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New parent surveys expand autism screening to infants, minorities

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Two new parent questionnaires could help clinicians identify autism in babies and in members of racial or ethnic minority groups.

Thousands of children younger than 13 detained under U.S. border policy

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New health handbook; evidence imbalance; social motivation and more

by  /  22 June 2018
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New restrictions on epilepsy drug may do more harm than good

by  /  21 June 2018
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How to game the search for autism treatments

by  /  20 June 2018
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Mutations in autism gene may trigger milder effects than does its loss

by  /  20 June 2018
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Genetic testing, counseling crucial in people with developmental delay

by ,  /  19 June 2018
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Spectrum Stories: Gaming autism treatments

by  /  20 June 2018
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Webinar: Orrin Devinsky discusses cannabis compounds for epilepsy

17 July 2018
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Numerous health problems burden young adults with autism

by  /  14 June 2018

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Why police need training to interact with people on the spectrum

by  /  6 June 2018

Encounters between law enforcement and people with autism often go wrong, but some police departments are beginning to train their officers.

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The DSM-5’s take on autism:
Five years on

It’s been five years since the autism community agonized over the debut of a new iteration of a diagnostic manual that set out to rewrite the definition of autism. In this special report, we revisit the concerns and controversy over the fifth edition of the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM-5).

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Mutations in autism gene may trigger milder effects than does its loss

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Genetic testing, counseling crucial in people with developmental delay

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Autism’s sex ratio, explained

by  /  13 June 2018
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Chromosome 16 deletion miswires brain in people, mice

by  /  12 June 2018
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Mice missing top autism gene have overconnected brains

by  /  11 June 2018
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New technique scales up ability to find DNA tags in genomes

by  /  8 June 2018
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Deep search reveals gene’s link to autism, intellectual disability

by  /  7 June 2018
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6 June 2018
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19 September 2018
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Traits of other conditions may spur autism

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Abridged autism assessment speeds access to therapy

by  /  5 June 2018
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Autism brains show widespread alterations in structure

by  /  4 June 2018
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Autism screen misses children with noticeable delays

by  /  21 May 2018
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Canadian pediatricians may miss many children with autism

by  /  11 May 2018
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The DSM-5’s take on autism:
Five years on

9 May 2018
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How autism’s definition has changed over time

by ,  /  9 May 2018
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In DSM-5, guidance on girls with autism is short but savvy

by  /  9 May 2018
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The evolution of ‘autism’ as a diagnosis, explained

by  /  9 May 2018
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Autism’s sex ratio, explained

by  /  13 June 2018
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Chromosome 16 deletion miswires brain in people, mice

by  /  12 June 2018
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Mice missing top autism gene have overconnected brains

by  /  11 June 2018
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Autism brains show widespread alterations in structure

by  /  4 June 2018
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Webinar: Judy Van De Water discusses the maternal immune system and autism

29 August 2018
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Chromosome 16’s role in brain, behavior varies by sex

by  /  1 June 2018
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Inflammation in mother tied to child’s brain function, behavior

by  /  31 May 2018
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Monkey study bolsters case for brain hormone’s role in autism

by  /  29 May 2018
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Imaging approaches expand view into brain’s complexity

by  /  25 May 2018
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New parent surveys expand autism screening to infants, minorities

by  /  22 June 2018
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How to game the search for autism treatments

by  /  20 June 2018
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Mutations in autism gene may trigger milder effects than does its loss

by  /  20 June 2018
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Some autism traits may show up later in girls than in boys

by  /  18 June 2018
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Numerous health problems burden young adults with autism

by  /  14 June 2018
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Autism’s sex ratio, explained

by  /  13 June 2018
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Traits of other conditions may spur autism

by ,  /  12 June 2018
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Chromosome 16 deletion miswires brain in people, mice

by  /  12 June 2018
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Why police need training to interact with people on the spectrum

by  /  6 June 2018
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How to game the search for autism treatments

by  /  20 June 2018
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Monkey study bolsters case for brain hormone’s role in autism

by  /  29 May 2018
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Webinar: Orrin Devinsky discusses cannabis compounds for epilepsy

17 July 2018
Opinion / Viewpoint

The DSM-5 has not improved services for autistic adults

by  /  9 May 2018
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Journal club: Rescue of social deficits in autism mouse model

23 May 2018
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CRISPR goes wild, and scientists debate its fidelity

by  /  30 April 2018
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Children with autism bear brunt of antipsychotic drugs

by  /  18 April 2018
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Where communication breaks down for people with autism

by  /  18 April 2018
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Federal limits on medical marijuana research hinder treatments

by , ,  /  16 April 2018
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Webinar: Janine LaSalle describes gene-environment interactions in autism

19 September 2018
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Webinar: Judy Van De Water discusses the maternal immune system and autism

29 August 2018
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Inflammation in mother tied to child’s brain function, behavior

by  /  31 May 2018
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Vitamin D linked to lowered autism risk in large study

by  /  10 May 2018
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Infant seizures, maternal meds top list of risk factors for autism

by  /  2 May 2018
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Flurry of studies hint at folic acid’s protective role in autism

by  /  5 March 2018
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Checklist of abilities opens window onto lives of people with autism

by  /  26 February 2018
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Study linking acetaminophen use to language delay is preliminary, experts say

by  /  14 February 2018
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Hospitalization during pregnancy boosts risk of difficulties in child

by  /  5 February 2018
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