Category: Autism News

In this article, we will be taking a look at the 20 countries with the highest rates of autism. If you are not interested in reading the details about the global autism landscape, you can skip to the 5 Countries With Highest Rates Of Autism. Autism, a complex neurodevelopmental disorder, has garnered significant attention and…

DULUTH, Minn. — Eighty years after its first diagnosis, people with autism are fighting to erase the stigma surrounding the disorder. Autism spectrum disorder describes a group of developmental disorders that typically appears during early childhood, and affects a person’s communication and behavior. In 1943, child psychiatrist Leo Kanner first diagnosed early infantile autism in…

Symptoms of autism include impaired communication abilities or repetitive behavior in children. When autism is diagnosed, it can be difficult to explain it to others, such as family, friends, or children. Some people might not understand or even believe in what this is about. As parents, they might also ask you not to overreact. We…

Mutations in FOXP2, a gene linked to language and autism, may impair speech by increasing the levels of motor proteins in striatal neurons, according to a new study in mice. The motor proteins, called dynactins, act as “trucks” that transport molecules neurons need to grow dendrites, says lead investigator Fu-Chin Liu, professor in the Brain…

The dataset that was used for the current analysis was part of the EU-AIMS LEAP project, a multi-site European collaborative effort with its main aim to identify biomarkers associated with ASD. The study design is described extensively in an earlier publication by Loth et al. [22] along with a comprehensive overview of the clinical characterization…

Lighthouse Autism Center is currently the largest ABA provider in Indiana with a network of locations across Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa. The Winona Lake Autism Center is Lighthouse’s second center to open in the Warsaw, Indiana area. Photo provided by Allison Gonyon. News Release WARSAW — Lighthouse Autism Center, a leading provider of center…

Coexisting peacefully: Changes in maternal immune cells (blue) enable a pregnant woman to tolerate the presence of fetal cells (purple) that have a different genetic makeup. A new resource maps the cells of the human placenta and uterus between 6 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, giving an unparalleled look at how fetal cells invade the…

The internet is a vast ocean of knowledge and entertainment that, when used wisely, can greatly benefit our children. For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the internet can offer opportunities to enhance their learning experiences and build vital skills. However, like any powerful tool, it also holds potential risks. This becomes even more critical…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, behavior, and social interaction in a neurotypical world. While there is a lot to be said about what defines neurotypical behaviors as a norm, there is no doubt that individuals with ASD experience challenges when it comes to understanding and expressing emotions. Many…

In the ever-evolving battle with trying to understand the multiple facets of autism, researchers have now found a way to diagnose which autistic children will have speech and social development problems. In a study published in the journal Neuron, scientists conducted research over an eight-year period to determine if an early diagnosis could be made…