Last update:
Autism spectrum disorders news
Genetics
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
2
154
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
0
0
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
0
0
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
0
9
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
0
0
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
0
23
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
0
34
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
0
0
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
0
1
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
0
10
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
0
1
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
0
0
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
0
31
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
0
6
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
0
27
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
0
1
Autism spectrum disorder associated with altered gut microbiome in children
Specific bacterial and non-bacterial components of the gut microbiome and their functions could contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in male and female children, according to a study published in Nature Microbiology. ...
Jul 9, 2024
0
22
First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children
A new study reveals alarming findings on the psychological impact of terrorism on autistic children and their parents, following Hamas' October 7th, 2023 attack on Israel. The study is published in the journal Stress and ...
Jul 9, 2024
0
0
Researchers discover a new face-detecting brain circuit
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have uncovered a brain circuit in primates that rapidly detects faces. The findings help not only explain how primates sense and recognize faces, but could also have implications ...
Jul 2, 2024
0
56
Chorus or cacophony? Cicada song hits some ears harder than others
Shhhooo. Wee-uuu. Chick, chick, chick. That's the sound of three different cicada species. For some people, those sounds are the song of the summer. Others wish the insects would turn it down. The cacophony can be especially ...
Jul 2, 2024
0
13
First an autism diagnosis then a clinician's office—how the evidence supports a different approach for families
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Bill Shorten, has proposed a number of policy changes to the scheme. It is hoped these will ensure its sustainability for future generations.
Jul 2, 2024
0
0
New study suggests higher amounts of intervention may not be more helpful for children on the autism spectrum
When a child is diagnosed with autism, health care professionals often recommend intensive interventions, which can amount to 20-40 hours per week, to support their development.
Jun 25, 2024
0
62
Family psychiatric history: Effects on siblings of children with autism
Children who have an older sibling with autism spectrum disorder (autism) are at greater risk of developmental vulnerabilities if they also have other relatives with neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions, according ...
Jun 19, 2024
0
2
