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Lithium shows promise in treating autism-related symptoms in mouse study
A discovery has highlighted lithium—a drug long used to treat bipolar disorder and depression—as a potential therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This research, conducted by a team at the Center for Synaptic Brain ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Previously unknown genetic links provide insights into autism's prevalence among males
Research published in The American Journal of Human Genetics has identified a previously unknown genetic link to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study found that variants in the DDX53 gene contribute to ASD, providing ...
Dec 19, 2024
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New findings expand genetic knowledge of autism underpinnings
Hundreds of novel genetic variants across an ancestrally diverse cohort of 195 families, including 222 people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have been identified by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center, expanding ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorder ranks among top 10 causes of non-fatal health burden in youth, global study shows
A new global analysis reveals that an estimated 61.8 million people in 2021 were autistic —equivalent to one in every 127 individuals. Conducted as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Researchers reveal important themes to improve interactions between police and Black autistic youth
Law enforcement provides critical community services, yet Black autistic youth often face an elevated risk of negative outcomes during police interactions. In an effort to learn more about these encounters within the autistic ...
Dec 16, 2024
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Eyes on the brain: How eye movements help understand facial processing in children with autism
University of Houston psychology researcher Jason Griffin, who has pioneered new ways of measuring eye movements to understand autism spectrum disorder, is reporting that children with autism focus on faces differently than ...
Dec 9, 2024
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Newly discovered genetic variants linked to autism
Newly discovered genetic variants have been linked to autism and developmental delays, according to an international study published in Molecular Psychiatry.
Dec 4, 2024
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Autism study reveals pivotal role of neuronal protein CPEB4 condensates
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in communication and social behavior. Approximately 20% of cases are linked to a specific genetic mutation, but the origin of the remaining 80%, known ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Autism and neural dynamic range: Insights into slower, more detailed processing
A study appearing in Nature Neuroscience has linked distinct neural and behavioral characteristics in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to a simple computational principle.
Nov 27, 2024
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Study reveals brain mechanisms involved in genetically based autism
A study from Tel Aviv University expands the understanding of the biological mechanism underlying genetically-based autism, specifically mutations in the SHANK3 gene, responsible for nearly one million cases of autism worldwide. ...
Nov 20, 2024
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Is it OK to use the term 'neurospicy' when talking about autism and other neurodivergences?
Language trends change quickly at the hands of social media users. They explode into our screens, rather than slowly evolve. This can change the ways we talk about diagnoses such as autism and concepts like neurodiversity.
Nov 15, 2024
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Standardized screening finds more young children likely to have autism
New research from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found that the use of standardized autism screening during pediatric well-child visits identifies more children with high autism likelihood at a younger age, ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Protective genetic mutation offers new hope for understanding autism and brain development
Tel Aviv University researchers have made a discovery that could enhance our understanding of genetic mutations and their role in brain development.
Nov 14, 2024
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Airports and travel hubs can be overwhelming for autistic people—here's what could help
As another Australian summer approaches, many people are planning their holidays, looking forward to the joy travel brings. Yet for Australia's 5.5 million people with a disability, what should be an exciting journey often ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Computer game study reveals an association between autistic traits and successful exploration strategies
People with stronger autistic trails showed distinct exploration patterns and higher levels of persistence in a computer game, ultimately resulting in better performance than people with lower scores of autistic traits, according ...
Oct 31, 2024
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Autistic psychiatrists who don't know they're autistic may fail to spot autism in patients
Pioneering research exploring the experiences of autistic psychiatrists has revealed that psychiatrists who are unaware that they themselves are autistic may fail to recognize the condition in their patients. The study, conducted ...
Oct 31, 2024
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Autism diagnoses rising among U.S. children, adults
Big surges in new autism diagnoses among young adults, as well a rise in diagnoses for girls and young women, have driven a near-tripling of U.S. autism cases in just over a decade, researchers report.
Oct 30, 2024
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How the brain plans ahead to predict the world
Your brain not only processes what you see but continuously makes predictions based on your experiences. This process may be less finetuned in people with autism.
Oct 30, 2024
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Scientists highlight negative impacts of sleep disruption on early brain development
Sleep deprivation in adults has long been proven to cause long-term mental and physical health issues, including, but not limited to, weakened immune systems, weight gain, depression, and increased risk of dementia.
Oct 24, 2024
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Brain organoids reveal autism biology and potential treatments
Using stem cells generated from patients with a rare and severe form of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, Scripps Research scientists have grown personalized "mini-brains" (or organoids) to study the disorder ...
Oct 23, 2024
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Remote tool developed to helped detect autism and developmental delay in children with limited access to specialists
A Ukrainian researcher has developed a new digital tool for detecting autism and developmental delay in children. Her research has been published in Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health.
Oct 22, 2024
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What are executive function delays? Research shows they're similar in ADHD and autism
Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about 1 in 10 children. These conditions impact learning, behavior and development.
Oct 21, 2024
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Increased autism risk linked to Y chromosome, study finds
Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a Geisinger Health System study has found, offering a new explanation for the greater prevalence of autism in males. The results are published in Nature ...
Oct 17, 2024
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Study highlights key challenges and opportunities in transitioning autistic individuals into adulthood
The Autism Transitions Research Project has released new findings that underscore critical challenges and opportunities in transitioning autistic youth into adulthood. As approximately 1.2 million autistic individuals are ...
Oct 17, 2024
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