Community Shares | Feb 9th
More Shares New research shows that children with autism may have benefited during the COVID-19 quarantine as a result of extra family time. A new study links suboptimal breast-feeding with an increased risk of autism. Autism Parent Magazine lists suggestions for preparing your child on the spectrum for independent living later in life. Oregon State […]
Children with ASD Carry Different Gut Bacteria Than Their Non-Affected Siblings
Manipulation of the Microbiome May Ease Digestive Problems and Autism Symptoms Data presented to researchers last month at the 2021 Society of Neuroscience Global Connectome showed that children with autism have a different set of bacteria lining their guts than that of their neurotypical siblings. A team of researchers came to this conclusion after they […]
Psilocybin May Become a Future Autism Treatment
Psychedelics Show Promise for Treating Neuropsychiatric Disorders Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic/psychedelic substance that works by activating serotonin receptors in the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain that affects mood, cognition, and perception. Recently, psychedelics have shown acceptable safety and efficacy in treating various neuropsychiatric disorders. They have also demonstrated sustained prosocial behavior and helped […]
Newly Licensed Drivers with Autism Have Better Driving Records Than Neurotypical Peers
However, Additional Road Training May Benefit Drivers with ASD A new study has found that young drivers with autism have lower rates of moving violations, license suspensions and crash rates compared to their neurotypical peers. This research was produced by a collaboration between the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and the Center for […]
Medical Comorbidities and ASD
New Short Video from ARI Identifies Underlying Medical Conditions Which Co-occur with Autism From the announcement: In this brief overview, neurologist Margaret Bauman, MD summarizes symptoms and signs of medical comorbidities that frequently occur, but may go unrecognized, in patients diagnosed with ASD. While the underlying cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is generally unknown, […]
Surprising New Findings Surrounding the Role of Astrocytes in the Brain and Gut
Advances in the Study of Astrocytes Show Promise in Controlling Brain Inflammation and Treating Epilepsy Astrocytes are the most common cells found within the central nervous system (CNS). Even though these cells are abundant, astrocytes have long been poorly understood. Now, two recent studies are shedding more light on the function of astrocytes. These new […]
