Autism spectrum disorders
Cutting-edge 3D facial scans could give genetic clues to autism
New Western Australian research is using high-tech 3D facial scans to give us a better understanding of the genetic causes of autism.
Sep 17, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers show key differences in emotion, adaptation skills of children with autism in school settings
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that children on the autism spectrum who have impaired executive functioning skills, which help control thoughts, emotions, and actions, can face challenges ...
Sep 1, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
National Autism Indicators Report: High rates of mental health conditions and persistent disparities in care
Mental health is an important part of whole-person health and wellbeing and is a key component of community health. But it is an often-overlooked part of health care. A recent report from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute ...
Aug 31, 2021
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Neuroscience
What a song reveals about vocal imitation deficits for autistic individuals
A new paper comparing the ability to match pitch and duration in speech and song is providing valuable insight into vocal imitation deficits for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Aug 10, 2021
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Neuroscience
Interoceptive accuracy differs across life stages, weaker in those with autism
Interoception is the ability to process and integrate signals originating from oneself internally, including heartbeats and breathing patterns. This ability is important for maintaining homeostasis (i.e., physiological equilibrium ...
Jul 19, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autism can be detected during toddlerhood using a brief questionnaire
New research led by the University of Cambridge suggests that autism can be detected at 18-30 months using the Quantitative Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (Q-CHAT), but it is not possible to identify every child at a young ...
Jul 16, 2021
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Neuroscience
First study reveals bilingualism not a problem for children with Down's syndrome
In the first study of its kind in the UK, researchers examined language in Welsh-English bilingual children with Down syndrome and found no evidence of additional difficulties compared to monolinguals.
Jun 29, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
Bilingualism as a natural therapy for autistic children
Affecting more than one in a hundred children, autism spectrum disorder is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. It has a particular impact on social interaction, including difficulties in understanding other ...
Jun 3, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
Using data science for early detection of autism
Autism spectrum disorder can be detected as early as six to twelve months old and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all children be screened between twelve and eighteen months of age.
Apr 5, 2021
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PBS Kids celebrates Autism Awareness Month with new friends
A new child is introduced this month on the animated TV show "Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum" who is a little different. He's sensitive to loud noises and he likes doing things his way, in his time.
Apr 1, 2021
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