Community Shares | September 9th 2024
This week’s articles: A recent study examining developmental, psychiatric, and neurologic conditions among older siblings of children with and without ASD found significant familial clustering of these diagnoses; Researchers from explored the effects of Zika virus vertical infection on neurodevelopment by using induced pluripotent stem cells derived from Brazilian children with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS), some of whom were also diagnosed with ASD; Recent research suggests that propranolol, a beta-blocker, may effectively reduce challenging behaviors in children and adolescents with ASD; A new analysis published in the Disability and Health Journal examined enrollment in Medicaid 1915(c) waiver programs.
High Rate of Emergency Department Visits Discovered for Children with ASD
A team of Midwestern researchers has recently conducted a study, one of the first to examine the unique needs of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in emergency department (ED) settings.
High-Dose Vitamin B6 May Improve Sensory and Motor Issues for Those with Sensory Over-Responsivity
A new British study has found that high-dose Vitamin B6 supplementation may improve sensory hyperreactivity and motor control issues in individuals with sensory over-responsivity by altering the brain’s excitation-inhibition (E-I) balance.
Community Shares | September 2nd 2024
This Week’s Articles: Researchers at the UC San Diego uncovered crucial insights into ASD by studying neurotransmitter changes in mouse models; New research involving nearly 10,000 children found a strong and consistent link between prenatal exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ASD; A novel study examined the impact of the Mediterranean diet (MD) on salivary IL-6 levels in individuals with ASD; A review of 33 studies on ASD screening in young children found inconclusive evidence regarding diagnostic stability, screening accuracy, and intervention benefits.
Children with Autism Show Executive Function Growth Comparable to Peers Over Time
A new meta-analysis highlights that while children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience initial delays in executive functioning, their growth in these skills over time is comparable to that of neurotypical peers.
Brain Overgrowth Linked to Autism Severity: Study Finds 41% Larger Brains in Severe Cases
The scientific journal Molecular Autism has recently published a study that uncovers a significant link between brain overgrowth and the severity of social and communication symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
