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Additive Effect of Small Gene Variations Can Increase Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders
October 15, 2012 — An increased risk of autism spectrum disorders could result from an accumulation of many small, common gene genetic variations rather than large-effect, rare changes in the genetic code, according to ... > full story -
Adding Up Autism Risks
October 15, 2012 — The causes of autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are complex, and contain elements of both nature (genes) and the environment. New research shows that common genetic polymorphisms (genetic ... > full story -
Nearly Half of Children With Autism Wander or 'Bolt' from Safe Places
October 8, 2012 — Children with autism are four times more likely to wander than their unaffected ... > full story -
Drug Reverses Abnormal Brain Function in Rett Syndrome Mice
October 3, 2012 — A promising study shows that in a mouse model of Rett syndrome, researchers were able to reverse abnormalities in brain activity and improve neurological function by treating the animals with an ... > full story -
A Novel Function for P27 Protein in the Control of Interneuron Migration in the Developing Cerebral Cortex
October 2, 2012 — These results by GIGA-Neurosciences researchers (University of Liège, Belgium) increase our understanding of the mechanisms that drive neuronal migration in the cerebral cortex. Disruption of ... > full story -
New Definition of Autism in Updated Psychiatric Clinical Manual Will Not Exclude Most Children With Autism, Expert Says
October 2, 2012 — Parents should not worry that proposed changes to the medical criteria redefining a diagnosis of autism will leave their children excluded and deemed ineligible for psychiatric and medical care, says ... > full story -
Baby Communication Gives Clues to Autism
October 1, 2012 — Babies' non-verbal communication skills can help predict outcomes in children at high risk of developing autism, new research ... > full story -
High-Tech Tools Created to Study Autism
September 25, 2012 — Researchers have developed two new technological tools that automatically measure relevant behaviors of children, and promise to have significant impact on the understanding of behavioral disorders ... > full story -
Little Evidence Supports Medical Treatment Options for Adolescents With Autism, Researchers Say
September 24, 2012 — Researchers are reporting that there is insufficient evidence to support the use of medical interventions in adolescents and young adults with autism. Despite studies that show that many adolescents ... > full story -
Medication Effective in Treating Social Withdrawal in Fragile X and Potentially Autism Patients
September 19, 2012 — An investigational compound that targets the core symptoms of fragile X syndrome is effective for addressing the social withdrawal and challenging behaviors characteristic of the condition, making it ... > full storyMore:
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