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A new study has challenged the long-held assumption that autistic people are emotionally stunted, finding that, in fact, people with autism experience complex emotions. It’s hoped these findings will lead to better therapy strategies for neurodivergent… Continue reading What if everything we know about autism is wrong?
Researchers have figured out how to wake up dormant stem cells in the brain that have the ability to grow into new cells. It opens the door to developing new therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, learning disabilities, and cerebral pa… Continue reading Awakening sleeping stem cells a potential treatment for brain disorders
Prenatal exposure to higher levels of bisphenol A, a plastic commonly found in water bottles and packaging and known to leach into our foods and drinks, has been linked to autism spectrum disorder in boys, according to a new study that also identified … Continue reading Autism in boys linked to common plastic exposure in the womb
The microbiome’s central role in regulating the gut-brain axis and impacting health has gained prominence in the past decade. Prior research has linked the composition of gut bacteria to brain-related conditions like depression, PTSD and Alzheimer’s di… Continue reading Autism linked to specific gut bugs, promising quick, accurate diagnosis
We know that present-day European and Asian-derived humans have inherited between 1.5% and 4% of Neanderthal DNA, but how does that seemingly small amount of ancient genetic material impact modern physical and mental health?Continue ReadingCategory: Sc… Continue reading Autism added to growing list of things we’ve inherited from Neanderthals
Researchers have taken photographs of children’s retinas and screened them using a deep learning AI algorithm to diagnose autism with 100% accuracy. The findings support using AI as an objective screening tool for early diagnosis, especially when acces… Continue reading AI-screened eye pics diagnose childhood autism with 100% accuracy
New research from a team at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) has for the first time shown how inflammation in early childhood can affect brain development and contribute to the risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and schizophre… Continue reading How inflammation in early childhood can lead to autism and schizophrenia
For the first time, scientists have described a biochemical mechanism linking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with the common but problematic compound Bisphenol A (BPA), which can leach into food and w… Continue reading More evidence connecting BPA exposure to ADHD and autism
For the first time, scientists have described a biochemical mechanism linking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with the common but problematic compound Bisphenol A (BPA), which can leach into food and w… Continue reading More evidence connecting BPA exposure to ADHD and autism
Students with learning disabilities (LD) struggle with particular skills like reading, writing, or mathematics and often require additional, individualized support to fill educational gaps. A team of researchers and experts has found that a cute little… Continue reading Classroom robot helps keep kids with learning disabilities on track