Widespread vitamin D deficiency again found in children, teens with ASD
A new study from Turkey adds to evidence that vitamin D deficiency is significantly higher in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) than in the
“Genetic wrinkles” in DNA may explain some cases of ASD
Researchers in Canada report that expanded tandem DNA repeats—what they dub “genetic wrinkles” in DNA—may play a significant role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Stephen Scherer and
Wearing compression garments may improve behavior, posture of some individuals with ASD
Full-body compression garments may significantly improve the posture and behavior of some individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a new study. Vincent Guinchat and colleagues
Cells that line blood vessels implicated in one form of autism
A new study implicates defects in endothelial cells, which are the cells that line blood vessels, as a cause of behavioral symptoms in individuals with a gene
More evidence of GI issues reported in kids with ASD
A new study adds to evidence that gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and can contribute to behavior, sleep, and attention
Editorial – Debating the Role of Genetics in Autism
The history of autism is replete with arguments about its underlying causes and treatments—and frequently over the past 50 years, these arguments have involved genetics.
Reducing levels of tau prevents symptoms of autism from developing in mouse models of ASD
Reducing levels of a protein called tau prevents seizures and symptoms of autism from occurring in two separate mouse models of autism, according to a recent study.
Sleep problems start early in ASD and are associated with abnormal hippocampal development
Sleep problems are common in infants who later develop autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and are associated with an abnormal growth trajectory of the hippocampus, a new
Editorial—Needed: A Standard Battery of Assessments
Currently, there is no shortage of assessments for children or adults with autism. In fact, dozens of such assessments are in use today. However, I believe
New survey finds companion animals benefit families with autism
A recent survey explored companion animal (CA) ownership in families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including parents' beliefs about the benefits and burdens of CAs,