Autism
Autism is a complex developmental condition characterized by challenges with social interaction and communication and restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests. Autism’s symptoms can range from mild to severe and are often accompanied by unique strengths and differences—some individuals with Autism excel in visual skills, music, math, and art. The exact etiology of autism is not fully understood. Research studies suggests that both genetics and environmental factors contribute to its etiology. Early diagnosis and tailored interventions can significantly improve outcomes for individuals with autism. There’s a growing awareness and acceptance of autism, emphasizing the importance of understanding and accommodating neurodiversity in society.
Autism
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Research finds new genes behind Intellectual disability
Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Queen’s University have identified 26 new genes linked to intellectual disability. The study, published online today in Molecular Psychiatry, has implications for the diagnosis and clinical…
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Antidepressants use associated with birth defects
A new Université de Montréal study in the British Medical Journal reveals that antidepressants prescribed to pregnant women could increase the chance of having a baby with birth defects. The risk is 6 to 10 %, versus…
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Researchers identify biomarker for autism caused by Dup15q syndrome
Researchers at the UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment have identified a signature brain-wave pattern for children with autism spectrum disorder related to a genetic condition known as Dup15q syndrome. The research team noted that this…
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Similar epigenetic mark found in brain cells of different types of autism disorder
UCLA scientists and their colleagues have found evidence that an abnormal pattern of brain cells is common in people with different types of autism disorders. The abnormal pattern discovered in the study, reported in journal Cell, concerns…
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Similar brain molecular signatures found in people with autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder is caused by a variety of factors, both genetic and environmental. But a new study led by UCLA scientists provides further evidence that the brains of people with the disorder tend to have the…
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New technique called Automated Fiber Quantification to help understand brain changes in Autism Spectrum disorder
A new study found significant changes in white matter pathways in the brains of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using a novel technique called Automated Fiber Quantification (AFQ). Evidence of both increases and decreases in diffusion…
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Research shows genetic link between autism spectrum disorder and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)
Cornell University researchers have confirmed a genetic link between mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), which is passed on from the mother, and some forms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous research suggested a link between mitochondrial functional defects and…
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Scientists link single gene mutation of NF1 to some cases of autism spectrum disorder
Scientists have linked mutations in a single gene to autism in people who have a rare tumor syndrome typically diagnosed in childhood. The findings, in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), may lead to a better understanding…
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Research finds differences in obesity rates between children/teens with and without autism
Children and teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be more likely to be obese and stay obese during adolescence than their peers without ASD, according to a new epidemiological study led by researchers from Tufts University…
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Researchers found unique genetic basis in autism genes that may lead to earlier diagnosis
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers are a step closer to understanding the genetic basis of autism, which they hope will lead to earlier diagnosis of what is rapidly becoming the most prevalent developmental disorder worldwide.…
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