Study Explores Self-Regulation Differences in Autism, Down Syndrome, and Williams Syndrome
A study comparing self-regulation in children with autism, Down syndrome, and Williams syndrome found both shared and unique challenges across cognitive, sensory, emotional, and social domains.
Study Reveals Common Neurodevelopmental Conditions Co-Occurring with Autism and Their Impact on Diagnosis Timing
A study of North Carolina Medicaid data found that language and developmental delays frequently co-occur with autism and are linked to earlier autism diagnoses, especially when identified between 18 and 24 months.
Lithium Chloride Shows Promise in Restoring Neuronal Function Linked to WDFY3 Gene Variants
Research reveals lithium chloride may improve neuronal abnormalities linked to WDFY3 gene loss-of-function variants associated with neurodevelopmental disorders.
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.
New Study Highlights Need for Improved Genetic Counselling Outcome Measures in Autism in Sweden
A recent study introduces the first Swedish autism-specific genetic counselling outcome measure and reveals the need for improved tools to better assess counselling effectiveness for autistic individuals.
Study Finds Communication Efficiency in Autism Unaffected by Neurotype Matching
A recent study finds that communication efficiency among autistic adults is not improved by pairing with others of the same neurotype, challenging the double empathy theory's predictions.
Study Explores Cognitive Aging in Autism: Evidence Suggests Unique Patterns
A recent study reveals that cognitive aging in autistic adults shows both similarities and unique patterns compared to non-autistic adults, with some memory functions appearing safeguarded.
Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC) Shows Promise in Tracking Social Communication Improvements in Autism
A rapid review of 19 studies suggests the Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC) effectively detects subtle improvements in social communication among autistic children, outperforming traditional diagnostic tools in some areas.
New Framework Links Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurodivergent Profiles Through Shared Neural Architecture
A new framework suggests autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent profiles share a common neural architecture characterized by high processing costs, offering a unified perspective on diverse developmental conditions.
Shank3 Gene Mutation Alters Sleepiness-Related Brain Activity Across Development in Mice
A mutation in the autism-linked gene Shank3 disrupts normal brain responses to sleepiness across development in mice, potentially explaining sleep difficulties in autism.