Brief post-discharge interventions show reduced suicide outcomes in youth but lack specific autism-adapted data
Brief follow up programs may reduce suicide outcomes in youth
This systematic review of 24 studies examined brief post-discharge interventions for youth who have attempted suicide. While 8 studies showe…
New research looks at how quick safety planning and coping skills can help young people who have attempted suicide.
Self-Determination Theory framework supports maternal well-being and confidence in caring for children with autism
Self-Determination Theory Improves Well-Being for Mothers of Children with Autism
This mini review explores the application of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) to improve maternal well-being among caregivers of children wit…
Mothers of children with autism can improve their mental health and confidence by focusing on autonomy, competence, and social connection.
Artificial intelligence shows potential for diagnosis, behavior analysis, and educational support in autism spectrum disorder
Artificial Intelligence Shows Potential to Support Autism Diagnosis and Education
This systematic review of 18 empirical studies evaluates artificial intelligence applications including machine learning, computer vision, a…
New research highlights how artificial intelligence can help identify autism early, analyze social behaviors, and provide personalized educa…
tDCS improves core symptoms and social communication in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders
Trial shows tDCS improves social communication for children with autism
This meta-analysis of randomized sham-controlled trials evaluated transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for autism spectrum disorde…
A review of clinical trials suggests that transcranial direct current stimulation may improve social and communication skills in children wi…
Prenatal beta-2-adrenergic agonist exposure linked to increased ASD risk with aOR 1.34 preconception
Prenatal asthma drug use linked to higher autism risk in massive study
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring of pregnant women exposed to asthma medications.…
A huge analysis of millions of births found a link between taking asthma inhalers before or during pregnancy and autism in children.
Autistic traits show moderate association with camouflaging at 0.34 effect size
Meta-analysis links autistic traits to camouflaging behaviors across diverse populations
This meta-analysis of observational and quantitative designs included 16,895 participants across the autism spectrum. The analysis found a m…
A large meta-analysis finds a moderate link between autistic traits and camouflaging, with stronger associations in general population sampl…
Systematic review of dance activities for social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder
Dance activities improve social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates dance activities in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. The analysis …
A meta-analysis shows dance activities effectively improve social skills, communication, and behavior in children and adolescents with autis…
Scoping review examines connections between autism spectrum conditions and eating disorder presentations in clinical settings
New review shows autism and eating disorders are linked but not caused by sickness alone
A recent scoping review explores the complex relationship between autism and eating disorders, highlighting that links exist for conditions …
A recent look at medical records found a connection between autism and certain eating problems. This link exists even when sickness is not t…
Narrative review examines neuropsychiatric manifestations of celiac disease in pediatric and adult populations
Gluten-free diets help some people with celiac disease feel better but not everyone gets better
This narrative review examines neuropsychiatric manifestations associated with celiac disease in pediatric and adult populations. The author…
People with celiac disease often have brain and mood problems. A gluten-free diet helps some, but others still feel sick even after followin…
Network meta-analysis compares risperidone and aripiprazole for autism irritability
Risperidone and Aripiprazole Help Autistic Behaviors But Carry Risks
This network meta-analysis of randomized trials synthesized evidence on antipsychotics for autism spectrum disorder. Combined risperidone an…
Two antipsychotic drugs help reduce irritability in autistic people, but they also raise the risk of side effects compared to placebo.
Narrative review links NRXN1 genetic variations to schizophrenia, autism, and other neuropsychiatric disorders
New research explains how one gene causes many brain disorders
This narrative review examines the association between NRXN1 genetic variations and a spectrum of neuropsychiatric disorders including schiz…
A single gene variation may explain why schizophrenia and autism often appear together, offering new hope for understanding these complex br…
Umbrella review of 134 reviews links autism with elevated risks for multiple adverse outcomes including anxiety and suicidality
Autistic people face higher risks for mental health issues and daily life challenges
This umbrella review synthesizes 134 existing reviews to examine outcomes in autistic people. The authors report elevated risks for a broad …
A review of 134 studies shows autistic individuals often face higher risks for anxiety, mood problems, and self-harm. They also struggle mor…
Questions about Autism Spectrum Disorder
Do specific autism neurosubtypes show opposite electrical brain activity patterns in preclinical models?
Research using animal models and human EEG data indicates that autism consists of distinct neurosubtypes with opposing electrical brain activity patterns related to excitation and inhibition balance.
Full answer →Does having different gut bacteria affect children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD?
Yes, children with ASD and ADHD often have different gut bacteria compared to neurotypical children, and this imbalance may influence symptoms and gut health.
