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No MMR-Autism Link in Large Study of Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated Kids
Study of over 95,000 children included 15,000 unvaccinated 2 to 5 year olds and nearly 2,000 kids already considered at high risk for autism Study of over 95,000 children included 15,000 unvaccinated...
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Training Helps Parents Reduce Challenging Autism Behaviors
Intensive training program teaches parents techniques that improve communication and cooperative behavior in children with autism Intensive training program teaches parents techniques that improve...
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Binghamton University Magazine Profiles Autism Speaks ‘SciGuy’
Director of Public Health Research Michael Rosanoff featured among Binghamton alumni making a difference in autism research Director of Public Health Research Michael Rosanoff featured among...
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Doctors Listen Up! Parents Can Spot Autism Long Before Diagnosis
Researchers find parent concerns at 6-12 months commonly predict autism diagnosis by age 3; urge doctors to address concerns earlier Researchers find parent concerns at 6-12 months commonly predict...
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Early Intervention Helps 1 in 14 Toddlers Overcome Autism Symptoms
But almost all of these children still need special-education services for emotional, behavioral or learning issues in grade school But almost all of these children still need special-education...
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Autism Speaks Names 7th Annual Class of Weatherstone Fellows
Predoctoral fellowship program launches promising scientists into autism research careers under mentorship of leading investigators Predoctoral fellowship program launches promising scientists into...
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MLB Autism Awareness Day in Toronto with Autism Speaks MSSNG Director Steve...
Toronto broadcasters discuss autism awareness and research with Steve Scherer, director of Autism Speaks MSSNG genome program Toronto broadcasters discuss autism awareness and research with Steve...
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Autism Speaks at the International Meeting for Autism Research 2015
A look ahead at more than 100 Autism Speaks-funded presentations at IMFAR 2015, May 14-16, in Salt Lake City A look ahead at more than 100 Autism Speaks-funded presentations at IMFAR 2015, May 14-16,...
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Autism Study Associates Self-Care Skills with Success in Adulthood
Daily living skills prove more important than autism symptoms, language or IQ when it comes to employment and life satisfaction Daily living skills prove more important than autism symptoms, language...
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Autism Produces Greater Behavioral Changes in Girls
Study of preschoolers finds that girls with autism differ more from other girls than boys with autism differ from typical boys Study of preschoolers finds that girls with autism differ more from other...
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Study Links Epigenetic Changes in Mom’s DNA to Babies’ Autism Symptoms
Changes may reflect environmental exposures and other factors that increase autism risk Changes may reflect environmental exposures and other factors that increase autism riskMay 14, 2015Researchers...
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Brain Imaging Produces New Insights into Autism-Anxiety Connection
Studies find delays in how brain processes danger vs safety in adults with autism; implications for tailored interventions for anxiety Studies find delays in how brain processes danger vs safety in...
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Study Links Delayed Cord Clamping to Improved Social & Motor Development
Immediate clamping of umbilical cord after birth associated with lower fine-motor and social skills at age 4, particularly in boys Immediate clamping of umbilical cord after birth associated with...
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Autism Speaks' DELSIA advances new generation of autism medicines and devices
Neurotech industry newsletter features DELSIA in special issue on autism Neurotech industry newsletter features Autism Speaks' not-for-profit venture philanthropy affiliate in special issue on autism...
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Discovery of brain-immune link could advance understanding of autism
Previously unknown lymph network connects brain and immune system, may offer insights into inflammation’s role in neurological conditions Previously unknown lymph network connects brain and immune...
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For kids with autism, supplements often result in nutrient imbalances
In largest study of its kind, Autism Speaks ATN researchers find too-high levels of some vitamins and minerals, not enough of others In largest study of its kind, Autism Speaks ATN researchers find...
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Large study on parent age & autism finds increased risk with teen moms
Study also uncovers risk with wide gaps between parent ages; research needed to understand why Study also uncovers risk with wide gaps between parent ages; research needed to understand whyJune 09,...
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Can reducing sugar ease autism symptoms? Mouse study suggests it may
Researchers find low-glycemic diet improves sociability and reduces repetitive behaviors in mouse model of autism June 10, 2015Researchers working with mice bred to display autism-like behaviors found...
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Early intervention for toddlers with autism improves long-term outcomes
Follow-up study on Early Start Denver Model therapy for toddlers shows that gains in abilities and reduced autism symptoms persist into gradeschool Follow-up study on Early Start Denver Model therapy...
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Study links enhanced perception in babies to later autism symptoms
Findings underscore autism-related strengths as well as sensitivities that can produce challenges Findings underscore autism-related strengths as well as sensitivities that can produce challengesJune...
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