Alzheimer’s drug appears to benefit adult men with fragile X
A drug intended to help people with Alzheimer’s disease may also be beneficial for individuals with fragile X syndrome, according to a new study. Fragile X syndrome
New animal research offers insights into the effects of the microbiome on social deficits in ASD
A new study provides additional clues about the role the gut microbiome may play in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In earlier research (see ARRI 2019, Volume 1),
Guest Editorial – Notes on exosomes and autism
While a great many biological processes take place within cells, proper functioning of an organ, or indeed an entire organism, depends heavily on what takes place between
Large numbers of children with autism spectrum disorders have comorbid mental conditions
The majority of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have at least one mental health condition, according to a new study by U.S. and Canadian researchers.
Maternal biomarkers identify odds of child having MAR-ASD
Researchers at UC Davis report that they can accurately predict a mother’s risk of having a child with one particular subtype of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Alexandra
Autism and Co-occurring Conditions in Children
The majority of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have at least one mental health condition, according to a new study by U.S. and Canadian researchers. Connor
Editorial – Challenging behaviors in adults with autism
Challenging behaviors such as aggression, destructiveness, and self-injury take a tremendous toll on adults with autism and their caregivers. Each week, the Autism Research Institute receives desperate
Two studies point to “mosaic” mutations as a significant factor in autism spectrum disorders
Mosaic mutations may play a significant role in autism spectrum disorders, according to two recent studies. Mosaic mutations are not inherited, but rather are caused by a
Vitamin D supplementation may be beneficial in ASD
Giving vitamin D supplements to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may improve their symptoms, according to a new study from Iran. Zohreh Javadfar and colleagues enrolled
Exercises that are similar to stereotypic behaviors are most effective in reducing these behaviors
A new study from China indicates that while physical exercise can help reduce stereotypic behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), it is important to select