ARI’s Accomplishments in 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic upended many lives, and the need to provide meaningful support while sustaining research has been as important as ever. While the causes of ASD remain
Observers may incorrectly rate people with ASD as being less truthful
Adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may be incorrectly perceived by other people as being deceptive and lacking credibility, according to a new study. Alliyza Lim and
Symptoms are similar in young boys, girls with ASD
Research indicates that in school-aged children, teenagers, and adults with autism spectrum (ASD), symptoms differ significantly between males and females. Because of this, there are concerns that
Researchers find clues to inconsistent microbiome findings in ASD, see longitudinal effects
A new study suggests that changes occurring over time in the behavior of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may be related to their gut microbiomes. In
Alzheimer’s drug appears to benefit adult men with fragile X
A drug intended to help people with Alzheimer’s disease may also be beneficial for individuals with fragile X syndrome, according to a new study. Fragile X syndrome
New animal research offers insights into the effects of the microbiome on social deficits in ASD
A new study provides additional clues about the role the gut microbiome may play in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In earlier research (see ARRI 2019, Volume 1),
Guest Editorial – Notes on exosomes and autism
While a great many biological processes take place within cells, proper functioning of an organ, or indeed an entire organism, depends heavily on what takes place
Large numbers of children with autism spectrum disorders have comorbid mental conditions
The majority of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have at least one mental health condition, according to a new study by U.S. and Canadian researchers.
Maternal biomarkers identify odds of child having MAR-ASD
Researchers at UC Davis report that they can accurately predict a mother’s risk of having a child with one particular subtype of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Alexandra
Autism and Co-occurring Conditions in Children
The majority of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have at least one mental health condition, according to a new study by U.S. and Canadian researchers. Connor