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RoboCA3T: A novel robot-inspired computer-assisted adaptive autism therapy

A new study published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning introduces a novel Robot-Inspired Computer-Assisted Adaptive Autism Therapy (RoboCA3T) that leverages the natural affinity of children with autism spectrum disorder towards technology and robots.

15 May 2024

Metabolomics study finds biomarkers predicting autism in newborns

A study in Communications Biology utilized metabolomics in newborns to identify markers that might predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD), finding distinct metabolic profiles in children with ASD compared to typically developing children.

14 May 2024

Children with neurodevelopmental disorders face increased risk of congenital abnormalities

Children with neurodevelopmental disorders report congenital abnormalities, such as defects of the heart and/or urinary tract, at least ten times more frequent compared to other children.

14 May 2024

Machine learning unveils hidden gender differences in brain structure

Artificial intelligence (AI) computer programs that process MRI results show differences in how the brains of men and women are organized at a cellular level, a new study shows.

14 May 2024

Researchers discover how gut microbes influence social behavior in mice

For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along with the social struggles and repetitive behaviors that define the condition.

13 May 2024

Understanding the metabolic changes from birth to diagnosis of autism

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shed new light on the changes in metabolism that occur between birth and the presentation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) later in childhood.

10 May 2024

Ketogenic diet a potential therapy for autism by reshaping gut bacteria and brain inflammation

Modified ketogenic diet modulates gut microbiome, inflammatory markers, and brain-related miRNAs in autistic children, correlating with improved behavioral symptoms. The diet increases beneficial gut bacteria and reduces inflammatory cytokines and BDNF levels.

9 May 2024

Gene linked to intellectual disability can regulate learning and memory

A gene previously linked to intellectual disability has been found to regulate learning and memory in mice.

8 May 2024

Tele-mentoring program shows promise in addressing opioid reliance for chronic pain management

More Americans suffer from chronic pain than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Yet, a shortage of pain medicine specialists persists, causing many pain sufferers to seek care in primary care settings.

7 May 2024

Rutgers scientists create CRISPR-edited mice to study the neurobiology of Tourette disorder

In research that may be a step forward toward finding personalized treatments for Tourette disorder, scientists at Rutgers University–New Brunswick have bred mice that exhibit some of the same behaviors and brain abnormalities seen in humans with the disorder.

6 May 2024

Price inflation tied to higher mental health service utilization among adults and elderly in England

The relationship between price elevation and psychiatric care in the British population.

6 May 2024

Umbilical cord milking safe for newborns' neurodevelopment, study finds

An alternative method of transferring blood cells to weakened newborns through their umbilical cord does not carry long-term neurodevelopmental risks compared to standard practice, a recent study found.

3 May 2024

‘Breaking a promise’: California deficit could halt raises for disability workers

Families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities say Gov. Gavin Newsom is reneging on a scheduled raise for the workers who care for their loved ones, and advocates warn of potential lawsuits if disability services become harder to get.

2 May 2024

New biomarkers identified for predicting psychosis risk in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

A recent study led by UC Davis Health researchers provides new insights into the molecular changes linked to the rare genetic condition 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, or 22q.

1 May 2024

Study uncovers molecular mechanism linking nonsense-mediated RNA decay to microcephaly

Nonsense-mediated RNA decay, or NMD, is an evolutionarily conserved molecular mechanism in which potentially defective messenger RNAs, or mRNAs (genetic material that instructs the body on how to make proteins), are degraded.

1 May 2024

Study reveals how genetic changes in SCN2A gene impact autism and epilepsy

A genetic change or variant in a gene called SCN2A is a known cause of infantile seizures, autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, as well as a wide range of other moderate-to-profound impairments in mobility, communication, eating and vision.

26 Apr 2024

Are parental psychiatric disorders related to the risk of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring?

The potential association between psychiatric disorders in parents and the risk of the offspring developing autism spectrum disorder.

26 Apr 2024

New studies examine the effects of napping on infant and preschooler brain development

A University of Massachusetts Amherst sleep scientist, funded with $6.7 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health, has launched two unprecedented studies that will track over time the brain development of infants and preschoolers to confirm the role of napping in early life and to identify the bioregulatory mechanisms involved.

25 Apr 2024

Bridging science and practice: FSU experts support autism awareness

April is Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to raise public awareness and support for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

18 Apr 2024

Study suggests a promising new approach to understanding autism

Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity.

17 Apr 2024

Autism News and Research

Latest Autism News and Research

RoboCA3T: A novel robot-inspired computer-assisted adaptive autism therapy

Metabolomics study finds biomarkers predicting autism in newborns

Children with neurodevelopmental disorders face increased risk of congenital abnormalities

Machine learning unveils hidden gender differences in brain structure

Researchers discover how gut microbes influence social behavior in mice

Understanding the metabolic changes from birth to diagnosis of autism

Ketogenic diet a potential therapy for autism by reshaping gut bacteria and brain inflammation

Gene linked to intellectual disability can regulate learning and memory

Tele-mentoring program shows promise in addressing opioid reliance for chronic pain management

Rutgers scientists create CRISPR-edited mice to study the neurobiology of Tourette disorder

Price inflation tied to higher mental health service utilization among adults and elderly in England

Umbilical cord milking safe for newborns' neurodevelopment, study finds

‘Breaking a promise’: California deficit could halt raises for disability workers

New biomarkers identified for predicting psychosis risk in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Study uncovers molecular mechanism linking nonsense-mediated RNA decay to microcephaly

Study reveals how genetic changes in SCN2A gene impact autism and epilepsy

Are parental psychiatric disorders related to the risk of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring?

New studies examine the effects of napping on infant and preschooler brain development

Bridging science and practice: FSU experts support autism awareness

Study suggests a promising new approach to understanding autism

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