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

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·November 24, 2014·4 min read

Motor Coordination Issues in Autism Are Caused by Abnormal Neural Connections

Using a mouse model of autism, researchers discover a malfunctioning neural circuit associated with the reduced capacity for motor learning, a new study reports.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·November 11, 2014·3 min read

Multiple Models Reveal New Genetic Links in Autism

Researchers have implicated a new gene associated with Rett syndrome in idiopathic autism.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·November 6, 2014·4 min read

Black and Hispanic Children Underrepresented in Autism Identification

A new study reports an under-representation of black and Hispanic children being diagnosed with autism.

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Autism Featured Neurology

·November 5, 2014·2 min read

Brain Changes Linked to Prematurity May Explain Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

A new study could help explain why preterm babies are at higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Autism Featured Neurology

·November 4, 2014·3 min read

Brain Anatomy Differences Between Autistic and Typically Developing Individuals Are Indistinguishable

A new study reports the brain anatomy in MRI scans of those with autism and typically developing individuals is virtually indistinguishable above the age of six.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·October 15, 2014·3 min read

Siblings of Children with Autism Can Show Signs at 18 Months

A new study reports autism symptoms develop by the age of 18 months in 57% of children who have an older sibling with ASD.

Autism Featured Psychology

·October 13, 2014·5 min read

Chemical Derived from Broccoli Sprouts Shows Promise in Treating Autism

Sulforaphane, a chemical derived from broccoli sprouts, could help improve behavioral and social problems associated with ASD, a new study reports.

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Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 11, 2014·5 min read

Autism as a Disorder of Prediction

Researchers present a new hypothesis that autism might be rooted in an impaired ability to predict events or other people's reactions.

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 9, 2014·4 min read

Study Finds Link Between Neural Stem Cell Overgrowth and Autism Like Behavior in Mice

Researchers show how inflammation in pregnant mice can trigger excessive division of neural stem cells in their offspring. This can result in an overgrowth of the brain and autism like behaviors.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·September 22, 2014·3 min read

Brainwave Test Could Improve Autism Diagnosis and Classification

Researchers suggest measuring how fast the brain responds to sounds and sights may help with earlier diagnosis of ASD.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·September 19, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Link Gene to Increased Dendritic Spines; A Signpost of Autism

A new study reports by deleting the NrCAM gene, researchers believe they have found a potential way to prune back the neural connections implicated in ASD.