizon after scientists discovered that people and primates who are less social are deficient in a particular hormone. Around 1.1 per cent of the people in Britain, around 695,000 are through to be on the autism…