Autism spectrum disorders

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 ...

Autism spectrum disorders

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."

Autism spectrum disorders

Autism biomarker seen as boon for new treatments

Researchers at the UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment have identified a signature brain-wave pattern for children with autism spectrum disorder related to a genetic condition known as Dup15q syndrome. The research ...

Autism spectrum disorders

MSSNG study expands understanding of autism's complex genetics

A new study from Autism Speaks' MSSNG program expands understanding of autism's complex causes and may hold clues for the future development of targeted treatments. The report, appearing in npj Genomic Medicine is the largest-ever ...

Autism spectrum disorders

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.

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