Community Shares | July 22nd 2024
A new study has explored the complex relationship between gut microbiota composition and ASD, focusing on its potential implications for symptom severity and treatment. The research found that children with ASD exhibited a distinct microbiota composition compared to neurotypical controls, characterized by higher levels of Bifidobacterium longum, Ruminococcus torques group, Faecalibacterium, Flavonifractor, and certain taxa […]
Prenatal Exposure to Cadmium Linked to Increased Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Significant Association Found Between Early Pregnancy Metal Exposure and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children at Age 3 In a new study from the Early Autism Risk Longitudinal Investigation (EARLI) and Markers of Autism Risk in Babies Learning Early Signs (MARBLES), researchers, including Irva Hertz-Picciotto, examined prenatal metal exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes in two prospective birth cohorts […]
Siblings of Children with Autism Face a 20% Higher Risk of ASD, 7 Times Higher Than Those Without a Sibling on the Spectrum
MIND Institute Study Highlights Genetic and Environmental Factors Influencing Autism Recurrence within Families New research from the UC Davis MIND Institute and the Baby Siblings Research Consortium has revealed that siblings of children with autism face a significantly increased risk of autism themselves, approximately 20%. This risk is seven times higher than in infants without […]
Community Shares | July 15th 2024
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturned the 1984 Chevron precedent, may significantly impact the rights of people with disabilities. By ending the practice of courts deferring to federal agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous laws, this decision could lead to numerous legal challenges against existing regulations that protect disability […]
Personalized Ketogenic Diet Shows Promise for Autism and ADHD Treatment
New Study Highlights Significant Benefits in Cognition, Behavior, and Overall Well-Being for Children with Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Recent research has suggested that personalized variations of a ketogenic diet could significantly benefit children with neuropsychiatric symptoms such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD. Traditionally used for pediatric epilepsy, the ketogenic diet is now being explored for […]
New Study Links Gut Microbiome to Autism with High Diagnostic Accuracy
Researchers Identify Distinct Microbial Markers in Children with ASD, Suggesting Potential for Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tools and Improved Understanding of the Condition A comprehensive study by researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong confirmed a significant link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the gut microbiome, including bacteria, fungi, archaea, and viruses. By analyzing fecal […]
