Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorders May 26, 2022 Abnormal development of brain’s visual system may contribute to autismMRI scans of babies identify irregularities.News Release April 28, 2022 Neural pathway key to sensation of pleasant touch identifiedSimilar to itch, pleasant touch transmitted by specific neuropeptide and neural circuit.News Release October 2, 2020 Basis of developmental disabilities focus of $11.3 million in grantsResearch to examine genetic, environmental factors linked to such disabilities and how to improve lives of those affected.News Release August 23, 2020 African American children with autism experience long delays in diagnosisSuch delays lead to serious disparities in access to developmental therapy.News Release April 27, 2020 Potential biomarker for autism identified in infantsLow levels of neuropeptide in babies’ cerebrospinal fluid linked to later diagnosis.News Release August 26, 2019 Stable home lives improve prospects for preemiesMedical challenges at birth less important than stressful home life in predicting future psychiatric health.News Release May 29, 2019 $9.5 million aimed at detecting autism earlier in childhoodMulticenter grant funds infant brain imaging at Washington University and other centers.News Release June 13, 2018 Youths prescribed antipsychotics gain body fat, have increased diabetes riskSuch drugs used in treating behavior disorders.News Release April 26, 2018 Rates of autism continue to rise, new data indicateMany children still diagnosed late, after age 4.News Release December 7, 2017 Brain networks that help babies learn to walk ID’dAutism risk, walking linked via brain connections.News Release November 2, 2017 In autism, too many brain connections may be at root of conditionLearning, social issues may reflect neuronal miscommunication.News Release July 12, 2017 In autism, genes drive early eye gaze abnormalitiesTwin study reveals strong genetic influences on how infants visually explore social world.News Release, Video June 8, 2017 Special brain scans may predict autism in high-risk babiesSource: U.S. News & World Report February 9, 2017 Brain network connections may underlie social behavior linked to autismMulticenter research effort may help identify autism risk earlier in life.News Release January 5, 2017 Unraveling autismA multifaceted approach aims to detect, treat and even reverse the disorder.Outlook Magazine October 19, 2016 Scientists link single gene to some cases of autism spectrum disorderFindings could provide clues about other genes involved in autism.News Release August 25, 2016 Study of grandmothers seeks clues about genetics of autismResearch to assess how traits of autism may pass through the generations.News Release December 2, 2015 John N. Constantino, MDAwarded by child psychiatry academy.National Leaders October 19, 2015 Weak brain connections may link premature birth and later disordersSource: NPR All Things Considered Posts navigation