AutismFeaturedGenetics·October 15, 2014·3 min readSiblings of Children with Autism Can Show Signs at 18 MonthsA new study reports autism symptoms develop by the age of 18 months in 57% of children who have an older sibling with ASD.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 26, 2015·2 min readDiscovering Age Specific Brain Changes in AutismLarge scale connectivity within the brain changes with age in children with autism, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 9, 2015·5 min readSex Differences Study Implies Overrepresentation of Autism in BoysA new study implies boys may be overrepresented as autistic based on normal sex differences.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·July 15, 2015·5 min readMechanism for Altered Pattern of Brain Growth in Autism Spectrum Disorder IdentifiedResearcher discover how mutations in a specific autism risk gene alter the course of early brain development.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·July 16, 2015·3 min readUsing Stem Cells to Create ‘Mini Brains’ Helps Further Understanding of AutismA new stem cell study could help predict autism and could lead to new drug targets for ASD.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 27, 2015·6 min readExperimental Drug Extends Lifespan and Could Reverse Rett Syndrome: Mouse StudyAccording 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.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·August 10, 2015·4 min readDoes 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.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·August 24, 2015·2 min readNew Technology Helps Transform Behavioral Therapy for Children with AutismResearchers have developed a new interactive platform that could help young children with autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2015·6 min readNew Genetic Testing Methods May Be Helpful For Children with Suspected AutismA 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.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 22, 2015·3 min readStudy Reports Rare Genetic Mutations Responsible for Almost Half of Autism CasesResearchers report ultra rare mutations of genes play a casual role in almost half autism spectrum disorder cases.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 23, 2015·3 min readExergaming Improves Mental and Physical Fitness in Children with AutismA 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.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 30, 2015·3 min readKey Receptor for Autism Treatment IdentifiedAccording to researchers, suppressing the activity of a specific serotonin receptor can help reduce autism relevant behaviors in mouse models.Read More