Study Highlights Social Disadvantages Impacting Health of Autistic Adults Without Intellectual Disability
A UK study finds autistic adults without intellectual disability face social disadvantages that contribute to higher chronic illness and mortality risks, highlighting the need for systemic policy changes.
Exploratory Study Uses fNIRS and Machine Learning to Differentiate Autism in Young Children
A study explored using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) with machine learning to classify autism in children aged 2-6, finding modest accuracy and no significant diagnostic advantage beyond age and sex.
New Framework Introduced to Evaluate Autism Support Through a Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens
A new five-principle framework offers a way to evaluate autism support research that respects neurodiversity, focusing on strengths, autonomy, communication, and sensory differences.
Exploring the Impact of Maternal Microbiota on Fetal Brain Development and Childhood Outcomes
A new review highlights how the maternal gut microbiota may influence fetal brain development and neurobehavioral outcomes, emphasizing key biological pathways and nutritional factors.
New Parent Guide Developed to Support Sleep in Children with Autism Through Holistic Self-Regulation Strategies
Researchers have created and validated a parent guide that uses holistic self-regulation strategies to support sleep improvement in children with autism spectrum disorder, highlighting a multidimensional approach involving the child, environment, and…
Updated Review Highlights Advances and Gaps in Operant Demand Research for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
A comprehensive review of operant demand research from 2017-2025 reveals increased use of demand analyses in autism and developmental disabilities, highlighting advances and ongoing gaps in treatment evaluation methods.
New Cases Expand Understanding of CBX1-Related Neurodevelopmental Syndrome
Three new cases of CBX1-related syndrome reveal novel gene variants linked to developmental delays and speech impairments, expanding understanding of this rare neurodevelopmental disorder.
New Insights into Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Role of Perinatal Factors and Genetic Vulnerability
A recent review highlights how genetic susceptibility and perinatal environmental factors interact through epigenetic changes to influence neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD.
Emerging Technologies Offer New Opportunities for Autism Screening and Support with Focus on Equity
Emerging technologies like AI, telehealth, and wearable sensors show promise in improving autism screening and support, especially in underserved communities, but challenges remain in equity and validation.
Early D-Aspartate Deficiency Alters Hippocampal Synaptic Plasticity in Juvenile Mice
A recent study shows that embryonic depletion of D-Aspartate in mice leads to enhanced NMDA receptor-dependent synaptic plasticity in the juvenile hippocampus, highlighting its role in brain development.