Emerging Technologies Offer New Opportunities for Autism Screening and Support with Focus on Equity
Emerging technologies like AI, telehealth, and wearable sensors show promise in improving autism screening and support, especially in underserved communities, but challenges remain in equity and validation.
New Research Indicates Autism Rates Have Stabilized in Recent Years
A recent study published in JAMA reports that autism incidence rates have stabilized, indicating no significant increase in new diagnoses in recent years.
Study Reviews Link Between Prenatal Paracetamol Use and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children
A large umbrella review found only weak and inconsistent evidence linking prenatal paracetamol use to autism and ADHD, supporting its continued use during pregnancy when needed.
New Data Indicate Diagnostic Changes Drive Rise in Autism Diagnoses
New analyses suggest that rising autism diagnoses are largely due to changes in diagnostic practices rather than an actual increase in autism prevalence.
Reanalysis Suggests Link Between Aluminum-Adjuvanted Vaccines and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Danish Children
A reanalysis of Danish cohort data suggests a significant association between aluminum-containing vaccines and increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children, challenging previous conclusions.
NeuroCypher ASD: A New Machine Learning Tool to Support Early Autism Screening in Toddlers
Researchers have developed NeuroCypher ASD, a machine learning and knowledge graph-based framework to improve early screening and interpretation of Autism Spectrum Disorder risk in toddlers.
Understanding Neurodevelopmental Risks from Prenatal Exposure to Intoxication, Infection, and Trauma
Prenatal exposure to substances, infections, and trauma can disrupt fetal brain development, potentially leading to microcephaly, cognitive impairments, and neurodevelopmental disorders. A recent review highlights these risks and the need for inclusive…
New Early Screening Tool Developed for Autism in Chinese Toddlers Aged 12-24 Months
A new culturally adapted checklist has been developed and validated to screen for autism spectrum disorder in Chinese toddlers aged 12-24 months, showing high sensitivity and specificity in initial studies.
Advancing Climate Neuroscience: Calls for Integrated and Directed Research
Five years after its inception, climate neuroscience calls for more integrated and guided research to better understand how climate change affects brain health and behavior.