AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2019‘Face blindness’ may involve a failed brain network, and could shed light on autismProsopagnosia, or "face-blindness", involves an entire network, not just one area of the brain. The findings may shed light on poor facial processing abilities associated with autism. Read More
auditory neuroscienceAutismFeaturedNeuroscience·May 21, 2019‘Implicit measures’ better assess vocabulary for those with autism than standard testsEye tracking and EEG may help to assess vocabulary knowledge in those on the autism spectrum. Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 21, 2020‘Love hormone’ oxytocin improves attachment issues in people with autismMale patients on the autism spectrum who were given oxytocin for four weeks experienced improvements in social attachment behaviors for up to 12 months. Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 28, 2019‘Mindreading’ neurons capable of having expectations about the behavior of the othersSimulation neurons found in the amygdala allow animals to reconstruct the mental state of social partners and predict intentions. Dysfunction in these newly identified neurons may be involved in disorders associated with social behavioral problems, such as autism and social anxiety. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 26, 2017‘Residual Echo’ of Ancient Humans in Scans May Hold Clues to Mental DisordersA new study in Scientific Reports finds evidence from MRI scans suggests Neanderthal derived genetic variations affect how the brains of modern humans work. Findings may shed light on specific deficits seen in ASD and schizophrenia, researchers believe. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·May 1, 201920 novel genes associated with bipolar disorder identifiedA study of more than 50,000 patients with bipolar disorder in 14 countries helped researchers identify 20 new genetic risk factors for bipolar disorder. Eight of the genes also had an association with an increased risk for schizophrenia. ASD and anorexia, it was discovered, also had genetic ties to bipolar depression. Read More
AutismNeurology·April 28, 20115-minute Screen Identifies Subtle Signs of Autism in 1-year oldsNIH-funded study demonstrates feasibility and effectiveness of conducting systematic screening during well-baby check-ups A five-minute checklist that parents can fill... Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 9, 201969 genes that increase the risk for autism identifiedStudy identifies 69 genes linked to increased autism risk, including 16 new genes previously not believed to be associated with ASD. Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 17, 2017A Blood Test For AutismA new study reports a computer algorithm that examines the level of metabolites in blood samples can accurately predict if a child is on the autism spectrum. Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·February 12, 2015A Brain System that Appears To Compensate for Autism, OCD, and DyslexiaPeople with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD, OCD and dyslexia appear to compensate for dysfunction by relying on declarative memory. Read More
AutismFeatured·June 25, 2013A Deep Brain DisorderResearchers identify that the connectivity between the thalamus and cerebral cortex is impaired in children with autism. Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2016A Fresh Approach to Autism ResearchFindings from a new study may help to develop new methods to improve social communication in children with autism. Read More
