Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Archive — Page 1 of 1

A clinician holds a small electronic device and adjusts large headphones on a child during a hearing test.
August 23, 2024

Children with developmental disabilities less likely to receive gold-standard hearing assessment

More than 30% of children with permanent hearing loss have additional disabilities. A timely diagnosis of reduced hearing and access to appropriate interventions can maximize developmental outcomes.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Portrait of a smiling woman with long, curly brown hair wearing a bright blue top against a brown studio background.
August 7, 2023

Study shows autism profiles can be identified early via tele-assessment with a tool created at VUMC

A study new study by Vanderbilt researchers offers compelling data that many autism profiles can be identified early via tele-assessment.

By Danny Bonvissuto
March 12, 2018

Vanderbilt study affirms effectiveness, promise of telemedicine for autism evaluations

By Vanderbilt Health News
Two warehouse coworkers in orange high-visibility vests review a tablet and smartphone inside a warehouse.
January 16, 2014

Employment may improve autism symptoms: study

More independent work environments may lead to reductions in autism symptoms and improve daily living in adults with the disorder, according to a new study released in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Cropped person in a beige shirt and blue jeans clutching their abdomen with both hands against a white background.
January 9, 2014

Brain-gut connection in autism

An association between rigid-compulsive behaviors and gastrointestinal symptoms in autism spectrum disorder may point to a common biological pathway that impacts both the brain and the gut.

By Leigh MacMillan