Alcohol, autism and ADHD: 'I was unaware of how much I relied on alcohol to deal with social pressures'Neurodivergence can drive individuals to self-medicate with substances like alcohol to cope with social overstimulation.There is an increasing awareness of the substance use risks for those with ADHD and ASD.
Mis-splicing of a neuronal microexon promotes CPEB4 aggregation in ASD - NatureAlternative splicing of neuron-specific microexons in CPEB4 is misregulated in ASD, impacting mRNA polyadenylation and protein expression.
Understanding the Underpinnings of Sensory Hypersensitivity in SCN2A-Associated AutismSensory hypersensitivity is prevalent in ASD, linked to neural circuits that support early sensory processing, not just forebrain involvement.