White Matter Development and Language in Autism
Learn about emerging research on white matter development and language abilities during infancy in autism.Handouts are online HERE The speaker:
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Autism & Aging – Cognition and Well-being
When we become older, we all hope to become wiser and happier, but we also know that someday we will decline. This decline is
Biomarkers start telling us a story: Autism pathophysiology revisited
Learn about emerging research on biomarkers and autism from a recent ARI Research Grant recipient. This is a joint presentation with the World Autism
The Ancient Roots of Autism Susceptibility Genes
Casanova dives into the ancient origins of autism susceptibility genes. She outlines periods of rapid gene evolution in early vertebrates and provides an introduction to basic genetics. The
Treating autism with contingent electric shock: Are all possible options really considered?
The use of punishment to treat severe behavioral challenges in autistic children was first introduced nearly 60 years ago. Although most people in the autism
Plural ‘Autisms’ and the Promises of Autism Metabolomics
The increasing moves towards the pluralisation of autism -- ‘the autisms’ -- and the many routes to a diagnosis of autism. What studying dietary
Autistic traits common in teens, young adults with a substance use disorder
Many teens and young adults who seek treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD) exhibit previously unidentified traits characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a
Contextual clues can trip up individuals with ASD
Adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may have difficulty understanding other people’s emotions because they do not use contextual clues, a new study suggests. The study, by
Pregnancy spacing may affect odds of ASD
Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may reduce their odds of having another child with ASD if they time a second pregnancy to occur 2.5
Job losses, cuts in hours or pay during COVID increase depression in adults with ASD
A new study indicates that rates of depression rise significantly in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) if they experience a job loss or reduction in hours