Autism Decrease in Symptoms Severity Quantified in Young Girls Compared to Boys

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.17.2021 02:51 AM

Research concluded suggests that young girls diagnosed with autism are more likely to experience a decrease in symptom severity over time compared to boys of the same age.

Why Do People With Autism Find It Harder to Recognize Angry Facial Expression

06.02.2021 23:37 PM

People with autism tend to be less accurate in identifying anger in facial expressions produced at real-world speeds. Scientists at the University of Birmingham recently find out the reason behind this.

Unidentified 'Gene at Fault' Prevents Antibodies Formation

05.05.2021 22:14 PM

CHOP researchers recently discovered the genetic mutation responsible for a boy's condition, which prevents him and other patients like him from forming antibodies and B cells to combat infections.

25 Children with Autism Treated with Cord Blood: How Efficient is the Treatment?

04.05.2021 23:49 PM

Scientists and doctors have recently called on new mothers to collect and save cord blood as it could be used for lifesaving, or even life-changing treatments, specifically for autism.

Pregnant Women Exposed to Industrial Chemicals More Likely to Have Autistic Children

03.30.2021 21:48 PM

Simon Fraser University researchers found a direct link between pregnant women exposed to industrial chemicals and having children with autistic-like behaviors in pre-school.

Research Shows Link Between Big Brains and Autism

12.18.2020 15:00 PM

A pair of revolutionary studies at the UC Davis MIND Institute offer hints about probable types of autism associated with brain structure, including growth in size and white matter.

New Study Finding: Autism Is Thrice More Common in Boys, and Vitamin D Has Something To Do With It

12.14.2020 20:00 PM

An insufficiency in Vitamin D on the side of a mother could explain why autism spectrum disorder or ASD is thrice more typical in boys.

How Does the Brain Process Imitating Others?

11.03.2020 20:00 PM

Scientists discover two connected brain regions associated with how we mimic others and neurons affecting autistic people.

Oxytocin Neurons May Explain Why Autistic People Struggle with Platonic Love

10.31.2020 05:00 AM

Researchers focus on oxytocin neurons with chemical projections associated with platonic love and sociability.

Biomarkers of Autism Found in the Umbilical Cord for Early Diagnosis and Intervention

10.23.2020 13:00 PM

Early diagnosis of autism is essential to meet the needs of children who have neurodevelopmental deficiencies. Researchers discover that DNA from the umbilical cord can help with the early diagnosis and intervention of ASD.

Did You Know That Autism Can Be Traced as Early as in Prenatal Neuron Development?

08.24.2020 08:50 AM

Researchers discover that autism can be found during early brain development of neuron cells. Better understanding of neuron development is not to cure or prevent autism, but to understand the diversity of brain development.

Thomas the Tank Engine Song Brings Lost Autistic Boy Into Safety After Being Lost in the Woodlands for Two Days

06.11.2020 00:21 AM

A 14-year old autistic boy lost in Victoria was finally found after two days of being stranded in Mount Disappointment. Rescuers used the soundtrack from his favorite television show, Thomas the Tank Engine, to help in his search. Click to learn more.

Supermarket Chain Withdraws Popular Times Table Placemat from Shelves After Autistic Boy Points Out Awkward Miscalculation

05.22.2020 07:34 AM

A 4-year-old autistic boy obsessed with numbers spots an embarrassing mistake in one of the items sold by Aldi. A multiplication table placemat that said '12x12=60' was pulled out of inventory in 500 Australian stores due to the clever boy's discovery.

Interactive Video Games May Help Children With Autism

10.03.2019 01:39 AM

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may benefit from interactive games that help facilitate learning processes and improve motivation.

Genetic Mutation May Help Understand Autism

07.22.2019 09:12 AM

Understanding the genetic mutation that happens in humans is vital in understanding what could be causing autism and how to deal with it.

Potential Connection Between Autism and Use of Antidepressants During Pregnancy

04.30.2019 11:45 AM

Researchers foresee a possible mechanism that could potentially be exploited for future therapies Led by Duke-NUS Medical School, a team of researchers has discovered a possible link between autistic-like behavior in adult mice and exposure to a conventional antidepressant in the womb.

Scientists Are Closer to Identifying Causes of Disturbed Sleep in Autism

04.29.2019 11:53 AM

PMS patients who are missing the SHANKS3 gene have trouble falling asleep and wake up multiple times during the night

Fecal Transplant Reduces Autism Symptoms to 50% after Two Years

04.10.2019 10:59 AM

In a recent study, human gut microbiomes affect neurological health and brain communication Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claimed that one in every 59 American children is diagnosed with autism, and in 2000, up from one in every 150.

On World Autism Awareness Day, a look at how the disorder was named

04.02.2019 09:44 AM

Greater awareness of autism spectrum disorder will result in greater understanding and inclusion The term autism has origins in the Greek autós (αὐτός) "self" and -ismós (ισμός) "condition, state".

Robota & Leka: Teachers' Robot Assistants Of Children With Autism & Special Needs

05.17.2017 19:57 PM

Artificial Intelligence can now do the strenuous job of routine repetition when caring and teaching children with developmental disabilities. These robots also detect talk and analyze special children when they are in distress and need immediate attention.

Diabetes Drug Metformin May Be The Treatment For Autism Condition Called Fragile X Syndrome

05.17.2017 16:43 PM

Metformin drug shows promise in Fragile X Syndrome treatment. Metformin has been known to control the sugar of those experiencing Type 2 diabetes for over decades now.