Hyperscanning study reveals impaired sense of self in autism
An innovative method for imaging the human brain while it interacts with another person has revealed a reduced signal inContinue Reading
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Melatonin shows promise for improving sleep problems in children with autism
Melatonin supplements are well-tolerated in children with autism and show promise for improving their sleep, according to a new studyContinue Reading
Maternal autoantibodies may increase autism risk
Women with certain antibodies in their blood may be at an increased risk for having children with autism. Mistakenly targetingContinue Reading
Autism Speaks announces $5 million in new research grants
The 40 newly funded projects investigate the causes, biology, diagnosis and treatment of autism. These grants support young scientists beginningContinue Reading
Study finds fever may lead to improved behavior in children with autism
Can fever lessen symptoms of autism? Inspired by anecdotes from parents and clinicians, a new study published in Pediatrics aimedContinue Reading
Studies on prenatal development, immune system in autism included in special issue of Biological Psychiatry
The current issue of Biological Psychiatry contains seven autism-related articles, including a first-ever ultrasound study of fetal brain size inContinue Reading
New research may reveal previously undetected autism subgroup
Because each case of autism differs in symptom severity and presentation, autism may arise for different reasons in different people.Continue Reading
AGRE celebrates 10th anniversary
Since 1997, the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) has collected genetic and clinical information from individuals with autism and theirContinue Reading
Something to crow about
Noisy, plain, sulking on telephone lines, or loitering around trash cans, crows are unremarkable at best, and nuisances at worst.Continue Reading
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