By Paul McClureSeptember 17, 2024 New research has upended the common assumption about autism and emotions Depositphotos A new study has challenged the long-held assumption that autistic people are emotionally stunted, finding that, in fact, people with autism experience complex emotions. It’s hoped these findings will lead to better therapy strategies for neurodivergent people. Since...
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New study confirms high autism recurrence rates in families with autistic children
News Release 7-Aug-2024 Using more comprehensive reporting strategies than in the past, researchers find significantly elevated autism risk among younger siblings Peer-Reviewed PublicationKennedy Krieger Institute image: Rebecca Landa, PhD, CCC-SLP; Vice President, Executive Director for the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI) Credit: Kennedy Krieger Institute BALTIMORE, August 7, 2024— A study conducted...
Fatty acids in umbilical cord blood might cause autism spectrum disorder
July 29, 2024 by University of Fukui Arachidonic acid, which is released from phospholipid membranes, is metabolized to various epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (EET) compounds and subsequently to dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acids (diHETrE). This study revealed that high levels of 11,12- diHETrE in umbilical cord blood are associated with ASD symptoms, such as social affect (SA) and adaptive functioning....
Researchers report on designing autism-inclusive health care environments
by Marilyn Perkins, Thomas Jefferson University Journey Map. Credit: PI at Swank Autism Center in Wilmington, DE, 2021Autism is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in the U.S., affecting an estimated one out of 36 children. Most people with autism experience unique sensory features such as differences in reactivity to touch, sounds, and sights or difficulty...
Sibling’s likelihood of autism diagnosis impacted by age gap
by Curtin University Credit: CC0 Public Domain Mothers of children with autism who delayed their subsequent pregnancy by 2.5 to three years reduced the likelihood of their next child also being diagnosed on the spectrum, new research shows. The Curtin University research in collaboration with the Telethon Kids Institute, published in Autism Research, investigated more than 925,000...
Loss of placental hormone linked to brain and social behavior changes
by Columbia University Irving Medical Center Credit: CC0 Public Domain Preterm birth has been shown to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental problems, particularly in males. The more premature a baby is, the greater the risk of either motor or cognitive deficits. What does the preterm baby lose that is so critical...
Unique metabolic markers detect over 50% of children affected by autism spectrum disorder
New findings from the Children’s Autism Metabolome Project (CAMP) Study, a 1,102 subject study of the metabolism of children with ASD, published in Autism Research Madison, WI (June 18, 2020): In a paper published online this week in Autism Research, scientists at NeuroPointDX, a division of Stemina Biomarker Discovery, Inc., in collaboration with researchers at...
Depression symptoms linked to reduced cognitive control in people with autism
According to a UC Davis study, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those with typical development show similar proactive cognitive control. However, symptoms of depression in individuals with autism were linked to less proactive control. Cognitive control refers to a set of mental processes that coordinate thoughts and behaviors to fit...
Standard Autism Screening Is Missing a Lot of Kids
A large health system–used tool to screen almost all children for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) only identifies less than half with the condition. Just 39 percent of children who went on to get a diagnosis of ASD screened positive on their earlier pediatrician visit. The study authors looked at electronic health records of almost 26,000 children who had...
Full-body interaction videogames enhance social skills in children with autism disorders
Interventions based on games that require the use of technology have proved to facilitate motivation and learning processes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA – BARCELONA Narcís Parés, a member of the Cognitive Media Technologies research group of the Department of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC) at UPF, is working on...