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Poor sleep is linked to significantly higher rates of self-injury, suicidal thoughts and aggression among autistic children and adults, according to a new peer-reviewed study by researchers at the ...

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The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...

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Experts from the Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDS) Center at Georgia State University will ...

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