Autism spectrum disorders
Girls better at 'camouflaging' traits of autism
Autistic females are flying under the radar of diagnosis because they're so good at camouflaging their behaviors, researchers have warned.
Oct 22, 2020
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media Springer
- Country
- International
- History
- 1971 - present
- Website
- http://www.springer.com/10803
- Impact factor
- 3.348 (2008), Subject category "Psychology, developmental": Rank 9 of 55 ()
Autism spectrum disorders
Autism rates declining among wealthy whites, escalating among poor
Wealthy, white California counties—once considered the nation's hotbeds for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - have seen prevalence flatten or fall in the last two decades, while rates among poor whites and minorities keep ...
Mar 20, 2020
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Children with autism find understanding facial expressions difficult
A team from Bristol's School of Experimental Psychology aimed to find out whether six basic facial expressions differing in intensity are challenging for young people with autism to recognise.
Mar 30, 2017
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Study finds that a subset of children often considered to have autism may be misdiagnosed
Children with a genetic disorder called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, who frequently are believed to also have autism, often may be misidentified because the social impairments associated with their developmental delay may mimic ...
Sep 18, 2013
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Neuroscience
Brain biology tied to social reorientation during entry to adolescence
A specific region of the brain is in play when children consider their identity and social status as they transition into adolescence—that often-turbulent time of reaching puberty and entering middle school, says a University ...
Apr 23, 2013
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Early treatment sparks striking brain changes in autism
When given early treatment, children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) made significant improvements in behavior, communication, and most strikingly, brain function, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in a new ...
Nov 6, 2012
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Autism spectrum disorders
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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Autism spectrum disorders
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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Autism spectrum disorders
Autism screening tool goes global
Researchers at Flinders University are excited about the world-wide uptake of their early screening tool for children suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Jun 4, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Q&A: Telehealth study may help improve access to autism assessments
A study by UC Davis Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has found that developmental assessments for autism performed through telehealth may be a good alternative to in-person evaluations. The research, published ...
May 30, 2024
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