Too Little or Too Much Folic Acid in Pregnancy Can Cause Harm to Developing Brains
A new study from the MIND Institute at UC Davis found that high amounts of folic acid given to pregnant mice caused brain damage in their offspring. These findings were published last month in the journal Cerebral Cortex. Folic Acid is neuroprotective and is widely recommended for women of childbearing age. The UC Davis study involved exposing pregnant mice to differing levels of folic acid (the synthetic form of vitamin B9 or folate).
Autism Treatment Conference Announced
Early Bird Registration Ends October 20 From Bench to BioPharma: One mission. One platform. Everyone Together. The BRAIN Foundation, in partnership with UC Davis MIND Institute and CalTech, is excited to announce the second year of Synchrony. Synchrony is the first and only international symposium on translational research in autism, that brings together academia, biotech, […]
Check Out Madison House Autism Foundation’s Upcoming Virtual Event!
Fueling a Neuro-Inclusive Housing Movement Let’s Do It Together Be among the first to learn about a new and comprehensive free housing guide at the 4th Annual Autism After 21 Day of Action virtual event on November 19th! Speakers include Dr. Andrew Solomon, a well known speaker and best-selling author of, Far From the Tree: […]
Nonprofit Organization Invests $4M into Early Identification Initiative During COVID
To ensure that children with suspected developmental disabilities don’t fall through the cracks during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities has invested over $4M in their Act Early Network to help identify cases of autism. The Act Early Network has organized specific Act Early COVID-19 Response Teams throughout the country. The goal of these teams is to not only diagnose at-risk children but to strengthen their resilience skills, improve their behaviors, and provide resources to their families.
Cow’s Milk Allergy May Be Overdiagnosed and Undermining Breastfeeding
Dairy allergies have long been associated with autism. Now, a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that cow’s milk allergy (CMA) may be overdiagnosed in many infants. Using a food challenge protocol, this novel study found that only 1% of infants were actually affected by CMA even though 15% to 20% of new parents report symptoms associated with the condition such as crying, vomiting, and rashes.
U.S. Department of Ed Issues Documents Reminding Schools of IDEA Duties
With an unparalleled school year in full swing, the U.S. Department of Education recently issued new documents to school districts spelling out the legal rights of students with disabilities through the coronavirus pandemic. The first document was issued from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services’ Office of Special Education Programs. The main message of their document to educators does not mince words.
