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January 06, 2022 The connection between oxytocin and autism, explained
Oxytocin, cemented in the popular imagination as the “love molecule,” could serve as a treatment for some autistic people who naturally have low levels of the hormone, researchers say.
8 min
January 04, 2022 Motor skills in autism: A missed opportunity
Motor differences are more relevant than has historically been appreciated for understanding, assessing and supporting people on the spectrum.
10 min
January 03, 2022 The multiple hits theory of autism, explained
Over the past decade, researchers have looked for rare mutations found in people with autism but not in their neurotypical parents or siblings.
5 min
December 31, 2021 DNA methylation in autism, explained
How chemical tags called methyl groups position themselves on genetic sequences may hint at some of the causes of autism.
The post DNA methylation in autism, explained appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
8 min
December 22, 2021 Birdsong-related DNA sequences tied to autism-linked genes
Genes that appear to play a role in some birds' ability to learn songs are frequently mutated in autistic people.
The post Birdsong-related DNA sequences tied to autism-linked genes appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
6 min
December 20, 2021 First-of-its-kind commission defines ‘profound autism,’ issues recommendations
Use of the term ‘profound autism’ is among the recommendations made by a panel of autism researchers, clinicians, autistic adults and parents of autistic people.
The post First-of-its-kind commission defines ‘profound autism,’ issues recommendations appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
9 min
December 17, 2021 Ethical issues cloud case report of unproven stem cell therapy for autism
Undisclosed financial conflicts and a lack of proper clearance mar a new study that injected four autistic children with stem cells from their own bone marrow, independent experts say.
The post Ethical issues cloud case report of unproven stem cell therapy for autism appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
7 min
December 15, 2021 Autism without intellectual impairments more common than previously reported
Almost 60 percent of autistic people may have an average or above-average intelligence quotient, according to a new longitudinal study.
The post Autism without intellectual impairments more common than previously reported appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
5 min
December 13, 2021 U.S. autism prevalence inches upward as racial gaps close
Autism prevalence in the United States rose to 1 in 44 children in 2018, up from 1 in 54 in 2016.
The post U.S. autism prevalence inches upward as racial gaps close appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
8 min
December 13, 2021 DNA methylation in autism, explained
How chemical tags called methyl groups position themselves on genetic sequences may hint at some of the causes of autism.
8 min

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