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Speech Emerges in Children on the Autism Spectrum With Severe Language Delay at Greater Rate Than Previously Thought
March 4, 2013 — Study could reveals key predictors of speech gains. New findings reveal that 70 percent of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who have a history of severe language delay, achieved phrase ... > full story -
'Rain Man'-Like Brains Mapped at Using MRIs and Network Analysis
February 28, 2013 — Combining hospital MRIs with the mathematical tool known as network analysis, a group of researchers has mapped the three-dimensional global connections within the brains of seven adults who have ... > full story -
Children With Autism Show Increased Positive Social Behaviors When Animals Are Present
February 27, 2013 — The presence of an animal can significantly increase positive social behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders, according to new ... > full story -
'Network' Analysis of Brain May Explain Features of Autism
February 27, 2013 — A look at how the brain processes information finds distinct pattern in autistic children. Using EEGs to track the brain's electrical cross-talk, researchers found structural difference in brain ... > full story -
Higher Levels of Several Toxic Metals Found in Children With Autism
February 25, 2013 — Researchers have found significantly higher levels of toxic metals in children with autism, compared to typical children. They hypothesize that reducing early exposure to toxic metals may help lessen ... > full story -
BPA May Affect the Developing Brain by Disrupting Gene Regulation
February 25, 2013 — Environmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a widespread chemical found in plastics and resins, may suppress a gene vital to nerve cell function and to the development of the central nervous system, ... > full story -
Ultrasound Reveals Autism Risk at Birth, Study Finds
February 25, 2013 — Low-birth-weight babies with a particular brain abnormality are at greater risk for autism, according to a new study that could provide doctors a signpost for early detection of the still poorly ... > full story -
Fragile X Makes Brain Cells Talk Too Much
February 20, 2013 — The most common inherited form of mental retardation and autism, fragile X syndrome, turns some brain cells into chatterboxes, scientists report. The extra talk may make it harder for brain cells to ... > full story -
Music Therapy Improves Behavior in Children With Autism, Study Suggests
February 19, 2013 — Weekly music therapy sessions can have a positive effect on behavior in children with autism, reports a new article. In a study of 41 children, improvements were seen particularly in inattentive ... > full story -
Behavioral Therapy for Children With Autism Can Impact Brain Function
February 14, 2013 — Using functional magnetic resonance imaging for before-and-after analysis, a team of researchers discovered positive changes in brain activity in children with autism who received a particular type ... > full story
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