Autism Spectrum Disorders News

Individualized parent coaching in natural environments positively affects children with autism spectrum disorders, according to recent data published in Pediatrics, which suggest individual social interaction has greater effects than group interaction.

Recent data show daily sulforaphane treatment improved behavior and social interaction among adolescent and young adult males with autism spectrum disorders.

Classification of people on the autism spectrum as well as an earlier diagnosis could be improved by measuring how fast the brain responds to sights and sounds, according to recent study findings published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities.

Adults and children with autism spectrum disorder have lower bone mineral density, putting them at higher risk for fractures, particularly of the hip, according to research presented at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 2014 Annual Meeting.

A recently published study that assessed timing of measles-mumps-rubella vaccination and autism among young black boys has been removed from the public domain, according to a statement from Translational Neurodegeneration.

Children with sensory processing disorders have decreased structural brain connections in sensory regions different from those among children with autism, according to study findings published in PLoS One.

Oxytocin’s ability to boost social function could be useful in treating some children with autism, according to recent study findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Genes that are common in the population carry the most genetic risk for autism, according to recent study findings published in Nature Genetics.

Mental health needs of mothers of children with disabilities can be improved by trained mentors and professionals, according to recent study findings published in Pediatrics.

Weighted blankets did not improve sleep duration, falling asleep faster or waking less often among children with autism spectrum disorder, according to recent study findings published in Pediatrics.