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·October 15, 2014·3 min read

Siblings of Children with Autism Can Show Signs at 18 Months

A new study reports autism symptoms develop by the age of 18 months in 57% of children who have an older sibling with ASD.

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·March 26, 2015·2 min read

Discovering Age Specific Brain Changes in Autism

Large scale connectivity within the brain changes with age in children with autism, a new study reports.

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·June 9, 2015·5 min read

Sex Differences Study Implies Overrepresentation of Autism in Boys

A new study implies boys may be overrepresented as autistic based on normal sex differences.

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·July 15, 2015·5 min read

Mechanism for Altered Pattern of Brain Growth in Autism Spectrum Disorder Identified

Researcher discover how mutations in a specific autism risk gene alter the course of early brain development.

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·July 16, 2015·3 min read

Using Stem Cells to Create ‘Mini Brains’ Helps Further Understanding of Autism

A new stem cell study could help predict autism and could lead to new drug targets for ASD.

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·July 27, 2015·6 min read

Experimental Drug Extends Lifespan and Could Reverse Rett Syndrome: Mouse Study

According to researchers, an experimental drug extends lifespan in male mice and ameliorates a number of behavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in female mice, signifying the disorder may be reversible.

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·August 10, 2015·4 min read

Does Genetic Research Offer Hope for Autism Cure?

A new study suggests how researchers may combine different genetic approaches in search for a cure for autism.

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·August 24, 2015·2 min read

New Technology Helps Transform Behavioral Therapy for Children with Autism

Researchers have developed a new interactive platform that could help young children with autism.

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·September 4, 2015·6 min read

New Genetic Testing Methods May Be Helpful For Children with Suspected Autism

A new study reports the use of two new genetic testing technologies among children with autism may help identify genetic mutations potentially linked to the disorder.

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·September 22, 2015·3 min read

Study Reports Rare Genetic Mutations Responsible for Almost Half of Autism Cases

Researchers report ultra rare mutations of genes play a casual role in almost half autism spectrum disorder cases.

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·September 23, 2015·3 min read

Exergaming Improves Mental and Physical Fitness in Children with Autism

A new study reports that games used for exercising, such as Makoto arena, can help improve both the physical and mental health of children with autism.