Psychological Sex Differences and Autistic Traits
Researchers confirm two long standing theories to be correct, the Empathizing-Systemizing theory of sex differences and the Extreme Male Brain theory of autism.... Read More...
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Autism Behaviors Show Unique Brain Network Fingerprints in Infants
A new study reveals unique functional brain networks associated with characteristic behaviors of ASD in infants at risk of developing autism.... Read More...
Saliva Based RNA Panel Distinguishes Children with ASD From Non-Autistic Peers
A new study reveals researchers were able to distinguish between children with or without ASD diagnosis, thanks to a new saliva based biomarker panel. Researchers report the test can be used in children as young as 18 month, assisting in early diagnosis of autism.... Read More...
Autism Associated with Zinc Deficiency in Early Development
A new study reveals a mechanistic link between zinc levels in fetal development, genes and abnormal neural connections associated with autism.... Read More...
Unraveling a Genetic Network Linked to Autism
Using CRISPR techniques, researchers have uncovered a genetic network linked to autism.... Read More...
Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk
Researchers report children exposed to fine particulates from outdoor pollution have an increased risk of developing autism by up to 78%.... Read More...
Master Key Gene Has Links to ASD and Schizophrenia
Researchers implicate MIR-137 as a potential causal factor in schizophrenia and ASD.... Read More...
Music Improves Social Communication in Children with ASD
A new study reports children on the autism spectrum who participate in musical activities have significantly improved social communication skills than those who are not exposed to music therapy.... Read More...
Common Medications Taken During Pregnancy Not Linked to ASD Risk
A new study reports prenatal exposure to common antidepressants and antipsychotics does not increase the risk of a child developing autism.... Read More...
Unique Patterns of Neural Communications Discovered in Brains of Autistic Children
A new study reveals unique connections within brain networks in children on the autism spectrum. Researchers say, in ASD, the amygdala shows marked differences in connection with the occipital cortex than in typically developing children.... Read More...
Colored Filter Improves Dyslexic Children’s Reading Speed
Using a green filter help to increase reading speed for children with dyslexia, researchers report.... Read More...
Bee Study Links Genes to Social Behaviors, Including Autism
Bees are helping researchers to uncover genes responsible for social behaviors, including social deficits associated with ASD. Researchers have identified 200 new gene variations linked to social behaviors, with 21 clustered in or nearby 6 genes implicated in autism.... Read More...