New AI Model Enhances Voice-Based Autism Detection Using Multiple Audio Features
A new AI model combining multiple audio features improves voice-based autism detection accuracy to over 94%, offering promise for early, noninvasive screening tools.
New Method Enables Comparison of Antipsychotic Use in Adults with Intellectual Disability Across UK Services
A new study demonstrates that converting antipsychotic doses to chlorpromazine equivalents allows effective comparison of prescribing practices for adults with intellectual disability across UK specialist services.
Exploring Molecular Links Between Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder
New research highlights a notable overlap between hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and autism spectrum disorder, exploring shared molecular pathways that may explain their co-occurrence.
Eye Tracking Reveals Links Between Autism Traits, Joint Attention, and Development in Preschoolers
A study using eye tracking in preschool autistic children found links between joint attention accuracy, social traits, and cognitive skills, highlighting targets for early intervention.
Toronto Organization Develops Ethical Framework for Direct Service Funding in Developmental Services
A Toronto developmental services organization developed an ethics framework to address challenges arising from Ontario's needs-based autism direct funding program, balancing choice with equity.
Interval-Based Aerobic Exercise and Parent Education May Improve Sleep and Attention in Children with Autism
A new trial suggests that combining interval-based aerobic exercise with parent behavioral education may improve sleep efficiency and attention in children with autism spectrum disorder experiencing sleep disturbances.
Study Reveals How Sex and IQ Influence Social Attention Differences in Autism
A new study finds that social attention differences in autism vary by sex and cognitive ability, with autistic females and children with lower IQ showing greater reductions in gaze to faces.
Study Finds No Causal Link Between Pregnancy Inflammation and Child Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
A genetic study in Norway found no evidence that maternal inflammation during pregnancy causes neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD or autism in children, suggesting previous links may reflect genetic confounding.
NeuroCypher ASD: A New Machine Learning Tool to Support Early Autism Screening in Toddlers
Researchers have developed NeuroCypher ASD, a machine learning and knowledge graph-based framework to improve early screening and interpretation of Autism Spectrum Disorder risk in toddlers.
Prenatal Environmental Factors Linked to Epigenetic Changes in Brain Aromatase Gene
A study of 906 newborns found that prenatal exposure to chemicals like bisphenol A, reduced sunlight, and air pollution may increase DNA methylation of the brain aromatase gene, potentially affecting neurodevelopment.