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

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·November 17, 2021·2 min read

Autism Diagnosis by 2.5 Years of Age Leads to Dramatic Improvements in Social Symptoms

Children diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum by the age of 2.5 were three times more likely to exhibit improvements in core social symptoms than those diagnosed later.

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·November 11, 2021·4 min read

Gut Microbiota Differences Seen in People With Autism May Be Due to Dietary Preferences

A new study suggests the differences in the gut microbiome associated with autism may be a result of restricted dietary preferences, which are a common feature of ASD, rather than a cause of autism symptoms.

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·November 9, 2021·4 min read

How Are Epilepsy and Autism Linked?

A common underlying defect in the formation of neural circuitry may contribute to the development of both autism and epilepsy, researchers report.

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·November 5, 2021·5 min read

Flame Retardants Cause Brain Changes in Mice Offspring

Female mice exposed to PBDEs, a type of flame-retardant found on everyday household items, pass on the chemicals to their developing offspring. In female offspring, this can cause alterations in social memories and behaviors which are reminiscent of human compulsive behaviors associated with autism.

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·November 4, 2021·3 min read

Study of Heart Defects and Autism Finds New Causative Genes

A study of genetic data from people with autism and congenital heart disease identified 23 genes associated with heart disease. 12 of the genes were previously unknown.

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·October 28, 2021·4 min read

Neurons With Too Many Synapses Is a Hallmark of Specific Form of Autism

Researchers have identified a specific form of autism marked by the presence of an excessive amount of synapses in the cerebral cortex. The abnormality may be linked to aberrant mTOR protein activity, a regulator of synapse production.

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·October 23, 2021·4 min read

Study Find Links to Genetic Disorders in Walking Patterns

Researchers have linked Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome, two disorders associated with autism, to specific microscopic walking patterns.

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·October 14, 2021·5 min read

Hormone Widely Used as an Autism Treatment Shows No Benefit

Oxytocin therapy is ineffective at improving social skills in children on the autism spectrum.

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·October 13, 2021·4 min read

Rare Form of Autism Exhales Secrets of Breathing

Breathing difficulties associated with Pitt Hopkins syndrome, a rare form of autism, have been linked to a specific set of neurons in the brainstem.

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·October 8, 2021·3 min read

Autistic Children Struggle With Hidden Emotions

Autistic children often misjudge the feelings of others because they do not use contextual cues to identify underlying emotions.

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·October 3, 2021·3 min read

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy May Contribute to ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders

A 25-year study identifies a link between the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and an increased risk of developmental disorders, including ADHD, autism, and decreased IQ in children.

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·September 27, 2021·4 min read

Number Diagnosed With Autism Jumps 787 Percent In Two Decades

Between 1998 and 2018, the number of people diagnosed with autism has jumped by 787%. The rate of increase was greater for females, with the greatest rise in adults being diagnosed with ASD.