INSAR 2019
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Early life experiences may shift severity of autism
A child’s environment exerts a strong influence on the severity of her autism, a study of identical twins suggests.
Early life experiences may shift severity of autism
A child’s environment exerts a strong influence on the severity of her autism, a study of identical twins suggests.
Reactions from INSAR 2019
The autism research community is gathering in Montreal, Canada, this week for the meeting of the International Society for Autism Research.
Reactions from INSAR 2019
The autism research community is gathering in Montreal, Canada, this week for the meeting of the International Society for Autism Research.
U.S. autism prevalence in black children based on few families
A national survey that estimates autism prevalence includes too few black families to yield accurate data for that demographic.
U.S. autism prevalence in black children based on few families
A national survey that estimates autism prevalence includes too few black families to yield accurate data for that demographic.
Brains of minimally verbal autistic children respond slowly to sound
Several of the brain’s responses to sound are sluggish in autistic children who speak few or no words, compared with those who are verbal.
Brains of minimally verbal autistic children respond slowly to sound
Several of the brain’s responses to sound are sluggish in autistic children who speak few or no words, compared with those who are verbal.
Signs of autism may be heard early in infancy
Autistic infants as young as 4 months may have fewer verbal exchanges with their caregivers than their peers do.
Signs of autism may be heard early in infancy
Autistic infants as young as 4 months may have fewer verbal exchanges with their caregivers than their peers do.
Many autistic children contemplate suicide, screens suggest
About 10 percent of autistic children have suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Many autistic children contemplate suicide, screens suggest
About 10 percent of autistic children have suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Landmark summit on autism health care kicks off
A panel of autism scientists and advocates is charged with a tall order: making recommendations for the care of autistic people worldwide.
Landmark summit on autism health care kicks off
A panel of autism scientists and advocates is charged with a tall order: making recommendations for the care of autistic people worldwide.
Genetic background may alter effect of autism mutations
A person’s genetic makeup can ease or worsen the effect of mutations linked to autism.
Genetic background may alter effect of autism mutations
A person’s genetic makeup can ease or worsen the effect of mutations linked to autism.
First estimate of autism prevalence in Qatar finds high numbers
The prevalence of autism among school-aged children in Qatar is higher than the worldwide average.
First estimate of autism prevalence in Qatar finds high numbers
The prevalence of autism among school-aged children in Qatar is higher than the worldwide average.
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‘Ancient’ brainstem structure evolved beyond basic motor control
The human red nucleus may also help coordinate action, reward and motivated behavior, a new study suggests.
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Reporter’s notebook: Highlights from INSAR 2025
The annual meeting brought autism researchers, advocates and clinicians to Seattle to discuss the latest research, including attempts to define subgroups, a potential new CHD8 macaque model and life expectancy gaps.
Reporter’s notebook: Highlights from INSAR 2025
The annual meeting brought autism researchers, advocates and clinicians to Seattle to discuss the latest research, including attempts to define subgroups, a potential new CHD8 macaque model and life expectancy gaps.
NIDA shutters diversity fellowship program, axes active awards
It’s unclear if the cancellation at the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse extends to the fellowships awarded by other institutes within the National Institutes of Health.
NIDA shutters diversity fellowship program, axes active awards
It’s unclear if the cancellation at the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse extends to the fellowships awarded by other institutes within the National Institutes of Health.