New research presented at SLEEP 2025 links increased auditory cortex excitability with poor sleep efficiency in children—especially those with autism spectrum disorder—offering insight into sensory-driven sleep disturbances.
A cohort study of more than 2 million individuals found that autism spectrum disorder was associated with a more than fourfold increased risk of Parkinson disease before age 50 years, even after adjusting for psychiatric medication use and depression.
Scandinavian Journal of Psychology retracts study on conservatism and mental health, citing methodological flaws and biased language despite authors' objections.
The first dental practice in the U.S. to be designated as a Certified Autism Center, PDS Foundation’s Dentists for Special Needs in Phoenix, Arizona, prioritizes delivering family-friendly dental care tailored to patients of all ages with disabilities.