AutismFeaturedGenetics·August 6, 2015·4 min readA Single Genetic Mutation May Cause AutismA new study is the first to show how a single mutation disables a molecular switch in one of the more than 1000 autism genes and causes the disorder.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 3, 2013·2 min readA Single Spray of Oxytocin Improves Brain Function in Children with AutismA single dose of oxytocin can enhance brain activity while processing social information in children with autism, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 8, 2019·4 min readA step toward better understanding brain anatomy of autism spectrum disorderCortical anatomy is not represented by fixed differences between those with ASD and peers not on the autism spectrum. However, differences in symptom profiles and severity, age and cognitive ability are related to brain differences specific to ASD alone.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 28, 2018·4 min readA Tilt of the Head Facilitates Social EngagementA new eye tracking study reveals left gaze bias is replaced by an upper eye bias when we look at faces tilted to an eleven degree angle. Researchers say the findings could help social engagement in those with ASD as the head tilt helps people focus more on the eyes, making others seem less threatening and more approachable.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·March 17, 2021·3 min readA Tool for More Inclusive Autism ScreeningA 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
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 27, 2018·5 min readAbnormal Brain Connections Seen in Preschoolers with AutismA new neuroimaging study reveals preschool aged children with ASD have significant differences in the basal ganglia network and paralimbic-limbic network in the brain compared to their peers who were not diagnosed with autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 21, 2020·4 min readAbnormally low levels of a key protein in brains of young men with autismMales on the autism spectrum have significantly lower levels of a protein in their brains' that plays a role in inflammation and metabolism.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·October 3, 2021·3 min readAcetaminophen Use During Pregnancy May Contribute to ADHD and Other Developmental DisordersA 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.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 9, 2021·9 min readADHD and Autism Associated With In-Utero Heavy Metals and Essential MineralsPrenatal 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
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·March 12, 2021·5 min readAdolescents With Autism May Engage Neural Control Systems DifferentlyProactive control is not impaired in those on the autism spectrum. Instead, those with ASD implement proactive control in a unique manner.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 7, 2019·3 min readAdults with Autism Can Read Complex Emotions in OthersAccording to a new study, adults on the autism spectrum can recognize complex emotions, such as regret an relief, in others as easily as those without the condition.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 27, 2017·5 min readAdults With Autism Make More Consistent ChoicesA new study reports that while people on the autism spectrum often show reduced sensitivity to contextual information in perceptual tasks, this may actually head them to make more consistent choices in higher level decision making tasks.Read More
