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

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·January 14, 2016·5 min read

Autism Linked Proteins Help Wire the Brain

A new study reveals how three proteins associated with autism and other brain disorders, help to wire up specific areas of the brain responsible for sensory processing.

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·January 13, 2016·4 min read

Could Autism Be Hiding in a Fold of the Brain?

Researchers have detected a cerebral marker specific to autism in a less deep fold of the Broca's area. The marker can be identified by MRI scans in children from the age of two.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·January 12, 2016·4 min read

Shedding Light on How Genetic Mutations May Lead to Autism

A new study reports on how a genetic mutation could lead to the development of Autism. The findings also point to new drug targets for the disorder.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·January 10, 2016·2 min read

Why It’s Easier For Girls With Autism to Develop Friendships

A new study reports girls with autism tend to be more socially motivated and have more intimate friendships than autistic boys.

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·January 5, 2016·4 min read

No Increased Risk For Autism or ADHD With Prenatal Antidepressant Exposure

Study no evidence that prenatal exposure to antidepressants increases the risk for autism or ADHD.

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·January 4, 2016·2 min read

New Drug Target May Lead to Novel Treatment for Severe Autism

Findings could lead to new treatments for Rett Syndrome and other forms of autism, researchers report.

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·January 4, 2016·4 min read

Five Early Signs of Autism

Researcher report on five early signs that might indicate autism in children.

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·December 31, 2015·2 min read

Reading Facial Expressions for Autism Symptoms

A new app may be able to screen for autism by reading a child's facial expressions for emotional cues.

Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 21, 2015·4 min read

Understanding Social Impairments in Autism

Researchers explain social impairments in autism using computational models.

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·December 17, 2015·5 min read

Neurotransmitter GABA Linked to Autistic Behavior

The action of GABA is reduced in the autistic brain, a new study reports.

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·December 14, 2015·5 min read

Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Increases Autism Risk by 87 Percent

A new study reports antidepressant use in pregnancy is linked to a significant increase in the risk for the offspring to develop autism.

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Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 14, 2015·6 min read

Altered Activity in Cell Cycle Genes May Underlie Abnormal Brain Growth in Autistic Toddlers

A new study identifies common genomic defects that may explain why children with autism have an abnormal number of brain cells and abnormal brain growth.