LearningRx1 Autism | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 20

Neuronal circuits in autism can be reversed

Sep 17, 2012 by

Neuronal circuits in autism can be REVERSED! When scientists studied mice that were missing neuroligin-3 (and therefore showed symptoms of autism), they found that by reactivating the production of neuroligin-3, they could reverse the “structural defects” associated with autism!...

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Defective genes and antisocial and repetitive behavior

Aug 14, 2012 by

Ripped genes? New research has identified how a defective gene causes changes in the brain that lead to the antisocial problems associated with autism, including repetitive behavior....

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Autism and “theory of mind”

Aug 12, 2012 by

Around age 4 or 5 children develop “theory of mind” – in which they start thinking about things from other people’s perspectives. But kids with autism don’t develop it – or get it much later. Check out the “Sally-Anne”...

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