Handwashing Routine Visual Learning Set: 6 Steps to Help Your Child Build Independence
Teach your child the handwashing routine with this 6-step visual learning set. Bright, friendly cartoons guide children through turning on water, adding soap, scrubbing, rinsing, and drying hands to build independence.
Genetic Testing Reveals Key Variants in Nonsyndromic Autism Spectrum Disorder in Southern Brazil
A study of 215 individuals with nonsyndromic autism in southern Brazil found a 2.8% diagnostic yield for pathogenic genetic variants using chromosomal microarray analysis, highlighting the role of clinical selection in genetic testing outcomes.
Getting Ready for School: A Simple 5-Step Visual Routine for Young Children
Learn a simple 5-step visual routine to help young children, including autistic children, get ready for school with less stress and more independence.
Prepare Clear Notes to Share Your Child’s Needs Effectively in IEP Meetings
Learn how preparing clear, simple notes before IEP meetings can help you advocate effectively for your autistic child's unique needs.
Supporting Young Children Who Have Difficulty Leaving the Playground: 6 Positive Steps for Parents
Learn 6 positive steps to support young children who have difficulty leaving the playground, including prevention strategies, communication tools, and calm adult responses.
Advocating for Your Child When They Experience Bullying at School: A Practical Parent Guide
Learn practical strategies to advocate for your autistic child when they experience bullying at school. Discover how to recognize signs, document incidents, communicate with staff, and collaborate on respectful solutions that support your child's dignity…
Study Explores Brain MRI Abnormalities in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
A study of 1,884 children with autism spectrum disorder found that brain MRI abnormalities are common among those selected for imaging due to additional clinical concerns, but routine MRI is not indicated for ASD alone.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Trials for Autism and Neurobehavioral Disorders
Artificial intelligence, including generative AI, is being explored to support clinical trials for autism and neurobehavioral disorders, offering data integration benefits but requiring careful ethical oversight.
Exploring the Link Between Gut Microbiota and Neuroinflammation in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Research highlights the role of gut microbiota imbalance and neuroinflammation in Autism Spectrum Disorder, suggesting potential therapeutic avenues involving the gut-brain axis.
Neuregulin 1/ErbB4 Signaling Pathway Implicated in Autism Spectrum Disorder Development
Research indicates that disruptions in the Neuregulin 1/ErbB4 signaling pathway may contribute to autism spectrum disorder by affecting GABAergic neurons and the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, highlighting potential targets for future therapies.