Addressing the Gap Between Autism Screening and Access to Neurodevelopmental Services
New research underscores the importance of pairing autism screening with timely access to diagnostic and intervention services, highlighting ongoing challenges in neurodevelopmental care.
Advocating for Person-Centered Speech-Language Services for Autistic Young Adults
Emerging research underscores the need for speech-language services that prioritize the individual preferences and needs of autistic young adults to support their morale and communication goals.
New Research Expands List of Genes Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder
New analyses have more than tripled the number of genes associated with autism, offering deeper insights into genetic susceptibility and the complex biology of ASD.
Study Explores Passive Sentence Challenges in Japanese Children with Intellectual Disabilities
A study on Japanese-speaking children with intellectual disabilities found challenges in producing passive verb forms, linked more to syntactic processing than phonological memory.
Supporting Migrant Heritage Families in the Global North: Building Culturally Coordinated Communities
Migrant families in the Global North face stress and isolation that may impact children's development. A culturally coordinated approach, including peer support programs like "Find Your Village," may help improve outcomes and integration.
Contingent Interaction Supports Noun Generalization in Mandarin-Exposed Autistic Preschoolers
A recent study finds that both the frequency and timing of joint attention between caregivers and Mandarin-exposed autistic preschoolers contribute to their ability to generalize nouns by shape, highlighting the role of responsive interactions in early…
New Scale Measures Choice-Making Opportunities Among Autistic Adults
Researchers have developed and validated the AASPIRE-Choices and Decisions Scale to measure choice-making opportunities among autistic adults, highlighting its importance alongside self-determination.
Lifelong Sulforaphane Intake Shows Promise in Improving Autism-Related Behaviors and Brain Chemistry in Mouse Model
A new study in a mouse model of autism spectrum disorders suggests that lifelong dietary sulforaphane intake may reduce behavioral symptoms and brain inflammation, with differences observed between males and females.
New Insights into Aging Biomarkers in Autism and Related Research Updates
Recent research highlights emerging biomarkers related to aging in autism, offering new perspectives on health and care for autistic adults.
Study Links Adverse Childhood Experiences to Autism Spectrum Disorder Identification in Late Adolescents
A study of Israeli military conscripts found that adverse childhood experiences were linked to increased identification of autism spectrum disorder during service, suggesting early adversity may influence late ASD diagnosis.