Exploratory Study Uses fNIRS and Machine Learning to Differentiate Autism in Young Children
A study explored using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) with machine learning to classify autism in children aged 2-6, finding modest accuracy and no significant diagnostic advantage beyond age and sex.
New Parent Guide Developed to Support Sleep in Children with Autism Through Holistic Self-Regulation Strategies
Researchers have created and validated a parent guide that uses holistic self-regulation strategies to support sleep improvement in children with autism spectrum disorder, highlighting a multidimensional approach involving the child, environment, and…
New Insights into Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Role of Perinatal Factors and Genetic Vulnerability
A recent review highlights how genetic susceptibility and perinatal environmental factors interact through epigenetic changes to influence neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD.
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.
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.
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.