Children with autism lack auditory looming bias seen in typical development
Brain scans show autistic kids hear approaching sounds differently
This primary trial compared EEG responses to looming vs receding sounds in 3-4-year-old children with autism, sensory concerns, or typical d…
Brain scans reveal preschoolers with autism process approaching sounds differently than typical children do, pointing to unique sensory wiri…
Genetic study of autism in African Americans shows limited transferability of European-derived polygenic scores
Autism genes differ by ancestry—new clues in Black families
This cohort study of 38,483 autistic individuals compared genetic findings between African and European ancestries.
Black children with autism carry different genetic clues than white children, a landmark study shows—meaning better answers and fairer care …
Review of vagus nerve stimulation for autism spectrum disorder and maternal immune activation
Vagus nerve stimulation shows promise for autism and maternal immune activation
This narrative review examines vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in the context of autism spectrum disorder and maternal immune activation.
A review suggests vagus nerve stimulation could help people with autism spectrum disorder or those affected by maternal immune activation.
Review of serotonergic signaling in autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions
Serotonin’s Hidden Role in Brain Development Depends on Sex
This narrative review examines the role of serotonergic signaling in autism spectrum disorder and other psychiatric and neurodevelopmental c…
This discovery may help explain why conditions like autism affect boys and girls so differently.
Bumetanide shows individual-level improvement in heterogeneous neurodevelopmental cohort
Bumetanide helps mood and sleep in kids with sensory issues
In a post-trial access study using a multiple-baseline single-case experimental design, 113 youth (7–19 years) with ASD, ADHD, epilepsy, or …
Kids with autism, ADHD, or epilepsy who feel sensory overload saw better mood and sleep after taking bumetanide.
Systematic review links CNTN6 gene to neurodevelopmental and mental disorders
This Brain Protein Might Explain Autism and Schizophrenia
This systematic review summarizes evidence on CNTN6 gene involvement in neurodevelopment and disease.
Scientists have identified a specific protein that helps wire the brain and may be linked to mental health conditions.
Protocol for Global Integration Method in children with ASD aged 6 to 12 years
New Therapy Targets Motor Skills in Children With Autism
This randomized controlled trial protocol evaluates the Global Integration Method (Método de Integração Global - MIG) versus conventional ps…
This research could help children with autism move more freely and confidently in their daily lives.
Atypical absences linked to higher autistic behavior scores in SYNGAP1-DEE patients
Seizure Type Predicts Autism Severity Better Than Frequency Does
This observational cohort study of 337 patients with SYNGAP1-related developmental and epileptic encephalopathy found that atypical absences…
For children with this rare condition, the kind of seizure matters more for autism symptoms than how often they occur.
Preclinical and EEG analysis links autism neurosubtypes to opposing electrophysiological profiles
Brain Signals Reveal Two Opposite Types of Autism, New Study Shows
This is a preclinical modeling and human EEG analysis publication.
This research shows autism isn't one condition but two opposite brain types, which could lead to more personalized treatments in the future.
Subtypes of behavioral problems in autistic children aged 51-75 months show variable temporal stability and inconsistent family outcomes
Why Some Autistic Children Outgrow Behavioral Challenges While Others Don’t
This prospective cohort study examined 275 caregivers of autistic children aged 51-75 months in Japan.
Understanding your child’s specific behavioral pattern can help predict their long-term challenges and daily needs.
Narrative review examines antioxidant metabolites for autism spectrum disorder in children
Could antioxidant nutrients help children with autism spectrum disorder?
This narrative review evaluates the potential role of antioxidant metabolites from botanical drugs and nutrients, including vitamins E and C…
Antioxidant nutrients like vitamins E and C, plus botanical compounds, may help address oxidative stress linked to autism spectrum disorder …
Maternal diagnoses associated with autism in cousins, Danish registry study finds
Study links maternal health conditions to autism risk in cousins
This observational cohort study used Danish national registers to link maternal diagnoses with autism in cousins of index children.
A new Danish study links maternal health conditions like epilepsy and depression to autism risk in cousins, suggesting shared genetic and en…
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.
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