Eye Gazing in ASD: Indifference or Avoidance?
New Review Examines the Theory of Hypoactive vs. Hyperactive Amygdala A tendency to avoid eye contact is often an early indicator of autism in young children. Difficulties with eye contact frequently continue through the lifespan, creating challenges for social interactions for people on the spectrum. A new review published in the Journal of Autism and […]
Exposure to Chemicals During Pregnancy Affects Developing Fetus
New Study Shows the More Chemicals, the Fewer Words Giuseppe Testa, a professor of molecular biology at the Universita Statale in Milan, Italy recently tweeted a fascinating conversation about his newest study which examines the effects of exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals during pregnancy on a child’s language development. Additionally, Professor Testa and his co-authors […]
Genomically Targeted Interventions May Lead to Meaningful Improvements in ASD
Understanding the Molecular Mechanisms of a Gene Could Be Key For New Treatments As often recognized in autism research, there are currently no pharmacological treatments approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat the core symptoms of the disorder. Given this sobering fact, new research from an international team of scientists that focuses […]
Differences Discovered Between Brains of Girls and Boys with ASD
Gender-Specific Autism Diagnostics May Be Needed According to a new Stanford study, girls with autism differ in several brain centers compared to boys with the disorder. These differences were discovered by analyzing hundreds of brain scans using artificial intelligence techniques. The Stanford researchers found that girls had different patterns of connectivity than boys did in […]
Pharmacological Treatment Given in First Weeks of Life Prevents Symptoms of Autism
New Rodent Research Shows a Specific Window to Support Cerebellar Development A study released last month shows that timing is critical when treating developmental disorders like autism. Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that blocking an overactive signaling pathway during the first five weeks of life prevents symptoms of autism […]
Specific RNA Biomarkers Linked to GI Issues Found in Children with ASD
Study’s Finding May Lead to Individualized Treatments to Ease GI Discomfort Two researchers, one from the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and the other from Penn State University, have recently discovered that children with autism who suffer from gastrointestinal issues have specific RNA biomarkers in their saliva. The pair’s new […]
