Autism spectrum disorders
We need to stop perpetuating the myth that children grow out of autism
Around 1% of the population has an autism spectrum disorder, with estimates ranging from one in 150 to one in 70.
Sep 11, 2019
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Autism spectrum disorders
Study finds transgender, non-binary autism link
New research indicates that transgender and non-binary individuals are significantly more likely to have autism or display autistic traits than the wider population—a finding that has important implications for gender confirmation ...
Jul 16, 2019
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Autism spectrum disorders
Girls and boys on autism spectrum tell stories differently, could explain 'missed diagnosis' in girls
Boys are four times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet a growing body of research shows that the condition is more common in girls than previously thought, strongly suggesting ...
Apr 23, 2019
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Neuroscience
Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model
Work published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that an enzyme inhibitor developed by Professor Bruce Hammock and colleagues at UC Davis reduced inflammation in the brains of ...
Mar 19, 2019
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New research shows that children with autism are able to create imaginary friends
Playing with an imaginary companion (IC) helps children learn essential social skills such as empathy with other people. It is often believed that autistic youngsters are incapable of creating pretend play pals—a further ...
May 2, 2018
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Autism spectrum disorders
Healthcare costs for adults with autism more than double those for general population
Researchers compared total annual healthcare costs for adults on the autism spectrum to costs for adults with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and adults in the general population and found them to be 20% ...
Apr 24, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Prolonged acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to increased ASD and ADHD risk
A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds new light on the possible relationship between prolonged use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood.
Apr 24, 2018
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autism therapy: Brain stimulation restores social behavior in mice
Scientists are examining the feasibility of treating autistic children with neuromodulation after a new study showed social impairments can be corrected by brain stimulation.
Dec 13, 2017
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Autism spectrum disorders
Clinical study finds scalp acupuncture effective for treating autistic children
The School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) conducted a clinical observation of scalp acupuncture treatment for 68 children with autism. The findings indicated that 66 patients have shown improvements ...
Oct 17, 2017
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Autism spectrum disorders
Masculine features linked to autism
We can now log on to our iPhones using 3-D facial scanning, but 3-D scanning also has some very vital medical benefits.
Sep 26, 2017
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