AutismFeatured·February 19, 2015·3 min readResearch Aims to Utilize Symptom of Autism to Improve Reading ComprehensionResearchers aim to improve reading comprehension in children with ASD by using their 'perseverative interest'.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·February 18, 2015·2 min readAutism Genes Activate During Fetal Brain DevelopmentResearchers discover that genetic mutations linked to Autism in children are connected to the RhoA pathway.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·February 12, 2015·2 min readA Brain System that Appears To Compensate for Autism, OCD, and DyslexiaPeople with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD, OCD and dyslexia appear to compensate for dysfunction by relying on declarative memory.Read More
AutismFeatured·January 19, 2015·3 min readResearchers Discover ‘Idiosyncratic’ Brain Patterns in AutismA new study reports the brains of those with autism display unique synchronization patterns. The findings could impact earlier diagnosis and future treatments for ASD.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience Videos·January 15, 2015·4 min readResearchers are Developing a Speedy Test for ASDResearchers report they are developing a new neuroimaging test which may be able to identify children with ASD in as little as two minutes.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2015·3 min readCentury Old Drug Reverses Autism Like Symptoms in Fragile X Mouse ModelA drug used for almost 100 years to treat trypanosomiasis appears to be effective in reversing autism like symptoms in mice, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·January 14, 2015·2 min readAdvanced 3D Facial Imaging May Aid in Early Detection of AutismA new study reports researchers have used 3D imaging software and statistical analysis to specific facial measurements in children with autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·January 13, 2015·3 min readGenetic Brain Disorders Converge at the SynapseTwo different causes of autism and intellectual disability disrupt protein synthesis at synapses, a new study reports.Read More
AutismElectrophysiologyFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 6, 2015·4 min readStudy Pinpoints Autism Linked Protein for Sculpting Brain ConnectionsA new study provides a close up of synapse refinement and identifies a protein that is crucial in this process.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·December 30, 2014·3 min readChildren with Autism Who Live With Pets Are More AssertiveAutistic children who live with and interact with pets have stronger social skills than those who don't, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·December 22, 2014·4 min readDiverse Autism Mutations Lead to Different Disease OutcomesResearchers report on how diversity in autistic traits can be traced to differences in genetic mutations.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·December 17, 2014·3 min readFine Particulate Air Pollution Linked with Increased Autism RiskExposure to fine particulate air pollution during the third trimester of pregnancy puts offspring at higher risk of autism, a new study reports.Read More