Neurodiversity, Psychiatry & Stigma

Amid growing investment in the field, a new paper argues it rests on shaky foundations

There's no scientific evidence that the gut microbiome causes autism, a group of scientists argue in an opinion paper published in Neuron. They point to the fact that conclusions from past research that supported this hypothesis—including observational studies, mouse models of autism, and human clinical trials—are undermined by flawed assumptions, small sample sizes, and inappropriate statistical methods.

A new opinion paper shows no convincing evidence that there is a causal link between gut bacteria and autism, citing weak research and hype that sustained an unproven theory.

Familial genetic factors, confounding may have driven previous outcomes

Blog encouraging critical debate about psychiatry

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The autism community finds itself divided over whether creating a 'profound autism’ subtype would help those with the greatest needs, or leave them even more vulnerable.

A debated link between Tylenol and autism has put the neurodevelopmental condition in the spotlight. An expert answers parents’ top questions

A small trial shows behavioral gains with memantine in a subset of youth with autism. While promising, researchers are quick to note that more research is needed.

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Clinicians and researchers continue to push back on unsupported claims about the causes of autism while new NIH projects aim to clarify its complex origins.

Use ‘mindful self-coaching’ to help yourself overcome everyday ADHD challenges, from procrastination to feelings of overwhelm

Clinicians can no longer avoid discussing the potential association between acetaminophen and autism with patients, and transparency is paramount.

Autism diagnosed early differs genetically and developmentally from autism identified later, challenging the theory that it is a single, uniform condition.

The phrases "autism spectrum" or "on the spectrum" have become part of everyday language. They are often used as different ways of referring to someone who is "neurodivergent."

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Conscious attention to how you interact in order to be accepted is known as masking. It involves blending in, smoothing edges, hiding instincts, doing things you really don't want to and sometimes a full acting job. It is no wonder so many autistics are real-life actors.

For many autistic people—especially those without intellectual disability—autism doesn’t look like what most people expect. You might have done well in school. You might have a job, a family, and a rich internal world. And still, something doesn’t quite fit. Behind the scenes there is a constant hum of effort: interpreting social cues, replaying conversations, preparing scripts for interactions that others seem to do with ease. In reality autistics are doing a lot of work: the quiet act of holding back a stim, copying someone’s smile, or adjusting tone mid-sentence to sound “just right.” Over time, these adjustments shape how others see you: competent, agreeable, even charismatic. But they also erode your energy, your clarity, your sense of self.

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