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Ga. autism project looks to early detection
A partnership between an autism research center and the state of Georgia is working to boost early detection and diagnosis of the disorder.
Sep 21, 2013
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Genetic targets for autism spectrum disorder identified
Autism is a spectrum of closely related symptoms involving behavioral, social and cognitive deficits. Early detection of autism in children is key to producing the best outcomes; however, searching for the genetic causes ...
Feb 20, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rochester autism researchers present new findings at IMFAR
Much about autism is unknown, but researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) are working to learn more about the neurodevelopmental disorder and its most effective treatments. A team of researchers ...
May 14, 2011
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Baby's immune system might hint at autism risk
(HealthDay)—While the origins of autism remain mysterious, new research points to the infant immune system as a potential contributing factor.
May 11, 2016
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Study views happiness through the lens of autism
An Australian first study is exploring what happiness looks like through the lens of autism.
Apr 7, 2016
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Overhaul of our understanding of why autism potentially occurs
An analysis of autism research covering genetics, brain imaging, and cognition led by Laurent Mottron of the University of Montreal has overhauled our understanding of why autism potentially occurs, develops and results in ...
Aug 12, 2014
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Improving autism interventions
"We have a huge need for efficient, reliable and objective autism-screening tools. Currently, there's nothing that could easily and dependably be administered to every single child."
Jan 4, 2018
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Discovering age-specific brain changes in autism
The field of autism research has tried to find a central theory underlying brain changes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Now, a new study shows that individuals with the disorder exhibit different patterns ...
Mar 26, 2015
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Early repetitive behaviors may signal autism risk
(HealthDay)—There may be a simple way to help spot signs of autism early on in siblings of children with the disorder, new research suggests.
May 14, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How are epilepsy and autism linked?
Epilepsy and autism spectrum disorders, or ASD, show a remarkable degree of comorbidity and may share pathological mechanisms. Questions that have bogged down scientists about these disorders include: Does autism lead to ...
Nov 9, 2021
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