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Research articles covering work related to austism spectrum disorders are provided below.

Autism Featured Psychology

·April 24, 2016·5 min read

A New Way to Measure Autism in Boys

According to researchers, neuroimaging techniques could enhance diagnosis and improve treatments for boys with ASD.

Autism Featured Genetics

·August 6, 2015·4 min read

A Single Genetic Mutation May Cause Autism

A new study is the first to show how a single mutation disables a molecular switch in one of the more than 1000 autism genes and causes the disorder.

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Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 3, 2013·2 min read

A Single Spray of Oxytocin Improves Brain Function in Children with Autism

A single dose of oxytocin can enhance brain activity while processing social information in children with autism, a new study reports.

Autism Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·May 8, 2019·4 min read

A step toward better understanding brain anatomy of autism spectrum disorder

Cortical anatomy is not represented by fixed differences between those with ASD and peers not on the autism spectrum. However, differences in symptom profiles and severity, age and cognitive ability are related to brain differences specific to ASD alone.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·December 28, 2018·4 min read

A Tilt of the Head Facilitates Social Engagement

A new eye tracking study reveals left gaze bias is replaced by an upper eye bias when we look at faces tilted to an eleven degree angle. Researchers say the findings could help social engagement in those with ASD as the head tilt helps people focus more on the eyes, making others seem less threatening and more approachable.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·March 17, 2021·3 min read

A Tool for More Inclusive Autism Screening

A new visual-based tool may help to reduce social disparities at a critical point of child development for a more accurate assessment of autism.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 27, 2018·5 min read

Abnormal Brain Connections Seen in Preschoolers with Autism

A new neuroimaging study reveals preschool aged children with ASD have significant differences in the basal ganglia network and paralimbic-limbic network in the brain compared to their peers who were not diagnosed with autism.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 21, 2020·4 min read

Abnormally low levels of a key protein in brains of young men with autism

Males on the autism spectrum have significantly lower levels of a protein in their brains' that plays a role in inflammation and metabolism.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·April 9, 2024·5 min read

Acetaminophen in Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism, ADHD Risk

A comprehensive study involving over 2.4 million Swedish children has debunked the notion that acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability in offspring. The research employed a novel sibling comparison method to eliminate confounding familial and environmental factors, revealing no increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders among siblings exposed to acetaminophen prenatally versus those who were not.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·October 3, 2021·3 min read

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy May Contribute to ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders

A 25-year study identifies a link between the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and an increased risk of developmental disorders, including ADHD, autism, and decreased IQ in children.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 9, 2021·9 min read

ADHD and Autism Associated With In-Utero Heavy Metals and Essential Minerals

Prenatal exposure to heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, and arsenic, and increased levels of the mineral manganese, were linked to an increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum diagnosis in children.