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Neuroscientists Find Promise in Addressing Fragile X Afflictions
September 19, 2012 — Neuroscientists have devised a method that has reduced several afflictions associated with Fragile X syndrome (FXS) in laboratory mice. Their findings offer new possibilities for addressing FXS, the ... > full story -
How Common Gene Mutation Affects Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorders
September 14, 2012 — In children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), a common gene mutation has been found to impact the network of connections between different areas of the brain involved in social behavior, such as ... > full story -
Disorder of Neuronal Circuits in Autism Is Reversible, New Study Suggests
September 14, 2012 — People with autism suffer from a pervasive developmental disorder of the brain that becomes evident in early childhood. Medical researchers have identified a specific dysfunction in neuronal circuits ... > full story -
Genetic Test Predicts Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder
September 12, 2012 — A team of Australian researchers has developed a genetic test that is able to predict the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder ... > full story -
Nutritional Supplement Offers Promise in Treatment of Unique Form of Autism
September 6, 2012 — An international team of researchers has identified a form of autism with epilepsy that may potentially be treatable with a common nutritional ... > full story -
Can Videogaming Benefit Young People With Autism Spectrum Disorder?
September 5, 2012 — Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder are typically fascinated by screen-based technology such as video games, and these can be used for educational and treatment purposes, as ... > full story -
Study Details Bullying Involvement for Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
September 3, 2012 — A study based on information collected from 920 parents suggests an estimated 46.3 percent of adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder were the victims of ... > full story -
Comprehensive, Accessible Vision Testing Device for Children Developed
August 30, 2012 — Eighty-five percent of children's learning is related to vision. Yet in the U.S., 80 percent of children have never had an eye exam or any vision screening before kindergarten, statistics say. When ... > full story -
Little Evidence Supports Autism Treatment Options in Adolescents
August 27, 2012 — Researchers studying interventions for adolescents and young adults with autism are reporting that there is insufficient evidence to support findings, good or bad, for the therapies currently used. ... > full story -
Low-Dose Sedative Alleviates Autistic-Like Behavior in Mice With Dravet Syndrome Mutation
August 22, 2012 — A low dose of the sedative clonazepam alleviated autistic-like behavior in mice with a mutation that causes Dravet syndrome in humans. The mutation results in defective sodium ion channels. Affected ... > full story
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