Editorial – Planning for the Future of Autism Research
As a result of the slowdown in autism research over the past two years due to the pandemic, we have an opportunity to reevaluate our current
Study hints at association between maternal exposure to flame retardant chemicals and ASD
A new animal study suggests that maternal exposure to a class of fire-retardant chemicals called polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) may play a role in autism spectrum disorders
Role of the habenula in autism spectrum disorders explored
A new study suggests that a small brain region called the habenula may play a role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The habenula is a pea-sized structure
Preemptive intervention for at-risk infants may reduce ASD risk and symptoms, study suggests
Preemptive intervention for infants who exhibit signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may reduce the intensity of their ASD traits and lower their odds of receiving
Feedback, “feed-forward” loop impairments detected in ASD
The sensorimotor problems seen in many individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may involve impairments in feedback and “feed forward” loops in the brain, according to a
Shank3 gene mutation may impair brain’s ability to distinguish self from other
Researchers studying a mutation in a gene linked to autism spectrum disorders (ASD) say the mutation appears to disrupt the brain’s ability to distinguish “self” from “other.”
Study points to possible role of microbial metabolite in ASD
A new study adds to evidence that alterations of the gut microbiome may play a key role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Noting that urinary and
Editorial – Dr. Ruth Sullivan, Dr. Bernard Rimland, and the rise of parent advocacy
On September 16, 2021, pioneering autism advocate Dr. Ruth Christ Sullivan passed away. Dr. Sullivan was a powerful advocate for individuals with autism and their families,
Lifestyle issues play role in shorter life expectancy
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have a shorter life expectancy than people in the general population, and a new study suggests that lifestyle issues play
Insulin resistance studied in children, teens with autism
Some abnormalities seen in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be caused by insulin resistance affecting the brain and central nervous system, according to a new study