Monthly Archives: November 2013

Social Symptoms and Hyperconnected Neurons

Posted on November 9, 2013 by researchinitiative

Social symptoms in autistic children may be caused by hyper-connected neurons http://www.cell.com/cellpress The brains of children with autism show more connections than the brains of typically developing children do. What’s more, the brains of individuals with the most severe social … Continue reading →

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National Institute of Mental Health – Early Signs Of Autism – Eye Contact.

Posted on November 7, 2013 by researchinitiative

NIH-funded Study Finds Attention to Others’ Eyes Declines in 2 to 6-month-old Infants Later Diagnosed with Autism http://www.nimh.nih.gov Press Release • November 6, 2013 Eye contact during early infancy may be a key to early identification of autism, according to … Continue reading →

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Molecular Link Between Gut Microbes and Intestinal Health : Implications for Autism ?

Posted on November 7, 2013 by researchinitiative

Penn Researchers Identify Molecular Link Between Gut Microbes and Intestinal Health http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/news/News_Releases/2013/11/artis/ PHILADELPHIA — It’s well established that humans maintain a symbiotic relationship with the trillions of beneficial microbes that colonize their bodies. These organisms, collectively called the microbiota, help … Continue reading →

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Nature Podcast – Autism Early Signs in Infancy

Posted on November 7, 2013 by researchinitiative

Look into my eyes Babies who go on to develop autism begin to make less eye contact after just 2 months of life. It’s the earliest indicator of autism so far Research article: Jones and Klin http://www.nature.com/nature/podcast/index-2013-11-07.html?WT.ec_id=NATURE-20131107 About the Nature … Continue reading →

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Health, Chronic conditions, and Behavioral risk disparities among U.S. Immigrant children and adolescents.

Posted on November 6, 2013 by researchinitiative

Health, chronic conditions, and behavioral risk disparities among U.S. Immigrant children and adolescents. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24179258 Abstract OBJECTIVE: We examined differentials in the prevalence of 23 parent-reported health, chronic condition, and behavioral indicators among 91,532 children of immigrant and U.S.-born parents. METHODS: … Continue reading →

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ASD and Anxiety – Children 7 – 15

Posted on November 6, 2013 by researchinitiative

Clinical characteristics of high-functioning youth with autism spectrum disorder and anxiety. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24179485 Abstract AIM & METHODS: Clinical characteristics were examined in 108 high-functioning youth (children with a full IQ scale of at least 70) with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD; … Continue reading →

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Grey Matter and Asperger Syndrome

Posted on November 6, 2013 by researchinitiative

Abnormalities in fronto-striatal connectivity within language networks relate to differences in grey-matter heterogeneity in Asperger syndrome. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24179823 Abstract Asperger syndrome (AS) is an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) characterised by qualitative impairment in the development of emotional and social skills with … Continue reading →

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Abnormal White Matter in Sensory Processing Disorder

Posted on November 6, 2013 by researchinitiative

Abnormal white matter microstructure in children with sensory processing disorders. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24179836 Abstract Sensory processing disorders (SPD) affect 5-16% of school-aged children and can cause long-term deficits in intellectual and social development. Current theories of SPD implicate primary sensory cortical areas … Continue reading →

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Obstetric Risk Factors and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Posted on November 6, 2013 by researchinitiative

Obstetric Risk Factors and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Finland. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24183209 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between obstetric risk factors and childhood autism, Asperger syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs). STUDY DESIGN: Registry-based case-control study from all singleton births … Continue reading →

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Shank3 In ASD – Epigenetic Dysregulation

Posted on November 6, 2013 by researchinitiative

Epigenetic Dysregulation of SHANK3 in Brain Tissues from Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24186872 Abstract The molecular basis for the majority of cases of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) remains unknown. We tested the hypothesis that ASD have an epigenetic cause … Continue reading →

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