Community Shares | May 20th 2024
This week’s articles: Heather Volk, Ph.D. is advancing the understanding of how environmental factors like air pollution and genetic mutations contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children; MIT and Harvard Medical School researchers are studying how fever can temporarily improve autism symptoms to develop similar therapeutic effects without causing an actual fever; A new article from the Child Mind Institute explores the significant challenges that puberty brings for children with autism; In Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, police departments and state troopers are implementing the Blue Envelope Program to aid individuals with autism spectrum disorder during interactions with law enforcement.
Study Links Prenatal Pesticide Exposure to Lower IQ in Elementary-Aged Children
A new study from UC Berkeley researchers has investigated the impact of prenatal residential proximity to agricultural pesticide use on the neurodevelopment of 7-year-old children in the Salinas Valley of California.
New Connection Discovered Between PTSD and Autism Traits
A recent study published in iScience has revealed a critical link between PTSD-like memory formation and core traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Community Shares | May 13th 2024
This week’s articles: Researchers have discovered a breakthrough in treating brain cells affected by Timothy syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that can lead to severe developmental issues; EPA has proposed easing restrictions on the pesticide acephate, despite its links to developmental issues like autism, hyperactivity, and reduced intelligence in children; New York Times article reported the discovery of toxic substances in the locks of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair, which sheds light on the mysterious ailments that plagued the revered composer; Researcher George Wayne Lucier passed away from pancreatic cancer on February 8, 2024.
In Utero Preeclampsia Exposure Related to Higher Autism Risk in Children
A retrospective population-based clinical cohort study investigated the association between maternal preeclampsia and the risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children.
New Research Shows Near-Infrared Light Stimulation Improves Autism Symptoms in Children
A recent study has investigated transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM), a non-invasive neuromodulation technique that delivers near-infrared (NIR) light stimulation to the brain.
