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Using virtual reality to investigate autism's neural network dynamics
An international research collaboration has developed a VR imaging system that can measure a wide range of neural activity in the cortices of mice during active behavior. This enabled them to illuminate the abnormalities ...
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Analysis shows shifting demographics of children identified with autism
One in 40 Utah children aged eight years have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a newly published analysis led by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with scientists ...
Mar 24, 2023
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Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US
For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Mar 23, 2023
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Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers
New federal studies co-authored by autism experts at Rutgers found that more children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since monitoring began more than two decades ago.
Mar 23, 2023
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Children with autism far less likely to have vision screening despite high risk of serious eye disorders
Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are much less likely to receive vision screening than their peers, despite high risk for serious eye disorders, according to a study by Nemours Children's Health published ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Autistic adolescents more likely to leave Medicaid as they enter adulthood in states without Medicaid waivers: Study
Many autistic people rely on important healthcare coverage from Medicaid for continued services and supports throughout their life. But when entering adulthood, autistic adolescents are facing increased risk of disenrollment ...
Mar 13, 2023
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Meta-analysis shows association between autism in children and cardiometabolic diseases
A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2009 to 2017 determined that approximately 1 in 44 children ages 3-17 are diagnosed with some form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research ...
Mar 10, 2023
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Does an ancient virus genome drive autism?
Although autism is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, the multiple factors behind its onset are still not fully understood. Animal models of idiopathic autism, especially mice, are often used to help researchers understand ...
Mar 10, 2023
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COVID lockdowns may have boosted opportunities for bilingual autistic children's communication development
Increased time at home due to coronavirus lockdowns may have supported the communication development of bilingual autistic children, argues a new study published in Autism & Developmental Language Impairments.
Mar 8, 2023
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Children at risk for autism may struggle to notice mismatched audio and video
Rutgers University research that may eventually enable far earlier autism diagnoses shows that typically developing infants perceive audio-video synchrony better than high-risk for autism infants.
Mar 7, 2023
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Study uncovers age-related brain differences in autistic individuals
A new study led by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers confirms that brain development in people with autism differs from those with typical neurodevelopment. According to the study published in PNAS, these differences are ...
Mar 3, 2023
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Through the eye of the beholder: Researchers find people with autism process illusory shapes differently
There is this picture—you may have seen it. It is black and white and has two silhouettes facing one another. Or maybe you see the black vase with a white background. But now, you likely see both.
Mar 1, 2023
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Social deficits and seizures in autism genetic subtype tied to overexcited brain circuits
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified the cause of a genetic subtype of autism and schizophrenia that results in social deficits and seizures in mice and humans.
Feb 28, 2023
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Tablet-based game can assess pediatric visual motor skills in autism
A tablet-based game is feasible for assessing visual motor skills in neurotypical children and those with autism spectrum disorder, according to a study published online Feb. 3 in npj Digital Medicine.
Feb 24, 2023
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Study finds strong performance of autism screener when used as intended
With one in 44 children in the United States having autism, early detection and intervention are integral to improving outcomes. Because autism is diagnosed based on behavior, and there are not yet reliable biomarkers to ...
Feb 22, 2023
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Real-life autism disclosures are complex—and reactions can range from dismissal to celebration
Media personality Em Rusciano has expressed shock after another radio presenter accused her of "leaping on the bandwagon" by widely sharing her autism diagnosis and its impact on her daily life.
Feb 21, 2023
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Sensory signals are integrated differently, underrepresented by neurons in autism
In fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common cause of autism, sensory signals from the outside world are integrated differently, causing them to be underrepresented by cortical pyramidal neurons in the brain.
Feb 16, 2023
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New national autism guideline will finally give families a roadmap for therapy decisions
Australian's first national guideline outlining the best ways of providing clinical support to autistic children and their families will be launched in Canberra today.
Feb 16, 2023
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How to create better homes for autistic people with significant additional needs
Our homes are becoming smaller, darker and noisier. Access to outside space is at a premium, and housing trends are leading to lower square meterage, smaller windows and noisy open-plan home environments.
Feb 15, 2023
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Brain-wave data and hearing test may help diagnose autism earlier
Brain-wave data collected during a hearing test routinely given to newborns could help clinicians spot neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism in early infancy, according to a new Rutgers-led study.
Feb 14, 2023
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