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).
Community Shares | August 26th 2024
This week’s articles: A study with over 3 million infants found that antibiotics used during pregnancy and the first six months after birth are linked to an increased risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children; New research examining the effects of neonatal immune activation (NIA) via lipopolysaccharide (LPS) exposure on rodents found that this exposure leads to significant sex- and age-specific changes in gut function and behavior; A recent meta-analysis reviewed 30 studies to explore the link between ASD and atopic eczema (AE); ARI announceD a free webinar titled “The Science of Making Friends for Autistic Youth: Lessons from the UCLA PEERS Program.”
Review Connects Lead Exposure to the Development of ADHD
The Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders has recently published a systematic review of 74 studies conducted between 1983 and 2023, exploring the link between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and exposure to lead and exposure to mercury.
Could Rising Autism Rates Be Linked to Acetaminophen and Glyphosate Use?
A recent study by William Shaw, PhD, suggests that the rising rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be linked to two primary factors: the shift from aspirin to acetaminophen due to its association with Reye’s syndrome and the increased use of glyphosate, a herbicide, both in genetically modified foods and as a drying agent for other crops.
