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- Interactive software teaches autistic children to read facial expressions
A newly developed computer program called FaceSay is helping children with autism spectrum disorders better recognize facial expressions and emotions, according to a paper published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. more...
- Safe, noninvasive technique detects risk of autism in babies
Neuroscientists at Children's Hospital Boston have developed a noninvasive technique that records electrical activity in the brain to measure a infant's risk of autism. more...
- Handwriting difficulties may continue into teen years for autistic children
Autistic children who have handwriting problems may find that this issue persists into their teenage years, according to a paper published in the journal Neurology. more...
- Research on working memory may lead to treatments for autism and schizophrenia
There may be hope in terms of treatment for those with autism, schizophrenia or learning disabilities, as a new study from the University of Missouri Brain Imaging Center has shed light on abstract working memory in the brain. more...
- Rethink Autism offers holiday tips to parents of autistic children
The educational technology company Rethink Autism has offered some tips for the holiday season to families who have children with autism, as they may find the festivities to be unpredictable and stressful. more...
- Study reveals differences in brain activity of kids with and without autism
Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine have identified a pattern of brain activity that could reveal the presence of genetic vulnerabilities in the development of autism. more...
- Those with or without autism may be equally fooled by magic tricks
Researchers in the UK have revealed that children with autism may be more susceptible to the social manipulation behind magic tricks. more...
- First public charter school for children with autism opens in Texas
Last week, Responsive Education Solutions - the largest public charter school holder in Texas - and the Autism Community Network (ACN) announced the opening of the first charter school for children with autism. more...
- Children with autism may have siblings who exhibit traits of the disorder
Siblings of children who have autism may have some characteristics of the disorder, particularly when it comes to language. more...
- Oxytocin may help increase empathy for others in individuals with autism
Scientists at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine have discovered that the hormone called oxytocin might improve social cognitive abilities for children who have autism. more...
- Gene mutations leading to autism and schizophrenia do not run in families
Research conducted at the University of Montreal suggests that family history may not be a reliable indicator of the presence of genetic mutations that could be indicative of autism. more...
- Infrequent gazing and interacting may be an indicator of autism in infants
A study published in the September issue of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reports that babies who rarely gaze at other people could be indicating their high risk of developing autism. more...
- Gene implicated in gender-specific prevalence of autism spectrum disorder
Researchers from the Center for Addiction and Mental Health and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada has provided genetic clues as to why male children seem to be more affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). more...
- Online resources for autism combine to provide news and information
The Autism Support Network (ASN) and Autism Hangout recently announced that they will collaborate to provide resources that can help families and individuals who are affected by the condition. more...