What Are Sensory Processing Differences and How Do They Relate to Autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. It often appears in the first three years of life and affects social communication and behavior. Several different signs can prompt someone to seek out an autism evaluation. In this Q&A, Paige Siper, PhD,...
Prevalence and the Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder Are on the Rise
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing in prevalence, but so are options for evaluation and therapies, said Paige Siper, PhD, Chief Psychologist for the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, and Michelle Gorenstein, PsyD, Director of Outreach for the...
New Clinical Trial Will Test Whether Ketamine Can Be Used to Treat Children with Autism
Ketamine, an anesthetic medication that has also been approved for use in severe depression, is now offering promise to children with a form of autism known as ADNP syndrome, or Helsmoortel-Van Der Aa syndrome. Ten children, ages 5 to 12, will soon take part in a...
Study Finds Grandparents and Teachers Often Are Among the First to Suspect Autism
Children who have older siblings or frequent interaction with grandparents are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) earlier than those who do not, according to new research conducted at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai, and...
Autism Research and Community Engagement Are Tightly Linked at Mount Sinai’s Seaver Center
One Saturday morning each month, the American Museum of Natural History in New York City opens its doors an hour early to welcome a special group of visitors: children with autism and their families. What they experience is more than a simple stroll through the...