Podcast ASD: Recent Episodes
Camila Tolon
The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak could result in higher levels of psychological distress, especially among people suffering from pre-existing mental health conditions. Young individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are particularly at risk due to their vulnerability to unpredictable and complex changes.
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues among human beings. Through substantial research, it has been established that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are four times more likely to have depression than their neurotypical counterparts. Depression affects approximately 7% of children and 26% of adult human beings living with ASD.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a genetically determined neurodevelopmental brain disorder presenting with restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviours, interests, and activities, or persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction. ASD is characterized by many different clinical endophenotypes and is potentially linked with certain comorbidities. According to current recommendations, children with ASD are at risk of having alimentary tract disorders – mainly, and they are at a greater risk of general gastrointestinal (GI) concerns, constipation, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. GI symptoms may overlap with ASD core symptoms through different mechanisms.
Cognitive theories are considerably crucial in the understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Some of the theories are the Theory of Mind and Executive Function Theory. The theories demonstrate some of the affected psychological components in cases of autism in human beings. Through the theories, people are able to better understand that people with ASD undergo different developmental processes in comparison to other neurotypical persons.