Autism Rates Continue to Climb, Heading Towards 4% Among American Children and Adolescents
A recent study from researchers at Guangdong Pharmaceutical University has investigated the prevalence and trends of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children and adolescents aged 3–17 years in the United States.
Community Shares | June 3rd 2024
This week’s articles: Researchers have identified significant differences in brain development between boys and girls with autism aged 2-13; Gastrointestinal (GI) distress can reduce social behaviors in mice, suggesting a potential link between GI problems and ASD; Importance of moving from categorical diagnostic systems to a transdiagnostic dimensional approach for assessing childhood mental health disorders, particularly neurodevelopmental disorders, in early childhood; Autism Research Institute is hosting a webinar titled “Blood-Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS).
Dopamine Could Play a Pivotal Role in the Development of Autism
A recent study published in The American Journal of Pathology highlights the crucial role of dopamine in neural development and its link to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter and hormone that plays a role in pleasure, motivation and learning.
Combined Genetic and Environmental Factors Influence Autism-Related Behaviors
A new research article has explored the combined effects of genetic and environmental factors on behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by using a rat model.
Community Shares | May 20th 2024
This week’s article: Dr. Rachel Follmer offers advice for parents of children with autism or those sensitive to sound; A recent study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that children with autism exhibit different attention patterns than neurotypical children during shared book-reading activities; The Collaborative for Health & Environment is hosting a webinar titled “Mapping Environmental Injustice: Disparities in Chemical Exposures and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes;” Tickets are selling fast for TACA’s Family Carnival. This annual event occurs on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California.
Familial Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Shows Promise in Treating Autism Symptoms
In a fascinating new case report, researchers, including Steven J. Walker, PhD, documented significant improvements in both gut microbiome composition and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms after familial fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) was performed in an adolescent with ASD.
