Community Shares | July 1st 2024
A new study has investigated factors influencing the age at which mothers first became concerned about their child’s development and the subsequent time it took to start services for children with autism. Analyzing 759 preschool-aged children with ASD, the researchers found that earlier maternal concerns were linked to having multiple children, the presence of a […]
Researchers Document Reversal of Severe Autism Diagnoses in Twins Through Comprehensive Treatment
Environmental and Lifestyle Modifications, Including Dietary Changes and Vision Therapy, Show Significant and Sustained Improvements A new case series from a team of researchers, including Dr. Richard Frye, has documented the reversal of Level 3 (i.e., requiring very substantial support) Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses in dizygotic toddler twin girls over a two-year period primarily through […]
CBD and Metformin Found to Alleviate Behavioral Issues in Autism-Linked Syndromes
New Study Shows Promising Results in Mouse Models, Highlighting Potential for Long-Term Human Treatments Recent research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2024 has found that cannabidiol (CBD) and metformin can alleviate behavioral difficulties in mouse models of Fragile X and Phelan-McDermid syndromes, both of which are linked to autism spectrum […]
Community Shares | June 24th 2024
Neuroscientists at the University of South Florida have developed an advanced brain mapping method using virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to create detailed 3D visual timelines of neuron development in newborn mice. This innovative technique aims to unravel the complexities of autism and related disorders by focusing on the calyx of Held, a […]
Link Between Sleep Patterns and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Revealed
Study Finds Late Chronotype Increases Susceptibility to Autism and ADHD; Sleep Quality Independently Protects Against ASD New research has investigated the causal relationship between circadian rhythm (CR) patterns, sleep quality, and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) using bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis and genome-wide association study (GWAS) data from objective […]
Neanderthal Genes Linked to Increased Autism Susceptibility in Modern Humans
Research Identifies Specific Neanderthal-Derived Genetic Markers More Common in Individuals with Autism, Highlighting Ancient Human Hybridization’s Impact on Brain Development A collaborative study involving scientists from Clemson University and Loyola University New Orleans discovered that certain genetic traits inherited from Neanderthals can increase susceptibility to autism. Although modern humans typically have around 2-3% Neanderthal DNA, […]
