Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Reliable in Toddlers as Young as 14 Months

Researchers found that a toddler diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is unlikely to test within typical levels at age 3 years.

New Drugs May Influence Social Behaviors in Those With Autism

Drugs modulating the vasopressin pathway explored as agents to modify social behaviors in autism.

Developmental Deceleration Linked to Elevated Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Existing developmental screening tools could be used to detect autism spectrum disorder more reliably and at younger ages.

Virtual Reality Tool May Improve Police Safety Skills in Autism Spectrum Disorder

A new tool aims to improve skills in adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder by providing virtual interactions with police officers.

Gut Microbiome, Metabolome Differs in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

The gut microbiome and metabolome of children with autism spectrum disorder differ from those of their typically developing peers.

Microbiota Transfer Therapy Gets Fast-Tracked for ASD Treatment

The FDA has granted Fast Track status to the microbiota transfer therapy, Full-Spectrum Microbiota (FSM), for the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Social Brain Maturation Differs in Newborns Vulnerable to Autism Spectrum Disorders

In neonates, having a first-degree relative with autism spectrum disorder was associated with higher levels of dysmaturation of interconnected regions that process higher-order social information.

Prenatal and Infant Pesticide Exposure Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Risk of autism spectrum disorder with and without intellectual disability increases with prenatal and infant exposure to several common ambient pesticides.

Autism Symptoms, Loneliness Moderated by Capacity for Pleasure

Adults who experienced less pleasure reported high levels of loneliness, and loneliness was the strongest predictor of depressive symptoms.

Wearable Digital Intervention Effectively Improves Socialization in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

A wearable digital behavioral intervention is associated with improvements in emotional recognition and facial engagement in children with autism spectrum disorders.