Private Initiative Launches Major $450 Million Effort to Advance Autism Research
A private initiative has committed over $450 million to establish a multidisciplinary research network focused on understanding and treating profound autism.
Study Finds Structured Telehealth Assessments Show Strong Agreement in Adult Autism Diagnoses
A new study shows that structured telehealth assessments for adult autism yield high diagnostic agreement, supporting neurodiversity-affirming and accessible evaluations.
Study Reveals Differences in Brain Responses to Audiovisual Speech in Autistic and Non-Autistic Children
A recent study found autistic and non-autistic children show differences in brain responses to audiovisual speech, with autistic children exhibiting distinct neural activation patterns during integration.
Video-Based Visual Scene Displays May Boost Peer Communication in Minimally Speaking Autistic Children
A recent study found that video-based visual scene display AAC interventions may improve peer-directed symbolic communication in minimally speaking autistic children during play.
Study Reveals Gaps in Therapy Evaluations for Autistic Children: Sleep Often Overlooked
A recent analysis of therapy evaluations for autistic children found nutrition and physical activity well documented, but sleep is often overlooked, highlighting a critical care gap.
Low Early Childhood Care and Education Attendance Among Children with Developmental Difficulties in Turkey Highlights Need for Targeted Support
A study from Turkey reveals that only 15% of young children with developmental difficulties attend early childhood education, with attendance linked to age and maternal employment. This highlights a need for improved access and support in middle-income…
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.