Sex and Sexuality in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Scoping Review on a Neglected but Fundamental Issue.

ASD consists of a set of permanent neurodevelopmental conditions, which are studded with social and communication differences, limited interests, and repetitive behaviors. Individuals with ASD have difficulty reading eye gestures and expressions, and may also have stereotyped or repetitive language, excessive adherence to routines, fixed interests, and rigid thinking. However, sexuality in adolescents and young adults with ASD is still a poorly studied and neglected issue.

Cognitive rehabilitation outcomes in patients with Multiple sclerosis: Preliminary data about the potential role of personality traits.

Background Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be associated with personality changes. Personality traits affect the cognitive functions, mood, and psychological well-being of people with MS and their families. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate whether personality traits might be predictors of cognitive recovery in people with MS.

How COVID-19 Has Affected Caregivers' Burden of Patients with Dementia: An Exploratory Study Focusing on Coping Strategies and Quality of Life during the Lockdown.

COVID-19 has caused a public and international health emergency, leading to isolation and social distancing. These restrictions have had a significant impact on the caregivers of people with dementia, increasing the burden of patient management. The purpose of this study was to investigate the stress perceived by caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) during the pandemic.

What about the Consequences of the Use of Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Survey on the Psychological Effects in Both Children and Parents.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic implicated many social restrictions, including the use of distance learning (DL). Indeed, parents were obligated to support their children in online lessons and schoolwork. The aim of this study was to investigate the psycho-emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on parents and children submitted to DL.

Rehabilitation of somatoparaphrenia with misoplegia: insights from a single case-pilot study.

Somatoparaphrenia lacka ownership of a paralyzed limb, i.e., the illusion that one's limbs belong to someone else.

Improving cognitive functions in adolescents with learning difficulties: A feasibility study on the potential use of telerehabilitation during Covid-19 pandemic in Italy.

Introduction: Learning disabilities are due to genetic and/or neurobiological factors that alter brain functioning by affecting one or more cognitive processes related to learning. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of cognitive telerehabilitation in adolescents with learning disabilities to overcome the treatment problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Methods: Twenty-four patients diagnosed with Unspecified Learning Disability (mean ± SD age: 18.

Is there a correlation between dyslipidemia and cognitive impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis?

. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune and demyelination disease of the central nervous system that causes progressive accumulation of disability over time. Recent studies have highlighted the correlation between metabolic disorders and cognitive dysfunctions.