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Violent Crime Doesn’t Fit in the Autism Puzzle
December 19, 2012 — As investigators begin to piece together a profile of Connecticut school massacre gunman Adam Lanza, much is being speculated about his possible Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis. But to suggest a tie ... > 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 -
Mutations Found in Individuals With Autism Interfere With Endocannabinoid Signaling in the Brain
April 11, 2013 — Mutations found in individuals with autism block the action of molecules made by the brain that act on the same receptors that marijuana's active chemical acts on, according to new research. The ... > full story -
Dramatic Rise in Autism Prevalence Parallels Research Explosion
November 26, 2012 — A researcher has described the dramatic progress in autism research paralleling increased recognition of autism's prevalence and financial impact. She notes funding for autism research hasn't kept ... > full story -
Studies Provide Insights Into Inherited Causes of Autism
January 23, 2013 — The most consistent finding of autism research lies in the revelation that the disorders are incredibly complex. Two new studies that add to the growing appreciation of this complexity focus on ... > full story -
Brain Imaging Alone Cannot Diagnose Autism
November 1, 2012 — Experts caution against heralding the use of brain imaging scans to diagnose autism and urges greater focus on conducting large, long-term multicenter studies to identify the biological basis of the ... > full story -
Children With Autism Can Identify Misbehavior but Have Trouble Putting It in Words, Study Finds
October 17, 2012 — Children with autism have difficulty identifying inappropriate social behavior, and even when successful, they are often unable to justify why the behavior seemed inappropriate. New brain imaging ... > full story -
Use of Anti-Epileptic Drug During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk of Autism
April 23, 2013 — Maternal use of valproate (a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other neuropsychological disorders) during pregnancy was associated with a significantly increased risk of autism in ... > full story -
Impact of Autism May Be Different in Men and Women
October 17, 2012 — Men and women with autism spectrum conditions may show subtle but significant differences in the cognitive functions impacted by the condition, according to new ... > full story -
Fish Show Autism-Like Gene Expression in Water With Psychoactive Pharmaceuticals
June 6, 2012 — Psychoactive medications in water affect the gene expression profiles of fathead minnows in a way that mimics the gene expression patterns associated with autism spectrum disorder in genetically ... > full story
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