New guidelines employ a team approach to autism diagnosis and care
Improving diagnosis and treatment for individuals with autism has been the focus of a growing body of research. New information from these studies led the … Read more
Autism spectrum
New autism definition may decrease diagnosis by one-third
New diagnosis guidelines for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) issued by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) may reduce by almost one third the total number of … Read more
Gathering the clues to rare gene variants contributing to schizophrenia
Schizophrenia has long been known to be highly heritable and is present in approximately 1% of the population. Researchers have been following two paths in … Read more
Senses of sight and sound out of sync in autistic kids
Like watching a foreign movie that was badly dubbed, children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have trouble integrating simultaneous information from their eyes and their … Read more
Autism symptoms may get better with a job
More independent work environments may lead to reductions in autism symptoms and improve daily living in adults with the disorder, according to a Vanderbilt study … Read more
Revised autism screening tool offers more precise assessment
An updated screening tool that physicians administer to parents to help determine if a very young child has autism has been shown to be much … Read more
Research linking autism symptoms to gut microbes called ‘groundbreaking’
A new study showing that feeding mice a beneficial type of bacteria can ameliorate autism-like symptoms is “groundbreaking,” according to University of Colorado Boulder Professor … Read more
Worms and hot baths: Novel approaches to treating autism
A new study shows that two unusual treatment approaches may have beneficial effects on the symptoms of autism in children and adults with the disorder. … Read more
Probiotic Therapy Alleviates Autism-like Behaviors in Mice
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed when individuals exhibit characteristic behaviors that include repetitive actions, decreased social interactions, and impaired communication. Curiously, many individuals with … Read more
Sniff of love hormone ups brain function in autistic children
A single dose of the hormone oxytocin, delivered via nasal spray, has been shown to enhance brain activity while processing social information in children with … Read more
Air pollution and genetics combine to increase risk for autism
Exposure to air pollution appears to increase the risk for autism among people who carry a genetic disposition for the neurodevelopmental disorder, according to newly … Read more
