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

·March 17, 2021·3 min read

A Tool for More Inclusive Autism Screening

A new visual-based tool may help to reduce social disparities at a critical point of child development for a more accurate assessment of autism.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·March 12, 2021·5 min read

Are There Differences in the Brains of Autistic Men and Women?

In both neurotypical males and people on the autism spectrum, researchers found a reduction in resting-state brain function in the default mode network. Additionally, connectivity between the two hemispheres in the visual cortex is reduced in women with ASD.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·March 12, 2021·5 min read

Adolescents With Autism May Engage Neural Control Systems Differently

Proactive control is not impaired in those on the autism spectrum. Instead, those with ASD implement proactive control in a unique manner.

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Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 3, 2021·4 min read

Evolution Drives Autism and Other Conditions to Occur Much More Frequently in Boys

Hereditary forces that have evolved over millions of years favor mate selection and reproduction in the early years of male sexual maturity at the expense of longer-term well-being. This may explain why females tend to live longer and are less vulnerable to certain health and developmental disorders.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·February 28, 2021·4 min read

Picture Books Can Boost Physical Activity for Youth With Autism

A new picture book with step-by-step instructions on how to do basic exercises like jumping jacks, helps increase levels of physical activity in young people with ASD.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 24, 2021·4 min read

Machine Learning Used to Identify Autism Blood Biomarkers

Using machine learning to analyze blood samples, researchers have identified a group of new biomarkers that could lead to early diagnosis of autism.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·February 19, 2021·4 min read

Links Found Between Fetal Head Growth and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Measuring fetal head growth during pregnancy could help doctors identify which children are at risk of ASD. Researchers found fetuses with narrower heads during mid-gestation are more likely to be diagnosed with autism during childhood. The head development abnormalities appear to be sex-specific, with males and females showing different head shapes. Additionally, the head abnormalities appear to be related to the severity of ASD symptoms.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 17, 2021·3 min read

High-Risk Gene for Neurodevelopmental Disorders Linked to Sleep Problems

A genetic mutation linked to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders was associated with marked sleep disorders in fruit fly models. The findings add to the evidence that sleep disruptions are linked to early neurodevelopmental processes.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·February 11, 2021·4 min read

Brain Activity Can Reveal the Severity of Autistic Traits

A new mathematical approach is able to predict the severity of autism traits from brain activity data.

Autism Featured Genetics

·February 8, 2021·7 min read

‘Hidden Biological Link’ Among Autism Genes Revealed

Study reveals the disruptions in prenatal neurogenesis can increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder. Findings also reveal estrogen can protect against the disruption of neurogenesis and steer the embryonic brain on the course of normal development.