Autism Spectrum Disorders News

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute launched a neuro-inclusive oncology care and empowerment program designed to support adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities on their cancer journeys.

The FDA has cleared an investigational new drug application for a small molecule therapeutic to treat those with Fragile X syndrome, according to the manufacturer.

A new study of more than 185,000 children showed no association between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and a risk for neurodevelopmental disorders in children, including autism and ADHD, according to results published in JAMA.

A survey of caregivers revealed an “unexpectedly high frequency” of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among children with autism aged 8 years or younger, researchers reported in JAMA Pediatrics.

Children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder experienced reduced anxiety symptoms after 12 weeks of treatment with the BP medication propranolol vs. placebo, though it did not improve scores for social interaction and language.

Early-life exposure to screens and digital media was associated with higher odds of atypical sensory processing in a study of nearly 1,500 children, researchers reported in JAMA Pediatrics.

A clinical-stage biopharma firm announced it has been granted a U.S. patent expanding coverage of a novel oral therapy to treat various conditions associated with loss-of-function mutations of the gene encoding methyl-CpG binding protein.

A biotech startup that specializes in gene therapy for neurocognitive disorders has acquired the patents to detect autism spectrum disorder in newborns using a skin biopsy, according to a press release.

The American Brain Foundation has announced the launch of a $10 million cross-disciplinary research initiative for neuroscientists to investigate the role of neuroinflammation in a wide range of neurologic and psychiatric brain diseases.

Children with autism spectrum disorders had worse sleep and lower levels of physical activity than their peers, a study published in JAMA Network Open found.