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Researchers call for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be consigned to history

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2019

Researchers argue the term "high functioning autism" be abandoned by the scientific community as it is misleading and may create harmful expectations of abilities for children on the autism spectrum. "High functioning autism" is not a diagnostic term. The term is based on IQ assessments rather than functional assessments. While children with ASD may exhibit normal-to-higher IQ for their age, many experience skill based, social and behavioral difficulties that impact their daily lives. ... Read More...

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Autism Mutations Make the Brain Less Flexible

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

Study sheds light on how SETD5, a gene associated with ASD, alters behavior and may lead to less flexibility in the brain.... Read More...

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New Brain Development Disorder Identified

Neuroscience NewsMay 22, 2018

Researchers have identified a new neurodevelopmental disorder. The study reveals the inherited disorder can produce learning difficulties and increase seizure risks. The researchers have implicated a recessive mutation in CAMK2A in this new disorder. ... Read More...

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Potential Treatment For Autism and Intellectual Disability

Neuroscience NewsNovember 13, 2017

A GABA receptor modulating drug has been shown to reverse both social and cognitive deficits induced by a genetic mutation associated with autism and intellectual disabilities, researchers report.... Read More...

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Eight New Epilepsy Genes Discovered

Neuroscience NewsNovember 6, 2017

Using whole genome sequencing, researchers have identified eight novel genes associated with epileptic encephalopathy.... Read More...

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Multivitamin Use During Pregnancy Linked to Lower Autism With Intellectual Disability Risk

Neuroscience NewsOctober 5, 2017

According to Drexel University researchers, mothers who took multivitamins during pregnancy were 30% less likely to have children who develop autism with intellectual disability. However, researchers note the occurrence of autism without intellectual disability was not affected by the use of prenatal multivitamins.... Read More...

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Placebo Effect Despite Intellectual Disability

Neuroscience NewsMay 17, 2017

A new study provides contrary evidence to popular belief and states people with congenital intellectual disabilities are sensitive to placebo-like effects. ... Read More...

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26 Novel Genes Linked to Intellectual Disability

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2017

Researchers have identified 26 new genes that are linked to intellectual disabilities.... Read More...

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Pinpointing a Potential Treatment Target for Down Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2016

A new study of gene activity in the brains of people with Down syndrome reveals the formation of white matter is affected throughout life.... Read More...

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Researchers Identify New Syndrome That Causes Obesity and Intellectual Disabilities

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 4, 2016

Researchers have identified a new genetic syndrome that causes obesity and mental health problems in six families. The syndrome has an effect on the hypothalamus.... Read More...

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Hippocampal Circuit Abnormalities Linked to Learning Difficulties in Down Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsAugust 3, 2015

A new study sheds light into a possible cause of learning difficulties in Down syndrome. ... Read More...

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Reclassifying Intellectual Disabilities Accounts for Rise in Autism Diagnoses

Neuroscience NewsJuly 22, 2015

A new study reports the rise in autism diagnosis across the US is due, in part, to the reclassification of other intellectual disabilities which often co-occur with autism.... Read More...

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intellectual disability

Researchers call for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be consigned to history

Autism Mutations Make the Brain Less Flexible

New Brain Development Disorder Identified

Potential Treatment For Autism and Intellectual Disability

Eight New Epilepsy Genes Discovered

Multivitamin Use During Pregnancy Linked to Lower Autism With Intellectual Disability Risk

26 Novel Genes Linked to Intellectual Disability

Pinpointing a Potential Treatment Target for Down Syndrome

Researchers Identify New Syndrome That Causes Obesity and Intellectual Disabilities

Hippocampal Circuit Abnormalities Linked to Learning Difficulties in Down Syndrome

Reclassifying Intellectual Disabilities Accounts for Rise in Autism Diagnoses