autism

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a complex brain development disorder that impacts approximately 2.6 per cent of the U.S. population. Credit: Caleb Woods/Unsplash

Mental health conditions alarmingly high among children with autism

Nearly 78 per cent of children with autism have at least one mental health condition and nearly half have two mental health conditions or more, according to a new U.S. study from UBC’s department of psychology and the AJ Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University (Pennsylvania).

Jan 19, 2021

Genetic variation explains why potential autism treatment doesn’t always work

Genetic variation explains why potential autism treatment doesn’t always work

A newly identified genetic variation may explain why a promising autism treatment therapy — oxytocin nasal spray — doesn’t work for everyone.

Oct 27, 2015

Can children with autism learn two languages?

Can children with autism learn two languages?

UBC bilingualism expert Stefka Marinova-Todd says there’s no reason why children with autism should be discouraged from speaking another language, or two.

Apr 1, 2015

Canada needs national autism strategy

Canada needs national autism strategy

UBC’s Pat Mirenda is uncovering gaps in care, including long delays between when parents see signs and when children get diagnosed.

Mar 31, 2014

New centre pulls together autism efforts

Your three-year old boy has just been diagnosed with autism, a neurobiological disorder that affects a person’s communication skills and social abilities.

Jul 1, 2010 - by by Heather Amos