The sensory world presents its own set of contradictions for AuDHD women. We can be highly reactive to sensory input, yet also seek it out. Our ability to tolerate stimulation can fluctuate significantly from one minute to the next, making it hard for us — and the people around us — to predict our reactions. […]
Autism has long been seen as a single—if highly heterogeneous—condition. But rather than one continuous spectrum, there are distinct autism subtypes, each tied to its own genetic signature, a new study suggests. The research, published 9 July in the journal Nature Genetics, connects genetic differences to specific patterns in how autism traits appear, supporting the […]
Sex specifics: Social and externalizing traits may be linked in distinct ways to people with XXY (or Kleinfelter) syndrome as opposed to those with XYY syndrome, according to a new study. For example, people with XYY syndrome tend to have attention, impulsivity and social problems, whereas those with XXY syndrome tend to have social problems […]
