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Study May ID One Potentially Treatable Cause of Autism
Findings implicate faulty transport of fatty acids in brain; suggest opportunity for developing treatment for one subtype of autism Findings implicate faulty transport of fatty acids in brain; suggest...
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Study Suggests Most Autism Risk Comes from Common Genetic Variation
Autism appears to stem primarily from inherited genes common in population; each ups risk only slightly, together have big overall effect Autism appears to stem primarily from inherited genes common...
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Reducing Stress, Depression and Anxiety in Mothers of Kids with Autism
Study shows clear benefits to mom-led stress-reduction classes; mindfulness training produces greatest benefits Study shows clear benefits to mom-led stress-reduction classes; mindfulness training...
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Researchers Target Inflammation’s Role in Brain Disorders
Inflammation is the body’s vital infection-fighting response, but chronic inflammation can harm the brain as well as body Inflammation is the body’s vital infection-fighting response, but chronic...
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Autism ‘Baby Sibs’ Study IDs Another Early Red Flag
Not showing interest with eyes at 8 months tied to more-severe autism symptoms by age 3; may signal opportunity for early intervention Not showing interest with eyes at 8 months tied to more-severe...
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Reassuring News on Prenatal Exposure to Methyl Mercury & Autism
Study finds no link between autism and mercury levels in mom or newborn; still prudent to limit intake of certain fish during pregnancy Study finds no link between autism and mercury levels in mom or...
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The Kids Who Beat Autism Versus the Reality for Most Families
The New York Times explores “optimal outcomes” in autism – rare individuals who overcome symptoms, usually with intensive therapy The New York Times explores “optimal outcomes” in autism – rare...
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Study: Low Oxytocin Does Not Cause Autism But Can Worsen Social Disability
Blood levels of “love hormone" no different in those with autism than in those without the disorder; hormone treatment may help subset of those with ASD and low oxytocin Levels of "love hormone" vary...
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Remote Coaching Helps Parents Deliver Autism Therapies
Study by Autism Speaks Weatherstone fellow demonstrates effectiveness of program to expand delivery of autism services via the Internet Study by Autism Speaks Weatherstone fellow demonstrates...
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Review Shows Big Increase in Science Backing Behavioral Therapy
Update to US Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality says recent studies have gone far to fill gaps in evidence of clear benefits Update to US Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality says...
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Autism Speaks Names Stephen Scherer Director of AUT10K
World-renowned geneticist will oversee world’s largest database of autism genomes–advancing understanding and treatment of ASD subtypes World-renowned geneticist will oversee world’s largest database...
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Infant Head Size and Autism: Baby Sibs Study Shows No Connection
In largest-ever study, Autism Speaks Baby Siblings Research Consortium helps settle longtime debate over proposed early sign of autism In largest-ever study, Autism Speaks Baby Siblings Research...
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Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network Announces New Funding & Centers
New strategic plan emphasizes research and community outreach at 14 centers across North America; includes two new centers New strategic plan emphasizes research and community outreach at 14 centers...
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Adults with Autism Report High Rates of Sexual Victimization
Study links higher risk to lack of sexual knowledge; Autism Speaks has resources for building understanding and skills Study links higher risk to lack of sexual knowledge; Autism Speaks has resources...
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IACC Invites Public to Workshop on Autism-related Health Issues
September meeting and webcast will address need for greater research on and awareness of medical conditions associated with autism September meeting and webcast will address need for greater research...
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Autism Speaks Opens Applications for 2015 Pre & Postdoctoral Fellowships
Launching careers in autism science: Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowships & Meixner Postdoctoral Fellowships in Translational Research Launching careers in autism science: Weatherstone Predoctoral...
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Brain Study Finds Evidence that Autism Involves Too Many Synapses
Researchers propose that someday it may be possible treat autism with drugs that restore normal pruning of brain-cell connections Researchers propose that someday it may be possible treat autism with...
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Surplus Synapses Study Sheds New Light On Brain Structure and Autism
Dr. Paul Wang looks at the answers and new questions revealed in study on the surplus of synapses and autism.August 22, 2014Developmental pediatrician Paul Wang is Autism Speaks senior vice president...
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Small Study Shows Promise for Parent-led Autism Intervention for Babies
In pilot study, parents deliver “Infant Start” intervention for babies with signs of autism; symptoms significantly reduced by age 3 In a pilot study, parents deliver “Infant Start” intervention for...
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Studies Implicate Early Injury to Cerebellum as Major Cause of Autism
Injury to small brain region during pregnancy or birth may disrupt development of important cross wiring to other brain regions Injury to small brain region during pregnancy or birth may disrupt...
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