Yale May Have Discovered Reason for the Female Protective Effect
Girls Require a Larger “Genetic Hit” than Boys to Develop ASD A recent Yale-led study has discovered that autism develops in different areas of the brain for girls than it does for boys. The researchers involved in this study also found that girls have a larger number of genetic mutations than boys suggesting that females […]
New Report Details California’s Continuous Swell of Autism Cases
30 Years of Data Exposes ASD as a Massive and Escalating Health Crisis The National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA) along with Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area (SFASA) issued a shocking report earlier this month documenting California’s relentless surge of autism cases. Using data obtained from the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS), their […]
Sensory Sensitivities Linked to Sleep Disturbances in Preschool Children with ASD
Study Finds Sleep Quality Related to Sensory Issues, Not Cognitive Abilities or Autism Severity An Israeli autism sleep study focusing on young children has come to a surprising conclusion. Sleep disturbances experienced by preschoolers are tied to sensory sensitivities and not linked to their cognitive abilities or even the severity of their autism symptoms. Previous […]
Age 6 Could Represent a Key Developmental Point for Kids with Autism
Study Finds 2 Trajectories: Continuously Improving & Improving then Plateauing Researchers from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada have recently found that the severity of autism traits decrease for most children on the spectrum from age 3 to 6. Sadly, their new long-term study also shows that this positive developmental trajectory does not hold steady. Progress […]
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Programs Prove Beneficial for Children on the Spectrum
Improvements Detected in Social Interactions and Communication Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) have been viewed as an alternative therapeutic approach for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous research has recognized AAI as a structured and goal-directed intervention that connects kids on the spectrum to nature, the environment, and animals. Now, a new study out of China […]
Early Acetaminophen Exposure May Damage the Endocannabinoid System, Leading to ASD
Can Cannabinoid Treatment Help Fix the System and Lessen Autism Symptoms? An international team of scientists recently published a mini-review article which examined the relationship between dysregulation of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Through a system of complex cell signals, the ECS assists in regulating sleep, mood, appetite, […]
