Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been viewed through a fragmented lens. Some approaches emphasized environmental factors, others pointed exclusively to genetics, and popular myths even attempted to blame everyday medications. However, science has evolved: today we know that autism is not the result of a single cause. Instead, it represents a genetic potential shaped … Ler mais
In the second half of 2025, a groundbreaking study published in Nature Genetics revealed that autism is not just a spectrum, but actually consists of four distinct subtypes linked to specific genes and developmental trajectories. 🔍 What Are the Four Subtypes? Social and Behavioral Challenges (~37%) Marked difficulties in social interaction and repetitive behaviors. Language … Ler mais
Over the last few decades, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become one of the fastest-growing neurodevelopmental conditions in the world. Once considered rare, it is now a common diagnosis affecting millions of children and adults globally. But what is driving this increase? Is it simply a result of better diagnostics, or are there deeper biological, … Ler mais