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Expert insight: How to support autistic children heading back to class
Returning to school can present new opportunities along with concerns and challenges.
Aug 29, 2024
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Collaborative research cracks the autism code, making the neurodivergent brain visible
A multi-university research team co-led by University of Virginia engineering professor Gustavo K. Rohde has developed a system that can spot genetic markers of autism in brain images with 89 to 95% accuracy.
Aug 28, 2024
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Autistic traits, behavioral problems in 7-year-olds linked with gender nonconforming play
Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds—as measured by levels of gender-conforming play—may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to ...
Aug 28, 2024
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Study shows Dungeons and Dragons can help autistic people gain confidence and find their inner hero
Dungeons and Dragons is a hugely popular role-playing game enjoyed by millions of people all over the world, both in person and online, every day.
Aug 27, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders linked to neurotransmitter switching in the brain
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) involve mild to severe impairment of social, behavioral and communication abilities. These disorders can significantly impact performance at school, in employment and in other areas of life. ...
Aug 22, 2024
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Smartphone eye-tracking could expand autism research reach
One of the most effective means of investigating and understanding autism is eye tracking. Participants are shown photos or videos, and computer software records where their gaze rests. Autistic individuals are more likely ...
Aug 22, 2024
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AI model aids early detection of autism
A new machine learning model can predict autism in young children from relatively limited information. This is shown in a new study by Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Network Open. The model can facilitate early detection ...
Aug 19, 2024
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Knocking out one key gene leads to autistic traits, mouse study shows
More than 70 genes have been linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental condition in which differences in the brain lead to a host of altered behaviors, including issues with language, social communication, ...
Aug 16, 2024
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National data indicate that autistic birthing people are at increased risk for postpartum anxiety and depression
American women have the highest rate of maternal deaths among high-income countries, with outcomes worse for minoritized groups.
Aug 15, 2024
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New research identifies early sensorimotor markers for autism spectrum disorder
A study published in the journal iScience has uncovered significant findings related to the early sensorimotor features and cognitive abilities of toddlers who are later diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The ...
Aug 14, 2024
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Sibling secrets: Autism's impact on family ties
A recent study provides fresh insights into the dynamics of sibling relationships in families with a child diagnosed with autism. This research explores the unique perspectives of both mothers and siblings, unveiling fascinating ...
Aug 14, 2024
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Do plastics cause autism? Here's what the latest study really says
A study out recently has prompted much media attention about the role of plastics in developing autism.
Aug 10, 2024
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The success of an adaptive sport program in Pakistan has lessons for inclusivity in Canada
Almost 350,000 people live with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Pakistan. Many face exclusion from education and social activities and opportunities for education and sports are rare for them. In addition, social stigma ...
Aug 9, 2024
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ADHD symptoms in autistic children linked to neighborhood conditions
Autistic youth who were born in underserved neighborhoods are more likely to have greater attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms than those born in communities with more resources. This is one finding of ...
Aug 8, 2024
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Research finds association between prenatal exposure to plastics and autism in boys
Florey researchers have found evidence of higher levels of the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in pregnant mothers who gave birth to sons with autism.
Aug 7, 2024
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Collaborative autism study analyzes movement through computer vision technology
A collaborative research study, led by IU Columbus Associate Professor of Psychology Mark Jaime, is getting attention in the neuroscience field for its innovative study of physical movement and autistic traits.
Aug 7, 2024
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Occupational therapist devises inclusive adaptive swim lessons for autistic children
When Marykate Galluzzo was 16, she taught swim lessons at a community pool, and got offered a chance to give a private lesson to a young boy—a welcome opportunity because it meant more money.
Jul 31, 2024
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Neurodivergent children are twice as likely to experience chronic disabling fatigue in adolescence
New research led by Dr. Lisa Quadt, Research Fellow in Psychiatry at BSMS and Dr. Jessica Eccles, Reader in Brain-Body Medicine at BSMS, highlights a significant link between neurodivergence and chronic fatigue. The study ...
Jul 29, 2024
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Fatty acids in umbilical cord blood might cause autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects learning capability and social behavior of people. Over the past few decades, awareness regarding ASD has increased, especially regarding its prevalence ...
Jul 29, 2024
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How autistic and non-autistic people can understand each other better
Autistic people often experience difficulties with social communication. It's so common, in fact, that it's one of the central criteria for an autism diagnosis.
Jul 26, 2024
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Cancer drug could ease cognitive function for some with autism
An experimental cancer drug could make thinking easier for individuals with Rett syndrome, a rare disorder linked to autism, according to new research from the University of California San Diego—a discovery that could lead ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Study suggests prenatal diet may play a role in autism
A small team of public health specialists from the University of Glasgow and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health reports a possible link between some cases of autism and prenatal diet.
Large study confirms siblings of autistic children have 20% chance of autism
Siblings of autistic children have a 20% chance of being autistic themselves—about seven times higher than the rate in infants with no autistic siblings.
Jul 16, 2024
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Research explains why board games so popular among many people with autism
Board gaming is a growing industry, and anecdotally popular among people who display autistic traits.
Jul 12, 2024
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What is AuDHD? Five important things to know when someone has both autism and ADHD
You may have seen some new ways to describe when someone is autistic and also has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The terms "AuDHD" or sometimes "AutiADHD" are being used on social media, with people describing ...
Jul 10, 2024
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