Young People with Autism Face Transition Challenges as Adulthood Looms
New Research Highlights Barriers, Calls for Inclusive Research and Systemic Reform to Support Diverse Needs A study examining the transition to adulthood for young people on the autism spectrum identified significant challenges, including delays in diagnosis, lengthy wait lists, and limited access to essential services. These barriers place a heavy burden on parents, who often […]
Elevated G-CSF Levels Linked to Autism Risk in Children
New Slovakian research has explored plasma cytokine levels in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their neurotypical siblings to understand better immune system differences and the potential role of cytokines as biomarkers for ASD.
Community Shares | November 25th 2024
- President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education has raised concerns about its potential impact on students with disabilities.
- A recent review highlights a potential link between COVID-19 and the exacerbation or onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, suggesting that the proinflammatory immune response associated with the virus may play a role.
- A new study has revealed significantly lower expression levels of the processed pseudogene Csnk1a1p in children with ASD compared to healthy controls, suggesting its potential as a diagnostic or prognostic biomarker.
- Don’t miss the opportunity to explore groundbreaking research on the effects of prenatal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a common endocrine-disrupting chemical found in plastics, and its potential role in neurodevelopmental disorders like ASD.
Psychology Today Op-Ed Challenges Assumptions about Autism Diagnoses in Adults
A new op-ed in Psychology Today takes a closer look at the recent JAMA study on autism rates from 2011-2022, challenging popular interpretations of its findings on diagnostic trends among adults and children.
Community Shares | November 18th 2024
- New British research has explored the prevalence of physical health conditions in individuals with autism compared to a control group without autism or mental health conditions.
- A new study published in ACS Nano demonstrates a promising biomedical tool that delivers genetic material to fetal brain cells, potentially halting the progression of neurodevelopmental disorders like Angelman syndrome and Rett syndrome before birth.
- Egyptian researchers recently analyzed the gut microbiome composition in children with ASD compared to typically developing (TD) children, emphasizing species-level analysis.
- Autism BrainNet, a program of the Simons Foundation, reported a 39% increase in brain donations from 2022-2023 compared to the previous three years, aiding critical autism research.
Higher Suicide Risk Discovered Among Transgender, Nonbinary, and ASD College Students
A new study from Rutgers University has explored the relationship between gender identity, autism, and the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) among a large, diverse sample of U.S. college students.
