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Spectrum: Autism Research News

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Shafali Spurling Jeste

Professor, University of Southern California

Shafali Spurling Jeste is professor of neurology and pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

March 2020

Telehealth may enable remote participation in autism trials

by  /  3 March 2020

Some families do not have the financial ability or time to participate in clinical trials for autism. New technologies may enable them to participate from their homes.

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January 2019
Researchers and doctors interacting with family with genetic syndrome

Reaching out to families can inspire new autism research

by  /  29 January 2019

For students and early-career investigators, opportunities to meet and talk with the people they are trying to help underscores why the work matters.

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October 2017
Toddler girl sleeping with hair floating against black background.

How treating sleep may ease all forms of autism

by  /  31 October 2017

Behavioral interventions and medications can help children with autism-related syndromes sleep better, but the treatments must be tailored to the cause of each child’s sleep disturbance.

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March 2017
Boy holds tennis racket on court with teacher

Tennis program serves up benefits for children with autism

by  /  7 March 2017

Tennis is a social game, requiring players to predict and respond to their opponent’s behavior. That may help some children with autism.

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