autism

The quick read

What's driving the attention

There is increasing focus on autism, including new research and calls for better understanding rather than spiritual explanations.

Interest in autism has surged amid efforts to enhance awareness and inclusion, notably highlighted at GTCO's 16th Annual Conference emphasizing moving beyond spiritualized misconceptions. Recent scientific studies suggest possible protective roles of gut bacteria against autism and ADHD and propose the existence of two distinct autism subtypes based on brain connectivity.