AutismFeatured·October 2, 2015·2 min readRobot May Help Researchers Unlock the Mysteries of AutismResearchers are using robotic toys to help children with ASD develop language and social skills.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 30, 2015·3 min readKey Receptor for Autism Treatment IdentifiedAccording to researchers, suppressing the activity of a specific serotonin receptor can help reduce autism relevant behaviors in mouse models.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 29, 2015·8 min readStudy Identifies 65 Genes Involved in AutismA new study reports researchers have identified 65 genes that play a crucial role in autism spectrum disorder.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 23, 2015·3 min readExergaming Improves Mental and Physical Fitness in Children with AutismA new study reports that games used for exercising, such as Makoto arena, can help improve both the physical and mental health of children with autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2015·5 min readPossible Biomarker for Autism DiscoveredResearchers have identified a key signaling defect within a specific membrane structure which could be a reliable biomarker for diagnosing certain forms of autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 22, 2015·3 min readStudy Reports Rare Genetic Mutations Responsible for Almost Half of Autism CasesResearchers report ultra rare mutations of genes play a casual role in almost half autism spectrum disorder cases.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 7, 2015·5 min readBoth Autistic Men and Women Show an Extreme of Typical Male Pattern on ‘Reading the Mind in the Eyes’ TestAccording to researchers, a new study provides strong support for the extreme male brain theory of autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2015·6 min readGender Differences in Brain Structure and Behavior in AutismAccording to a new study, girls with autism display less repetitive behaviors than boys. Additionally, researchers have discovered differences in brain structures between boys and girls with autism which may help explain this discrepancy.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·September 4, 2015·3 min readSwitching Thinking About Cognitive FlexibilityA new study proposes a model that underlies the neural mechanisms of cognitive flexibility.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2015·6 min readNew Genetic Testing Methods May Be Helpful For Children with Suspected AutismA new study reports the use of two new genetic testing technologies among children with autism may help identify genetic mutations potentially linked to the disorder.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·August 24, 2015·2 min readNew Technology Helps Transform Behavioral Therapy for Children with AutismResearchers have developed a new interactive platform that could help young children with autism.Read More
AutismFeatured·August 13, 2015·4 min readExploring the Relationship Between Autism and CreativityAccording to researchers, people with high levels of autistic traits are more likely to produce creative ideas.Read More
