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Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition. Someone may have social and communication differences, sensory issues and/or restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior or interests.
May 1, 2025
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Neuroscience
Compromised synapse-clearing ability linked to autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition in which affected individuals experience difficulties in social communication and exhibit restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior or interests.
Apr 30, 2025
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HHS clarifies: No new autism registry will be created
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it will not create a new autism registry, reversing an earlier announcement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Apr 29, 2025
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RFK Jr. exaggerates share of autistic population with severe limitations, experts suggest
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attracted notice—and in some quarters, outrage—for remarks about autism, a topic he's clashed with scientists about for years.
Apr 29, 2025
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Attendance gap for autistic pupils linked to unmet needs and lack of school resources
Autistic pupils are significantly less likely to attend school regularly, particularly at a young age, a University of Otago-led study has found.
Apr 29, 2025
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Hormone supplementation in rhesus monkeys points to potential autism treatment
For years, Florida Tech's Catherine Talbot, an assistant professor of psychology, has worked to understand the sociality of male rhesus monkeys and how low-social monkeys can serve as a model for humans with autism. Her most ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Crisis prevention program offers support for autistic children and their families
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute have developed and tested a virtual mental health crisis prevention program designed specifically for families of autistic children.
Apr 28, 2025
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Autism not linked with increased age-related cognitive decline, finds study
There is no difference over time in the spatial working memory of older people who have autistic traits and those who are neurotypical, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Apr 24, 2025
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Predicting how an autistic child will develop cognitively
Will a child who's evaluated for autism later develop an intellectual disability? Can this be accurately predicted? Early-childhood experts in Quebec say they've have come up with a better way to find out.
Apr 22, 2025
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RFK Jr.'s major autism study to use private health records
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will provide private health data to researchers for U.S. health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new autism study.
Apr 22, 2025
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Autistic people's experiences of periods are under-researched. Here's why that needs to change
Periods can be painful, unpredictable and disruptive. And for autistic people, they can present additional challenges. From sensory sensitivities to barriers accessing health care, the experience of autistic menstruation ...
Apr 22, 2025
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Study reveals new genetic mechanism behind autism development
Scientists from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the University of Las Vegas, Nevada (UNLV) have uncovered a genetic link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a rare genetic condition called myotonic dystrophy ...
Apr 21, 2025
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A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities
Susan de Meyer's horses have different effects on different children. Hyperactive kids learn to be a little quieter around them while nonverbal children are moved to communicate and to bond with them.
Apr 21, 2025
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Autism prevalence was 32.2 per 1,000 8-year-olds in 2022, analysis shows
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was 32.2 per 1,000 children aged 8 years across 16 sites in the United States in 2022, according to research published in the April 17 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Autism rates in US rise again to 1 in 31 kids, CDC says
An estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, marking another jump in a long string of increases.
Apr 15, 2025
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Focusing on a child's strengths can transform assessments—and help them thrive after ADHD or autism diagnosis
When parents are concerned about their child's development, they often seek an assessment to address concerns and identify any conditions, such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or learning disorders.
Apr 15, 2025
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Parent surveys may help detect early signs of autism in first year of life
Autism is typically diagnosed in children ages 3 to 5 years old, but researchers at the University of Missouri's Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment are exploring whether signs of autism could be detected as early ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Gut-brain link may affect behavior in children with autism
A new USC study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system—ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing behavioral symptoms.
Apr 14, 2025
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Autism: The neural origin of the social bond
From birth, human survival depends on the ability to engage with others. This ability, which is essential for development, seems to be impaired very early on in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), who show limited ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Autism, stimming and touch: Exploring differences in brain processing of active vs. passive touch
Tapping a pen, shaking a leg, twirling hair—we have all been in a classroom, meeting, or a public place where we find ourselves or someone else engaging in repetitive behavior—a type of self-stimulatory movement also ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Autistic patients need better care and accommodations in the medical office, researchers say
A simple question would have made a world of difference for this routine pediatrician's visit, had it been asked: "What can we do to make this visit easier for you?" Lauren Schiff, MD, a gynecologic surgeon at the UNC School ...
Apr 14, 2025
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CBD could calm kids with autism
A non-intoxicating extract of cannabis appears to help children and teenagers with autism, a new study says.
Apr 12, 2025
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RFK Jr's autism 'epidemic' study raises anti-vaxx fears
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement of a vast study to reveal the cause of a so-called autism "epidemic" has alarmed medical experts, who fear it could rekindle thoroughly debunked conspiracy theories ...
Apr 12, 2025
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Puberty triggers brain rewiring in genetic condition tied to autism, mouse study suggests
Changes in brain connectivity before and after puberty may explain why some children with a rare genetic disorder have a higher risk of developing autism or schizophrenia, according to a UCLA Health study.
Apr 11, 2025
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Low-dose opioids could help promote social behaviors for people with autism spectrum disorder
The same chemicals and receptors that control the sensation of pain in the opioid system also play a role in regulating social behavior. The body produces natural opioid substances which are drawn to receptors throughout ...
Apr 11, 2025
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