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

Autistic Children React More Strongly to Sudden Changes in Light

Neuroscience NewsMay 7, 2018

Stronger pupillary light reflex in infants is linked to an increased risk of autism diagnosis later in life, researchers report. Additionally, the amount of pupil restriction in infancy is associated with the strength of autism symptoms by the age of 3. ... Read More...

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Wriggling Tadpoles May Hold Clues to How Autism Develops

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2018

Researchers shed new light on neuroplasticity by sparking learning in tadpole brains. They discovered the key to neuroplasticity is how the brain generates new proteins. Findings could help deepen understanding of sensory processing in ASD.... Read More...

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Vasopressin a Possible Biomarker for Social Deficits in ASD

Neuroscience NewsMay 2, 2018

A new study that used rhesus macaques with low levels of sociability revealed the animals had reduced levels of vasopressin in their cerebral spinal fluid, as did children diagnosed with ASD.... Read More...

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Children With Autism Are Able to Create Imaginary Friends

Neuroscience NewsMay 2, 2018

A new study reveals, contrary to popular belief, children with ASD are able to create imaginary companions. Imaginary friends, researchers argue, are an important feature in a child's emotional development.... Read More...

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Communication Difficulties Linked to Increased Risk of Self Harm and Suicidal Behavior

Neuroscience NewsMay 1, 2018

A new study reports children who have difficulties with social communication have an increased risk of sucidiality and self harm behaviors by the age of 16 than those who do not face such difficulties.... Read More...

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EEG Signals Accurately Predict Autism as Early as 3 Months of Age

Neuroscience NewsMay 1, 2018

EEG data fed into a new computer algorithm can help to identify which children will be diagnosed with autism at up to 95% accuracy, researchers report.... Read More...

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Making Sense of CDC’s Report on Increased Incidence of Autism

Neuroscience NewsApril 27, 2018

A new report from the CDC discloses 1 in 59 children in 11 states are identified as being on the autism spectrum, up from 1 in 68 in 2016. The increased numbers, researchers say, are due to improved screening and diagnosis methods, in addition to how clinicians 'define' autistic traits.... Read More...

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Study to Explore Whether Cannabis Compound Eases Severe Autism Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsApril 26, 2018

A new study aims to determine if the cannabis compound CBD can help to alleviate adverse symptoms associated with ASD.... Read More...

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Schizophrenia and Autism Share Common Traits

Neuroscience NewsApril 24, 2018

A new study that measured autistic and schizophrenic traits in the general population, rather than in those already diagnosed, reveals significant overlaps in traits associated with the disorders. Researchers say people in the general population can be categorized into eight subgroups, depending on their autistic or schizophrenic traits.... Read More...

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Prolonged Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ASD and ADHD Risk

Neuroscience NewsApril 24, 2018

A new study reveals a link between prolonged acetaminophen use in pregnancy and an increased risk of offspring being diagnosed with ADHD or ASD. Researchers report children of mothers who had prolonged exposure to the pain killer during pregnancy had a 30% increased risk of developing ADHD and a 20% increased risk of being diagnosed with ASD.... Read More...

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Variants in Non-Coding DNA Contribute to Inherited Autism Risk

Neuroscience NewsApril 20, 2018

Researchers report newly identified risk factors differ from currently known genetic causes of autism. The variants identified do not alter the genes directly, but disrupt the neighboring DNA control elements that turn genes on or off. Additionally, the variants do not occur as new mutations in autistic children, but are inherited from parents.... Read More...

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Did Hans Asperger Actively Assist the Nazi Euthanasia Program?

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2018

Researchers have investigated Hans Asperger's Nazi era publications and have revealed he actively cooperated with the Nazi's euthanasia program. The Kinder-Euthanasie (child euthanasia) program resulted in the murder of thousands of physically and mentally disabled children under Nazi rule.... Read More...

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News

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The Psychology of Roller Coasters

Maged1 Gene Protects Against Cocaine Addiction

Neuroscience

Fat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain

The Psychology of Roller Coasters

The VIPs of the Nervous System

Neurology

Researchers Trace Parkinson’s Damage in the Heart

Higher Blood Pressure May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s

Researchers Trigger Hot Flashes in Male and Female Mice

AI

Big Data Analysis Identifies New Cancer Risk Genes

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Machine Learning Helps Predict Treatment Outcomes in Schizophrenia

Robotics

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

New ‘E-Dermis’ Brings Sense of Touch, Pain to Prosthetic Hands

Robotic Bloodhound Tracks Odors on the Ground

Psychology

The Psychology of Roller Coasters

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Autism

Autistic Children React More Strongly to Sudden Changes in Light

Wriggling Tadpoles May Hold Clues to How Autism Develops

EEG Signals Accurately Predict Autism as Early as 3 Months of Age

Making Sense of CDC’s Report on Increased Incidence of Autism

Study to Explore Whether Cannabis Compound Eases Severe Autism Symptoms

Schizophrenia and Autism Share Common Traits

Prolonged Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ASD and ADHD Risk

Variants in Non-Coding DNA Contribute to Inherited Autism Risk

Did Hans Asperger Actively Assist the Nazi Euthanasia Program?