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5 hours ago · A new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers and others finds that an autism screening tool used widely in the U.S. and around the world is effective but has limitations. The findings highlight the need for providers to use their own judgment and be clear with parents about the limits of the tool, called the M-CHAT-R/F (Modified Checklist ...
5 hours ago · Importance of Standardized Framework. The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) provide clinicians with a standardized frameworkfor assessing and diagnosing individuals with autism. This framework ensures consistency and accuracy in diagnosis, which is crucial for effective treatment planning. Role in Early Intervention.
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1 day ago · This strengthens the claim that language development is related to theory of mind. Brain mechanisms In neurotypical people. Research on theory of mind in autism led to the view that mentalizing abilities are subserved by dedicated mechanisms that can—in some cases—be impaired while general cognitive function remains largely intact.
1 day ago · Elliott Sherr, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Neurology and Paediatrics at the University of California San Francisco, and director, brain development research programme was an investigator in the trial. Dr Sherr commented: "I am optimistic about the results in the PTHS specific measures.
1 day ago · Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by reoccurring episodes of psychosis that are correlated with a general misperception of reality. Other common signs include hallucinations (typically hearing voices), delusions (i.e., paranoia), disorganized thinking and behavior, social withdrawal, and flat or inappropriate affect.
5 hours ago · The writer was 31 when she was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, an incurable genetic condition. She recalls the relief – and grief – of chronic health issues finally being given a name. How anxiety became a catchall for every unpleasant emotion (vox.com)
5 hours ago · The diagnosis of breast cancer is confirmed by taking a biopsy of the concerning tissue. Once the diagnosis is made, further tests are carried out to determine if the cancer has spread beyond the breast and which treatments are most likely to be effective. The balance of benefits versus harms of breast cancer screening is controversial.
