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.
Private Initiative Launches Major $450 Million Effort to Advance Autism Research
A private initiative has committed over $450 million to establish a multidisciplinary research network focused on understanding and treating profound autism.
Study Finds Structured Telehealth Assessments Show Strong Agreement in Adult Autism Diagnoses
A new study shows that structured telehealth assessments for adult autism yield high diagnostic agreement, supporting neurodiversity-affirming and accessible evaluations.
Study Reveals Differences in Brain Responses to Audiovisual Speech in Autistic and Non-Autistic Children
A recent study found autistic and non-autistic children show differences in brain responses to audiovisual speech, with autistic children exhibiting distinct neural activation patterns during integration.
Video-Based Visual Scene Displays May Boost Peer Communication in Minimally Speaking Autistic Children
A recent study found that video-based visual scene display AAC interventions may improve peer-directed symbolic communication in minimally speaking autistic children during play.
Study Reveals Gaps in Therapy Evaluations for Autistic Children: Sleep Often Overlooked
A recent analysis of therapy evaluations for autistic children found nutrition and physical activity well documented, but sleep is often overlooked, highlighting a critical care gap.
Low Early Childhood Care and Education Attendance Among Children with Developmental Difficulties in Turkey Highlights Need for Targeted Support
A study from Turkey reveals that only 15% of young children with developmental difficulties attend early childhood education, with attendance linked to age and maternal employment. This highlights a need for improved access and support in middle-income…