Autism spectrum disorders

Linking brain development and autism

While earning her bachelor's degree in psychology from Penn State Brandywine, Rebecca Slomowitz quickly discovered her passion for child development and instinctively knew she wanted to pursue a career in the field.

Autism spectrum disorders

Autism intervention studies lack diversity, researcher says

Autism affects children from all walks of life, and education professionals need scientifically based interventions to help those affected develop reading and other life skills. However, a recent study has found that the ...

Autism spectrum disorders

Five early signs of autism

If you're a parent or caregiver who is concerned that your child may have Autism Spectrum Disorder, getting a diagnosis as soon as possible is important because early intervention can be the key to the most optimal outcomes.

Autism spectrum disorders

Study sheds light on health needs of adults with autism

While the spotlight of autism research generally shines on children, research at the University of Rochester Medical Center shows that adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to suffer serious health problems ...

Autism spectrum disorders

Researchers find biomarker for autism that may aid diagnostics

By identifying a key signaling defect within a specific membrane structure in all cells, University of California, Irvine researchers believe, they have found both a possible reliable biomarker for diagnosing certain forms ...

Autism spectrum disorders

When children with autism grow old

In the public consciousness, autism spectrum disorder only affects children. In truth, ASD is a lifelong condition. But how it affects older adults is a gaping unknown in autism research. Now, a new and significant grant ...

Autism spectrum disorders

Learning daily skills prepares kids with autism for adult life

(HealthDay)—Adults with autism have a better chance of finding and keeping a job if they can effectively perform basic daily tasks, such as bathing, brushing their teeth, cleaning and preparing meals, new research reveals.

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