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Communication in brain may be remarkably constant in autism
Patterns of brain activity in people with autism are unusually consistent over seconds — and even years, two new studies suggest.
Autistic children’s language skills stay stable relative to peers
Toddlers with strong language skills continue to outperform their peers as they grow up, whereas those with poor skills tend to lag behind, according to a large study that tracked language developm
CRISPR studies hint at cell pathways involved in autism
A variety of genetic risk factors for autism disrupt some of the same processes in cells, two new studies suggest.
Core set of autism traits shows up in diverse cultures
Some autism traits look the same across cultures, and they could form the basis of a global screening tool, a new study suggests.
Unusual sensory responses in infancy may hint at autism
Some children diagnosed with autism by age 2 show unusual responses to sights, sounds and textures as infants, according to a new study.
Slow onset may explain late autism diagnosis in some children
Some autistic children don’t show traits of the condition until age 5 or later, new research suggests.
New Government Report Suggests 1 In 40 Kids Have Autism
National survey results show as many as 1 in 40 U.S. children have been diagnosed with autism, continuing an upward trend.
What does autism look like in the brain?
People on the autism spectrum often dislike exposure to unexpected stimuli, but why is that?
Young children with autism may show brain-fluid buildup
Autistic children aged 2 to 4 have about 15 percent more fluid between their skull and their brain than their typical peers do, a new study suggests.
Top autism gene may rewire brain by altering expression of other genes
The autism gene TBR1 controls the expression of several other candidate genes that govern the architecture of the cerebral cortex, the brain’s outer section, a new study suggests.
Large Danish study finds autism prevalence rises with age
The rising prevalence of autism shows no sign of leveling off, according to a new study that accounts for every diagnosis made in Denmark over 32 years.
Mutations in autism gene may be treatable beyond infancy
A top autism gene called SCN2A plays a role at neuronal connections into adulthood, researchers have discovered.
Genetics plays outsized role in autism, large study shows
Autism is more heritable than anorexia, alcohol dependence, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to an analysis of data from nearly 4.5 million people.
Siblings of children with autism have social, emotional problems
Even typical siblings of children with autism tend to struggle with anxiety, depression and social difficulties, according to a large new analysis.
Overlap in traits of autism, attention deficit persists into adulthood
Traits linked to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to co-occur even in adulthood, according to one of the first studies of the traits in that age group.
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