Study Links Executive Function Challenges to ADHD and Autism Symptoms in Adults with ASD
New research shows that daily executive function difficulties in adults with autism spectrum disorder are linked to ADHD symptoms and core autism traits, highlighting the importance of cognitive assessments in this group.
Exergaming Shows Promise for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review
A recent scoping review finds that exergaming, interactive video games involving physical activity, may improve multiple health outcomes in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, even with short intervention durations.
Study Reveals Age-Related Differences in Autism Traits Using Electronic Health Records
A new study using electronic health records reveals how autism traits and their onset vary by age, highlighting the need for age-specific screening approaches.
Repurposed Drugs Show Promise for Intellectual Disability Linked to NCOR Mutations
New research identifies potential treatments for intellectual disability linked to NCOR gene mutations, highlighting FDA-approved drugs spironolactone and allopregnanolone.
Study Explores How Autistic Adults Experience Pain Differently by Sex
A new study reveals that adults with autism, especially females, may experience and process pain differently, showing a disconnect between subjective pain and brain responses.
New Framework Illuminates Genetic and Molecular Layers in Autism Spectrum Disorder
A new review proposes a three-layer framework linking genes, biological pathways, and clinical features to better understand syndromic and non-syndromic autism spectrum disorder.
AI Methods Show Promise in Autism Screening Using Facial Images and DSM-5 Data
A new study evaluates AI methods analyzing facial images and DSM-5 checklists for autism screening, finding promising accuracy but emphasizing the need for clinical validation.
Systematic Review Examines Whether Autism, ADHD, and Language Disorders Are Categorical or Dimensional Conditions
A systematic review of taxometric studies suggests ADHD and language impairments are dimensional, while autism shows more categorical patterns, though biases affect conclusions.
New Study Finds Stable Individual Brain Connectivity Patterns but No Clear Autism Group Differences
A new study finds that individual brain connectivity patterns are stable and unique but do not reliably differentiate autism spectrum disorder from controls, highlighting challenges in neuroimaging biomarkers for autism.
Exploring Gut-Brain Axis Mechanisms in Autism and ADHD: Shared and Distinct Pathways
A recent review highlights how gut microbiome interactions with the brain may influence autism and ADHD, revealing shared and unique biological pathways and the need for further research.