Meta-analysis reviews parent-mediated intervention for infants at elevated autism risk
Teaching Parents a Skill That Could Change Their Baby's Developmental Path
This meta-analysis synthesizes evidence from eleven studies regarding parent-mediated early intervention for infants and toddlers at elevate…
Giving parents specific tools to engage with their infants before an autism diagnosis may help shape how the brain develops during the most …
Review evaluates psychometric properties of Swedish autism-specific and general genetic counselling outcome measures
New Tool Measures How Genetic Counseling Helps Autistic Patients
This methodological evaluation reviews the psychometric properties of Swedish autism-specific mGCOS-24 and general GCOS-24 instruments.
A new Swedish tool helps families and clinicians measure if genetic counseling meets the unique needs of autistic patients and their familie…
Computer-assisted cognitive training shows mixed results for working memory in children with developmental disorders
Brain-Training Apps for Kids: Do They Really Work?
This scoping review and meta-analysis evaluated computer-assisted cognitive training (CCT) versus mock training in children with ADHD, autis…
Computer brain games may help kids with ADHD focus better and remember more, but results for autism and learning issues remain mixed or uncl…
Fecal microbiota transplantation shows efficacy for recurrent C. difficile infection, IBD, and autism spectrum disorder in children
A Gut Reset Treatment Is Helping Sick Kids Bounce Back
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 studies evaluated fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in children with recurrent C.
A gut bacteria transplant helps children with stubborn infections, bowel disease, and autism symptoms, though kids with IBD face more side e…
Meta-analysis finds gamma neuromodulation benefits in schizophrenia and major depressive disorder
Gamma neuromodulation showed symptom improvements in schizophrenia and depression in this review
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes evidence on gamma neuromodulation for neuropsychiatric disorders.
Gamma neuromodulation improved positive and negative symptoms, anxiety, and thinking skills in schizophrenia while reducing depression in ma…
Children with ASD reported lower perceived navigation ability than typically developing peers in an observational study
Autistic Kids Navigate Fine, But Feel Lost Inside
This observational study compared 26 children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to 25 typically developing peers.
Autistic kids navigate just as well as peers, yet they often feel lost inside, revealing a gap between ability and confidence.
Short-term psycho-behavioral training shows improvements in autistic children across multiple domains
A Four-Week Program That Helped Autistic Kids Speak Up
A randomized controlled trial of 101 autistic children aged 1-7 years found that a 4-week, 20-session core feature target intervention (CFTI…
A four-week family therapy program helped young autistic children improve speech, social skills, and behavior after just 20 sessions.
Oral health factors in 500 Chinese children with special needs show high caries prevalence and associations with hygiene
Three in Four Special Needs Kids Have Cavities by Age 17
This retrospective cross-sectional analysis evaluated oral health in 500 children with special health care needs in Nanjing, China.
A careful look at 500 children's dental records points to clear, fixable steps caregivers can start using this week.
Case-control study finds higher anti-GAD antibodies in children with autism spectrum disorder
A Simple Blood Test May Reveal a Hidden Clue in Autism
A clinic-based case-control study of 90 children (45 with ASD, 45 controls) found higher anti-GAD antibody levels in the ASD group (p=0.003)…
Higher levels of a specific antibody in the blood are linked to autism symptom severity and the loss of skills in young children.
Autism diagnosis associated with 4-fold higher PTSD risk in Swedish cohort study
Autistic Girls Face a Hidden PTSD Risk. Here’s What Families Should Know
A population-based cohort study of over 450,000 individuals in Sweden found autistic individuals had a 4.37-fold higher risk of developing P…
Autistic girls face a fourfold higher risk of PTSD than boys, with those who also have ADHD at the greatest danger for lasting psychological…
EEG spatial heterogeneity mapping shows more heterogeneous topography in autistic cortex
Does the brain's electrical map look different in autism, and can we see it clearly?
A cohort study of 3,767 EEG datasets and 1,198 structural MRI scans in individuals with autism spectrum conditions found that autistic corte…
A new brain scan method reveals unique electrical patterns in autism that standard tests miss, offering a clearer view of how the brain is o…
Cohort study in Portuguese families finds co-segregation of serious mental illnesses and rare CHD2 variant
Do serious mental illnesses share family roots? A rare gene clue emerges
An observational cohort study of 173 multiplex families from the Portuguese Island Collection found co-segregation of psychotic and mood dis…
A rare gene mutation linked to autism and schizophrenia may also explain why psychotic and mood disorders often appear together in families.
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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