Articles about 'Autism Research Trust'

Autistic individuals may be more likely to use recreational drugs to self-medicate their mental health

01 July 2021

While autistic individuals are less likely to use substances, those who do so are more likely to self-medicate for their mental health symptoms, according to new research from the ̽��ֱ�� of Cambridge and published today in ̽��ֱ��Lancet Psychiatry.

Unhealthy patterns of diet, exercise, and sleep linked to high risk of cardiovascular disease in autistic people

10 May 2021

Autistic people have far greater risks of long term physical health conditions than others, but the reasons for this remain unclear. New research from the ̽��ֱ�� of Cambridge suggests that unhealthy lifestyle habits may be an important contributing factor.

Autism rates have increased and show differences in ethnic minorities and links to social disadvantage

29 March 2021

Around one in 57 (1.76%) children in the UK is on the autistic spectrum, significantly higher than previously reported, according to a study of more than seven million children carried out by researchers from the ̽��ֱ�� of Cambridge’s Department of Psychiatry, in collaboration with researchers from Newcastle ̽��ֱ�� and Maastricht ̽��ֱ��.

Autistic adults have a higher rate of physical health conditions

10 September 2020

Autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic physical health conditions, particularly heart, lung, and diabetic conditions, according to a new study by researchers at the ̽��ֱ�� of Cambridge. ̽��ֱ��results are published in the journal Autism.

Transgender and gender-diverse individuals are more likely to be autistic and report higher autistic traits

07 August 2020

Transgender and gender-diverse adults are three to six times more likely as cisgender adults (individuals whose gender identity corresponds to their sex assigned at birth) to be diagnosed as autistic, according to a new study by scientists at the ̽��ֱ�� of Cambridge’s Autism Research Centre.

Higher rates of post-natal depression among autistic mothers

15 January 2020

Autistic mothers are more likely to report post-natal depression compared to non-autistic mothers, according to a new study of mothers of autistic children carried out by researchers at the ̽��ֱ�� of Cambridge. A better understanding of the experiences of autistic mothers during pregnancy and the post-natal period is critical to improving wellbeing. ̽��ֱ��results are published in Molecular Autism.

Genetic variants for autism linked to higher rates of self-harm and childhood maltreatment

29 October 2019

People with a higher genetic likelihood of autism are more likely to report higher childhood maltreatment, self-harm and suicidal thoughts according to a new study by researchers at the ̽��ֱ�� of Cambridge. A better understanding of these issues is critical to improving wellbeing in autistic people. ̽��ֱ��results are published today in Molecular Psychiatry.

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