Community Shares | December 16th 2024
- Researchers at the University of New Orleans are leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze and interpret the behavioral patterns of children with autism, aiming to improve communication for those who are nonverbal or minimally verbal.
- A recent op-ed, featured in The Transmitter, emphasizes the essential yet challenging task of studying sex differences in the human brain, a topic fraught with technical complexities and sociocultural sensitivities.
- A new randomized clinical trial (RCT) has investigated the feasibility and efficacy of a parent-administered screen time intervention (PASTI) aimed at removing toddler screen time in the hour before bed. Conducted with 105 families, the study found high feasibility, with 99% retention and 94% adherence to the intervention.
- A new computational model offers fresh insights into the unique neural and behavioral characteristics of ASD.
Cognitive Impairment Linked to Differences in Oral Microbiome in Autism
A study analyzing 7,812 oral microbiomes from 2,025 U.S. families in the SPARK-WGS cohort identified significant differences in salivary microbiomes between children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and neurotypical (NT) individuals, with cognitive impairment emerging as a key driver of these differences.
Childhood Lead Exposure Linked to Worsening U.S. Mental Health Over 75 Years
A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry suggests that childhood exposure to lead from vehicle exhaust may have significantly worsened mental health in the U.S. over the past 75 years, potentially contributing to 151 million excess psychiatric disorders.
Community Shares | December 9th 2024
- An op-ed discussing the possibility of “outgrowing” autism highlights emerging evidence that a subset of children initially diagnosed with ASD may later present no symptoms, often due to misdiagnosis rather than recovery.
- A recent study examined the differences in treatment outcomes and challenges between youth with profound autism and those with non-profound autism in a psychiatric care setting.
- Celebrate the season with heartwarming holiday cards created by Brian, a talented young artist with autism.
- Check out TACA’s Virtual Support Events, created to help families navigate the holiday season with confidence, warmth, and joy!
Stem Cell Study Reveals Key Insights Into Autism-Related Disorder
Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute have conducted a groundbreaking study using patient-derived stem cells, offering new insights into MEF2C haploinsufficiency syndrome (MHS), a severe form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID).
Elevated Indoxyl Sulfate Levels Linked to Autism Symptoms
A systematic review led by Dr. James Adams and colleagues highlights the significant elevation of indoxyl sulfate, a neurotoxic metabolite derived from gut bacteria, in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
