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

·January 23, 2020·4 min read

Largest autism genetics study identifies 102 associated genes

In the largest genetic sequencing study of autism conducted to date, researchers have identified 102 genes associated with the neurodevelopmental disorder. 49 of the genes were also associated with other developmental delays. The new study has enabled the researchers to increase the number of ASD associated genes from 65 to 102.

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·July 24, 2017·4 min read

Link Between Autism and Pain Sensitivity

A new study confirms those on the autism spectrum are hypersensitive to pain. The new study from UT Dallas researchers also demonstrated people with ASD showed greater neural responses in the anterior cingulate cortex than those not on the spectrum when anticipating a painful stimuli.

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·May 25, 2017·5 min read

Brain Anatomy Differs in People with 22q Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia and Autism

Researchers have identified brain differences in people with a genetic risk factor for autism and schizophrenia.

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·July 16, 2017·5 min read

Autistic Females Show Greater Difficulty With Day to Day Tasks Than Males With ASD

While girls on the autism spectrum generally exhibit better social and communication skills than autistic boys, they tend to have more challenges with planning and organization, a new study reports.

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·May 14, 2018·3 min read

How Our Ancestors with Autistic Traits Led a Revolution in Ice Age Art

A new study reveals a common autistic trait, the ability to focus on detail, may have allowed realism to flourish in Upper Paleolithic art.

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·December 10, 2014·3 min read

Brain Inflammation A Hallmark Of Autism, Large Scale Analysis Shows

A new gene expression study of the brains of those with autism is the largest of its kind.

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·December 12, 2020·3 min read

Psychiatric Disorders Explain Increased Risk for Self-Harm In ASD

Young adults on the autism spectrum with co-morbid psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and affective disorders, have a higher risk of self-harm and suicidal behaviors.

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·February 26, 2014·3 min read

New Autism Definition May Decrease Diagnosis by One Third

A new study reports a statistically significant decrease in patients being diagnosed with ASD by clinicians using the new DSM-5.

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·November 15, 2016·3 min read

Special Brain Activities While Mom and Child With Autism Gaze at Each Other

Researchers discover "special" brain activities in both mother and child with ASD when gazing at one another.

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·September 2, 2016·5 min read

Study Links Autism Severity to Ultrasound Exposure During First Trimester of Pregnancy

A new study that looked at the variability of symptoms in children with autism revealed exposure to ultrasound during the first trimester of pregnancy was linked to an increase in symptom severity.