Growth can be restored in neurons stunted by autism gene
Researchers at Brown University not only traced autism to specific molecular and cellular consequences, but they also figured out how to restore proper growth of neurons....
read more22q11.2 deletion syndrome often misdiagnosed as autism
A genetic disorder called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome may frequently be misidentified because it shares similar traits with autism, such as social impairments....
read moreADHD meds increase five-fold
The number of children and teens using stimulant medications to treat ADHD has gone up five-fold. And the trend continues to those with autism spectrum disorders....
read moreNeurons can be restored despite autism gene
A genetic deficiency in autism that keeps neurons from branching out to connect brain cells may have a new enemy. Researchers were able to restore the neuronal growth in two ways; one was to administer BDNF directly to cells....
read moreHalf of kids with ASD have ADHD
Could a child have both autism and ADHD? About two-thirds of kids with ADHD have another condition, with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) being the most common. And likewise, about half of kids with ASD also have ADHD....
read moreAttention impairments no key component of autism
New research says that attention impairments are not a key component of autism. And although children with autism often have attention disorders, it’s not the case in all autistic children. Two attention abilities specifically—moving attention fluidly and orienting to...
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