Research Shows tht Young Girls are More Likely to have Decreased Autism Symptom Severity than Boys

Medicine & Technology Jul 17, 2021

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

Jun 02, 2021

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.

Cord Blood for Autism: Researchers Test Treatments’ Efficacy

Apr 05, 2021

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

Mar 30, 2021

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.

Study Suggests Biomarkers in Paternal Sperm Could Show Risks of Autism in Children

Jan 15, 2021

Research finds possible biomarkers in paternal sperm to determine the likeliness of fathering a child with autism.

Research Shows Link Between Big Brains and Autism

Dec 18, 2020

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

Dec 14, 2020

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.

Abnormalities in the "Love" Hormone Plays a Major Role in Impaired Social Behaviors

Oct 31, 2020

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

UC Davis Researchers Use Epigenetics to Find Genetic Signatures of Autism in Newborns

Oct 23, 2020

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.

Interactive Video Games May Help Children With Autism

Oct 03, 2019

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

Jul 22, 2019

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

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

May 17, 2017

Metformin drug shows promise in Fragile X Syndrome treatment.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Maybe Caused By Weak Maternal Immune System

Mar 22, 2017

Scientists have found out that autism spectrum disorder might be caused by the weak maternal immune system.

People With Autism Will Likely Die Due To Injuries

Mar 22, 2017

Scientists have found out that people with autism will likely die due to injuries.

Tips On How To Reveal To Your Child That They Have Autism

Mar 14, 2017

Psychologists tell tips on how a parent can reveal to their child about their autism.