June / July 2025

Dear Subscriber,

This e-newsletter provides valuable resources for obstetricians, pediatricians, and nurses by sharing links to recent research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD).


By providing access to cutting-edge research, this e-newsletter aims to empower healthcare professionals in their work with patients on the autism spectrum. Ultimately, it strives to improve the quality of care and support for both children and adults diagnosed with this condition.


Previous issues of this e-newsletter can be viewed online Learn More.


Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. and Lenny Schafer



This newsletter is in honor and in memory of Dr. Bernard Rimland, autism pioneer and advocate. Learn More

Risks, Prevalence, Diagnosis

Biomarkers for tracking metabolic changes pre-post nutritional epigenetics diet/intervention to prevent autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders in children

[Original article appeared in World Journal of Experimental Medicine]


Bisphenol-A and phthalate metabolism in children with neurodevelopmental disorders

[Original article appeared in PloS one]


Infant sleep characteristics in children with autism spectrum disorder: a population-derived Australian birth cohort study

[Original article appeared in Archives of Disease in Childhood]


Low Newborn Vitamin D Linked to Autism and Schizophrenia

[Original article appeared in The Lancet Psychiatry]


Prenatal exposure to benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) and the risk of autism spectrum disorders in children aged 16–37 months: A prospective cohort study

[Original article appeared in Environmental Pollution]


The association of preterm birth with autism spectrum disorder

[Original article appeared in Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science]

Health-Related Issues

A Survey of Community Providers on Feeding Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder

[Original article appeared in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders]


Cannabidiol (CBD) Treatment for Severe Problem Behaviors in Autistic Boys: A Randomized Clinical Trial

[Original article appeared in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders]


Case Report: Autistic Child with Restrictive Eating Behaviour, Limping Gait and Erythematous Gingival Mass-Scurvy?

[Original article appeared in Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry]


Handedness in mental and neurodevelopmental disorders: A systematic review and second-order meta-analysis

[Original article appeared in Psychological Bulletin]


Health anxiety and somatic symptoms in adults on the autism spectrum

[Original article appeared in Psychiatry Research]


Risk of Parkinson Disease in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder

[Original article appeared in JAMA neurology]


The impact of sensory integration based sports training on motor and social skill development in children with autism spectrum disorder

[Original article appeared in Scientific Reports]

Non-Health Issues

Alexithymia may explain the genetic relationship between autism and sensory sensitivity

[Original article appeared in Translational Psychiatry]


Exploring the interplay of sensory hypersensitivity and autistic traits in children

[Original article appeared in BMC Psychology]


Factors Associated with Stigma Among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disability in Vietnam

[Original article appeared in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders]


Smartphone Mindfulness Intervention Reduces Anxiety Symptoms and Perceived Stress in Autistic Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

[Original article appeared in Mindfulness]


Transcranial Pulsed Current Stimulation and Social Functioning in Children With Autism: A Randomized Clinical Trial

[Original article appeared in JAMA Network Open]

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