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Study links gene-regulating brain circuit formation to autism and seizures
The gene neuropilin2 encodes a receptor involved in cell-cell interactions in the brain and plays a key role in regulating the development of neural circuits. Neuropilin2 controls migration of inhibitory neurons as well as ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Study shows autistic individuals enrolled in Medicaid and receiving federal housing support grew 70% from 2008–16
Affordable and stable housing is critical to improving health across a person's lifespan. People with disabilities, including autism, comprise a significant share of people in need of housing assistance. However, the intersection ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Exploring gender and neurodiversity: Reduced androgen levels linked to autism-associated traits
Why have males been overrepresented among geniuses in STEM fields so far? A popular biological psychological explanation is the "Extreme Male Brain Theory" (EMB), which suggests that an overdose of prenatal androgen (male ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Research reveals unique features of brain cells linked to neurodevelopmental conditions
Specific brain cells known as layer 5 pyramidal neurons play a vital role in how our brains process information. Research by the team of Prof. Joris de Wit (VIB-KU Leuven) and colleagues highlights the differences between ...
Jan 7, 2025
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Can apps and digital resources support your child with autism or ADHD? Here's what to look for
Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about 1 in 10 children. These conditions impact development, behavior and well-being.
Jan 7, 2025
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Multilingualism boosts cognitive skills in autistic children, study suggests
A study from UCLA Health adds to the growing body of evidence on the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages, finding that multilingualism not only enhances general cognitive abilities but also may help reduce certain ...
Jan 3, 2025
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Autism prevalence reaches 61.8 million globally, study shows
The global prevalence and rank of nonfatal burden of autism spectrum disorder are high, according to a review published online Dec. 19 in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Dec 29, 2024
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Lithium shows promise in treating autism-related symptoms in mouse study
A discovery has highlighted lithium—a drug long used to treat bipolar disorder and depression—as a potential therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This research, conducted by a team at the Center for Synaptic Brain ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Autism tops list of worldwide youth health issues
Autism ranks among the top ten health problems for young people under 20.
Dec 23, 2024
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Previously unknown genetic links provide insights into autism's prevalence among males
Research published in The American Journal of Human Genetics has identified a previously unknown genetic link to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study found that variants in the DDX53 gene contribute to ASD, providing ...
Dec 19, 2024
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New findings expand genetic knowledge of autism underpinnings
Hundreds of novel genetic variants across an ancestrally diverse cohort of 195 families, including 222 people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have been identified by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center, expanding ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorder ranks among top 10 causes of non-fatal health burden in youth, global study shows
A new global analysis reveals that an estimated 61.8 million people in 2021 were autistic —equivalent to one in every 127 individuals. Conducted as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Researchers reveal important themes to improve interactions between police and Black autistic youth
Law enforcement provides critical community services, yet Black autistic youth often face an elevated risk of negative outcomes during police interactions. In an effort to learn more about these encounters within the autistic ...
Dec 16, 2024
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Eyes on the brain: How eye movements help understand facial processing in children with autism
University of Houston psychology researcher Jason Griffin, who has pioneered new ways of measuring eye movements to understand autism spectrum disorder, is reporting that children with autism focus on faces differently than ...
Dec 9, 2024
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Newly discovered genetic variants linked to autism
Newly discovered genetic variants have been linked to autism and developmental delays, according to an international study published in Molecular Psychiatry.
Dec 4, 2024
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Autism study reveals pivotal role of neuronal protein CPEB4 condensates
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in communication and social behavior. Approximately 20% of cases are linked to a specific genetic mutation, but the origin of the remaining 80%, known ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Autism and neural dynamic range: Insights into slower, more detailed processing
A study appearing in Nature Neuroscience has linked distinct neural and behavioral characteristics in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to a simple computational principle.
Nov 27, 2024
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Study reveals brain mechanisms involved in genetically based autism
A study from Tel Aviv University expands the understanding of the biological mechanism underlying genetically-based autism, specifically mutations in the SHANK3 gene, responsible for nearly one million cases of autism worldwide. ...
Nov 20, 2024
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Is it OK to use the term 'neurospicy' when talking about autism and other neurodivergences?
Language trends change quickly at the hands of social media users. They explode into our screens, rather than slowly evolve. This can change the ways we talk about diagnoses such as autism and concepts like neurodiversity.
Nov 15, 2024
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Standardized screening finds more young children likely to have autism
New research from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found that the use of standardized autism screening during pediatric well-child visits identifies more children with high autism likelihood at a younger age, ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Protective genetic mutation offers new hope for understanding autism and brain development
Tel Aviv University researchers have made a discovery that could enhance our understanding of genetic mutations and their role in brain development.
Nov 14, 2024
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Airports and travel hubs can be overwhelming for autistic people—here's what could help
As another Australian summer approaches, many people are planning their holidays, looking forward to the joy travel brings. Yet for Australia's 5.5 million people with a disability, what should be an exciting journey often ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Computer game study reveals an association between autistic traits and successful exploration strategies
People with stronger autistic trails showed distinct exploration patterns and higher levels of persistence in a computer game, ultimately resulting in better performance than people with lower scores of autistic traits, according ...
Oct 31, 2024
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Autistic psychiatrists who don't know they're autistic may fail to spot autism in patients
Pioneering research exploring the experiences of autistic psychiatrists has revealed that psychiatrists who are unaware that they themselves are autistic may fail to recognize the condition in their patients. The study, conducted ...
Oct 31, 2024
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Autism diagnoses rising among U.S. children, adults
Big surges in new autism diagnoses among young adults, as well a rise in diagnoses for girls and young women, have driven a near-tripling of U.S. autism cases in just over a decade, researchers report.
Oct 30, 2024
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