Study Examines Organizational Influences on Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Autistic Youth in Virginia’s Community Mental Health System
A study of Virginia's community mental health agencies reveals organizational factors influencing the adoption of evidence-based practices for autistic youth, highlighting barriers and facilitators to effective implementation.
Study Finds Increased Motor Variability in Non-Dominant Limbs of Autistic Adults During Circular Movements
A new study reveals autistic adults show increased motor variability in non-dominant hands and feet during circular movements, suggesting a potential tool for assessing coordination difficulties.
Study Reveals Sex-Specific Behavioral Changes in Mice Lacking α5-Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors
A recent study on mice lacking the α5 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunit reveals sex-specific behavioral changes relevant to autism and schizophrenia, highlighting differences in anxiety, memory, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors.
Study Finds Visual-Spatial Skills May Be Affected in Children with ADHD and Autistic Traits
A study using the WISC-R found that children with ADHD and autistic traits may have specific difficulties in visual-spatial skills, highlighting the need for targeted assessments.
Molecular Modeling Sheds Light on SYNGAP1 Mutations Impacting Brain and Cancer-Related Pathways
A new molecular modeling study explores how SYNGAP1 gene mutations may disrupt SynGAP protein interactions with Ras and Rap GTPases, shedding light on mechanisms behind neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer.
Study Finds Elevated Inflammatory Cytokines in Temporal Cortex of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
A study of postmortem brain tissue reveals increased inflammatory cytokines in the temporal cortex of individuals with autism spectrum disorder, highlighting altered neuroimmune activity.
Intellectual Functioning Key to Adaptive Behavior in Autistic Children, Study Finds
A recent study of 200 autistic children found that intellectual functioning, more than executive control, plays a key role in adaptive behavior alongside sensory processing differences.
Study Examines Adaptive Behavior Development in Children at Elevated Likelihood for Autism
A new study tracks adaptive behavior development in children at elevated likelihood for autism, highlighting greater delays in those with autistic siblings and the importance of early intervention.
Maternal Immune Activation Linked to Lasting Gut and Brain Immune Changes in Offspring
A recent mouse study shows maternal immune activation can cause lasting immune and microbiota changes in offspring's gut and brain, potentially influencing neurodevelopmental disorder risks.
Exploring the Ketogenic Diet’s Potential in Managing Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Recent research explores the ketogenic diet's potential role in neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, highlighting possible benefits and the need for further study.