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Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 23, 2020·4 min read

Diversity and Severity of Autism Symptoms Linked to Mutation Locations

The severity of autism symptoms depends on which specific functional unit within a gene is the target of the mutation.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·December 17, 2020·6 min read

Big Brains and White Matter: New Clues About Autism Subtypes

Two new studies shed light on brain development and changes in ASD. Researchers found the development of white matter tracts in the brain was linked to the severity of autism symptoms. Additionally, larger brain size at age 3 was linked to a larger brain size later in childhood.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 16, 2020·3 min read

New Insights Into Fragile X Syndrome and the Fetal Brain

Researchers have identified a potential molecular mechanism that causes Fragile X syndrome in the developing fetal brain.

Autism Featured Psychology

·December 12, 2020·3 min read

Psychiatric Disorders Explain Increased Risk for Self-Harm In ASD

Young adults on the autism spectrum with co-morbid psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and affective disorders, have a higher risk of self-harm and suicidal behaviors.

Autism Featured Psychology

·December 11, 2020·5 min read

Young People With Autism Show Cognitive Gains From Childhood to Early Adult Life

Children with autism show a significant increase in IQ scores between the ages of 12 and 23. Those with the greatest increases in IQ scores had early regressions in language and communication skills by the age of 12.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·December 11, 2020·4 min read

Vitamin D the Clue to More Autism Spectrum Disorder in Boys

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may explain why males are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD than girls. The study reports prenatal vitamin d deficiency increases testosterone in the developing male brain.

Autism Featured Psychology

·December 3, 2020·4 min read

Autism Study Suggests Connection Between Repetitive Behaviors and Gut Problems

A new study reports on a link between repetitive behaviors associated with autism and gastrointestinal problems. Researchers also found a connection between the severity of ASD symptoms and an increased risk of children experiencing more severe constipation, stomach pains, and other GI problems. However, no association was found between GI problems and social or communication difficulties associated with ASD.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·November 19, 2020·4 min read

Wearable Imaging Cap Provides a Window Into Babies’ Brains

A newly developed headset capable of brain mapping may help provide new insight into developmental disorders, including autism and cerebral palsy.

Auditory Neuroscience Autism Featured Neuroscience

·November 12, 2020·4 min read

Hearing Test May Detect Autism in Newborns

Researchers report the ABR hearing test given to newborns to detect auditory problems could be adapted to identify infants at risk of autism spectrum disorder.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 29, 2020·7 min read

Studies Link Some Autism to Brain Cells That Guide Sociability and Platonic Love

Mouse study links specific autism types to abnormal parvocellular oxytocin neurons in the hypothalamus.

Autism Featured Genetics

·October 22, 2020·6 min read

Cord Blood DNA Can Hold Clues for Early Autism Diagnosis and Intervention

A distinct DNA methylation signature has been discovered in cord blood of children who are later diagnosed with autism. The findings could provide a new biomarker for early detection and intervention for ASD.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·October 9, 2020·5 min read

The Choroid Plexus: A Conduit for Prenatal Inflammation?

Mouse study reveals the choroid plexus can act as a conduit for inflammation that can arise from maternal inflammation, impacting fetal brain development.