Among the 25 cities chosen for an autism clinical trial, Las Vegas was one of the few selected to participate. As part of the nationwide research, researchers are recruiting Las Vegas participants to help unlock…
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It's documented in numerous studies that autistic people face difficulty in recognizing emotions in facial expressions and other social cues. But is this always the case? A recent study conducted by researchers from Edge Hill…
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Meet Dani and Gabe, parents to the adorable 3-year-old Coraline Vazquez. Dani and Gabe used to think that the only way to get an autism diagnosis for their daughter was to take him to a…
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Autism has been studied for decades, yet the most impactful treatment method is still the most studied. One treatment approach that stands the test of time is ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). ABA has been around…
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The latest research conducted by Michael Gandal, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry at Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, has found a distinct brain signature for autism. The study conducted an extensive RNA-sequencing analysis of samples from the…
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Researchers have identified that the amygdalae in autistic children with anxiety show greater volume than those of autistic children without anxiety. This suggests that the brain mechanisms underlying anxiety in autistic youth are related to…
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Medical insurance claims data may help predict the likelihood of autism in kids, according to a new study published in the BMJ Health & Care Informatics Research. Researchers have created a machine that assesses the…
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the previous year, many individuals with ASD lost access to in-person therapies and support services. This opened new opportunities for virtual therapies, which were proven as effective as in-person…
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Dr Evdokia Anagnostou, a neurologist at Holland Bloorview Rehabilitation Hospital and the University of Toronto, studies autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She has recently published new research that may change our thoughts about ASD. How studies…
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Among the most pressing questions for families affected by Autism are treatment and the possibility of a cure. Although there is no absolute cure for Autism currently, several treatments can improve symptoms and help individuals…
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