Full answer →All Autism Spectrum Disorder Articles
- Self-Determination Theory framework supports maternal well-being and confidence in caring for children with autism
- Brief post-discharge interventions show reduced suicide outcomes in youth but lack specific autism-adapted data
- Artificial intelligence shows potential for diagnosis, behavior analysis, and educational support in autism spectrum disorder
- tDCS improves core symptoms and social communication in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders
- Prenatal beta-2-adrenergic agonist exposure linked to increased ASD risk with aOR 1.34 preconception
- Autistic traits show moderate association with camouflaging at 0.34 effect size
- Systematic review of dance activities for social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder
- Scoping review examines connections between autism spectrum conditions and eating disorder presentations in clinical settings
- Network meta-analysis compares risperidone and aripiprazole for autism irritability
- Narrative review examines neuropsychiatric manifestations of celiac disease in pediatric and adult populations
- Narrative review links NRXN1 genetic variations to schizophrenia, autism, and other neuropsychiatric disorders
- Umbrella review of 134 reviews links autism with elevated risks for multiple adverse outcomes including anxiety and suicidality
- Meta-analysis of nonpharmacological interventions for young autistic children finds limited moderation by cognitive or language scores
- Review notes gut mycobiota dysbiosis in autism, ADHD, and Rett syndrome
- Statistical framing increased screening intentions while narrative framing increased information-seeking in autism spectrum disorder
- Systematic review finds no convincing evidence linking neuraxial labour analgesia to neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring
- AquOTic water competency intervention improves outcomes in children with autism
- Sensory severity predicts insula decoupling in autistic participants during motion stimulation
- Observational study finds Touch Activated Phlebotomy reduces pain in autistic and non-autistic adults compared to traditional venipuncture
- Neuroimaging features predict ASD identification and cognitive decoding accuracy in large cohorts
- Review of human postmortem studies finds region-dependent microglial variation in autism spectrum disorder brains
- Qualitative review highlights barriers to recognizing autism in women with borderline personality disorder diagnoses
- Review of language impairment definitions in 75 speaking autistic adolescents and young adults
- ADHD and ASD polygenic risk scores correlate with antipsychotic responsiveness in schizophrenia postmortem brains
- Children with autism lack auditory looming bias seen in typical development
- Genetic study of autism in African Americans shows limited transferability of European-derived polygenic scores
- Review of serotonergic signaling in autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions
- Review of vagus nerve stimulation for autism spectrum disorder and maternal immune activation
- Bumetanide shows individual-level improvement in heterogeneous neurodevelopmental cohort
- Systematic review links CNTN6 gene to neurodevelopmental and mental disorders
- Preclinical and EEG analysis links autism neurosubtypes to opposing electrophysiological profiles
- Atypical absences linked to higher autistic behavior scores in SYNGAP1-DEE patients
- Protocol for Global Integration Method in children with ASD aged 6 to 12 years
- Subtypes of behavioral problems in autistic children aged 51-75 months show variable temporal stability and inconsistent family outcomes
- Narrative review examines antioxidant metabolites for autism spectrum disorder in children
- Maternal diagnoses associated with autism in cousins, Danish registry study finds
- Meta-analysis reviews parent-mediated intervention for infants at elevated autism risk
- Review evaluates psychometric properties of Swedish autism-specific and general genetic counselling outcome measures
- Children with ASD reported lower perceived navigation ability than typically developing peers in an observational study
- Computer-assisted cognitive training shows mixed results for working memory in children with developmental disorders
- Fecal microbiota transplantation shows efficacy for recurrent C. difficile infection, IBD, and autism spectrum disorder in children
- Meta-analysis finds gamma neuromodulation benefits in schizophrenia and major depressive disorder
- Short-term psycho-behavioral training shows improvements in autistic children across multiple domains
- Oral health factors in 500 Chinese children with special needs show high caries prevalence and associations with hygiene
- Case-control study finds higher anti-GAD antibodies in children with autism spectrum disorder
- Autism diagnosis associated with 4-fold higher PTSD risk in Swedish cohort study
- EEG spatial heterogeneity mapping shows more heterogeneous topography in autistic cortex
- Cohort study in Portuguese families finds co-segregation of serious mental illnesses and rare CHD2 variant
- Autism spectrum disorder diagnoses reported in children with possible prenatal Zika virus exposure in Puerto Rico
- Connectome models of attention and autism show phenotype-specific features vary by age and diagnosis
- CDC surveillance monitors early identification of autism spectrum disorder in 4-year-old children
- CDC surveillance estimates autism spectrum disorder prevalence among 8-year-olds in 11 U.S. sites
- Surveillance data on early autism identification in 4-year-old children from US network
- Surveillance data on autism spectrum disorder prevalence in 8-year-old children across 11 US sites
- Systematic review finds gaps in quality-of-life assessment tools for autistic adults without intellectual disability
- Meta-analysis: Children with ASD show poorer balance vs. TD peers, SMD -0.66 with observational tools
- Perspective: Bilingualism myths harm autistic children from multilingual families, calls for culturally sustaining interventions