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Psychology & Psychiatry

Tracking tiny facial movements can reveal subtle emotions in autistic individuals

A study led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers suggests that tiny facial movements—too slight for the human eye to notice—could help scientists better understand social communication in people with autism.

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Preference for predictable visual stimuli can serve as an early indicator for autism spectrum disorder

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience social communication impairments and engage in restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs). Early identification of these symptoms is critical for timely intervention, ...

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Job interviews can be a hurdle for autistic applicants

A job interview can make anyone anxious. For people with autism, an interview can be extra stressful. They might avoid eye contact or rush when they speak. They could miss social cues or fidget to cope with discomfort from ...

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App helps identify autistic children in India

Children with autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders in India can be successfully identified by community healthcare workers using a low-cost app, a study has found.

Medications

Review of efficacy and safety of novel MDXX analogs

A new review in the journal Psychedelic Medicine describes the complex pharmacology of methylenedioxy amphetamine analogs, or MDXX drugs, and how they may help treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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New research clarifies connection between autism and the microbiome

The biological roots of autism continue to perplex researchers, despite a growing body of studies looking at an increasing array of genetic, cellular and microbial data. Recently, scientists have homed in on a new and promising ...

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Joint attention-based AI system helps detect autism

A joint attention-based deep learning system provides good predictive performance for differentiating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from typical development (TD), according to a study published online May 25 in JAMA Network ...

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Young girls more difficult to diagnose with autism, say researchers

Girls with autism tend to be diagnosed later than boys, largely because they can present with different characteristics than those classically related to autism. This means that they may not receive the supports they need.