Autism spectrum disorders
Why children with autism may be at risk of bullying
Children with autism may be at risk from bullying because they are more willing to accept unfair behaviour say psychologists.
May 3, 2018
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Prevalence of ASD estimated at 16.8 per 1,000 for 8-year-olds
(HealthDay)—The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was estimated at 16.8 per 1,000 children aged 8 years in 2014, according to research published online April 27 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ...
Apr 30, 2018
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Autism spectrum disorders
Here's why the apparent increase in autism spectrum disorders may be good for US children
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among American children continues to rise, new government data suggest. And that may be a good thing.
Apr 29, 2018
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US autism rate edges up in new CDC report
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health contributed to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that finds the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among 11 surveillance ...
Apr 26, 2018
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Attention deficit disorders
Study finds children with autism and ADHD at higher rise for anxiety
Children with both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk for being diagnosed with or treated for anxiety and mood disorders, according to a study published ...
Mar 30, 2018
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Autism spectrum disorders
Abnormal brain connections seen in preschoolers with autism
Preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, have abnormal connections between certain networks of their brains that can be seen using a special MRI technique, according to a study published online in the journal Radiology. ...
Mar 27, 2018
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Pediatrics
Children with autism and their younger siblings less likely to be fully vaccinated
Children with autism and their younger siblings are significantly less likely to be fully vaccinated than the general population, according to new Kaiser Permanente research published today in JAMA Pediatrics.
Mar 26, 2018
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Neuroscience
Amygdala neurons increase as children become adults—except in autism
In a striking new finding, researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute found that typically-developing children gain more neurons in a region of the brain that governs social and emotional behavior, the amygdala, as they become ...
Mar 20, 2018
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Neuroscience
Autism's social deficits are reversed by an anti-cancer drug
Of all the challenges that come with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the social difficulties are among the most devastating. Currently, there is no treatment for this primary symptom of ASD. New research at ...
Mar 12, 2018
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Moderate Facebook use promotes happiness in adults with Autism spectrum disorder
Among adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study has shown that those who use Facebook, in moderation, are happier than those who do not. This finding could not be generalized to overall use of social media, ...
Mar 12, 2018
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