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Research articles covering work related to austism spectrum disorders are provided below.

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·April 16, 2021·3 min read

Autism Develops Differently in Girls Than Boys

Study reveals there are differences in genes and the genetic burdens that underpin ASD between males and females. Researchers also found specific differences in the ways the brains of girls on the autism spectrum respond to different social cues. Read More

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·April 9, 2021·9 min read

ADHD and Autism Associated With In-Utero Heavy Metals and Essential Minerals

Prenatal exposure to heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, and arsenic, and increased levels of the mineral manganese, were linked to an increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum diagnosis in children. Read More

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·April 8, 2021·6 min read

Autism Gene Study Finds Widespread Impact to Brain’s Growth Signaling Network

Mutations in the autism-related Dyrk1a gene lead to brain undergrowth in mice. Researchers say an existing drug appears to reverse the damage. Read More

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·March 29, 2021·5 min read

Rising Autism Rates, Specifically in Minorities and Socially Disadvantaged Children

In the UK, one in 57 children is on the autism spectrum. The number is significantly higher than previously reported. Children from minority backgrounds were up to 38% more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Children with ASD were more likely to also experience social disadvantages. Read More

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·March 22, 2021·6 min read

Researchers Close in on Root of Slow Motor Learning in Autism

Motor learning deficits associated with autism may be the result of reduced levels of noradrenaline release in the primary motor cortex. Read More

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·March 17, 2021·3 min read

A Tool for More Inclusive Autism Screening

A new visual-based tool may help to reduce social disparities at a critical point of child development for a more accurate assessment of autism. Read More

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·March 12, 2021·5 min read

Are There Differences in the Brains of Autistic Men and Women?

In both neurotypical males and people on the autism spectrum, researchers found a reduction in resting-state brain function in the default mode network. Additionally, connectivity between the two hemispheres in the visual cortex is reduced in women with ASD. Read More

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·March 12, 2021·5 min read

Adolescents With Autism May Engage Neural Control Systems Differently

Proactive control is not impaired in those on the autism spectrum. Instead, those with ASD implement proactive control in a unique manner. Read More

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·March 3, 2021·4 min read

Evolution Drives Autism and Other Conditions to Occur Much More Frequently in Boys

Hereditary forces that have evolved over millions of years favor mate selection and reproduction in the early years of male sexual maturity at the expense of longer-term well-being. This may explain why females tend to live longer and are less vulnerable to certain health and developmental disorders. Read More

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·February 28, 2021·4 min read

Picture Books Can Boost Physical Activity for Youth With Autism

A new picture book with step-by-step instructions on how to do basic exercises like jumping jacks, helps increase levels of physical activity in young people with ASD. Read More

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·February 24, 2021·4 min read

Machine Learning Used to Identify Autism Blood Biomarkers

Using machine learning to analyze blood samples, researchers have identified a group of new biomarkers that could lead to early diagnosis of autism. Read More

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·February 19, 2021·4 min read

Links Found Between Fetal Head Growth and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Measuring fetal head growth during pregnancy could help doctors identify which children are at risk of ASD. Researchers found fetuses with narrower heads during mid-gestation are more likely to be diagnosed with autism during childhood. The head development abnormalities appear to be sex-specific, with males and females showing different head shapes. Additionally, the head abnormalities appear to be related to the severity of ASD symptoms. Read More

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