Low-income and minority youth with autism have more limited access to services and experience greater difficulty in communication, self-care and adaptive behaviors than their typical peers do. National Autism Indicators Report
Depression and suicidal thoughts have increased among teenagers and young adults in the United States in the past decade. Journal of Abnormal Psychology
Visits to the emergency department for psychiatric issues are on the rise among adolescents in the U.S. Pediatrics
Children with autism or intellectual disabilities do not have unusually low vitamin D levels at birth. Autism Research
Many of the proteins and biological signals that the body produces during the first week of life may help newborns develop a strong immune system. Nature Communications
Among toddlers at high risk for autism, those with impaired social and emotional functioning are more likely to be diagnosed with the condition.Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Scientists have identified hot spots in the genetic code that are linked to autoimmune, metabolic and cognitive conditions. Genome Biology and Evolution
In nematode worms, chemical modifications to DNA in sperm are passed on to offspring, influencing gene expression in and development of the next generation. Nature Communications
An analysis of anti-vaccination comments on a pediatric clinic’s Facebook post revealed four areas of concern doctors can address with parents who resist vaccines. Vaccine
Science and society
A federal judge has denied parents’ request to let unvaccinated children return to school amid a measles outbreak in Rockland County, New York. The New York Times
‘Gag clauses’ and ‘information blocking’ have prevented researchers from addressing the safety concerns and medical errors often found in electronic health records. Kaiser Health News
Finding the genetic underpinnings of neurodevelopmental conditions has not always decreased the stigma around them. Wired
Scientists are using multi-photon microscopy to study neurons deep in the mammalian brain without damaging any cells. NIH Director’s Blog
American comedian Amy Schumer revealed that her husband was diagnosed with autism while they were dating. Women’s Health
Young refugees in the U.S. may be transferred to one of a number of ‘secret shelters’ if they have mental-health challenges. Reveal
The newly-established African-American Neuroscience Research Initiative seeks to increase representation of minority groups in clinical trials and close the gaps in treatment. Baltimore Sun
A World Health Organization advisory committee is recommending that all studies involving human DNA editing be listed in a global registry. STAT
Schools across the U.S. are introducing swimming programs for autistic individuals in an effort to decrease the number of accidental deaths by drowning. The Philadelphia Inquirer
Changes to the diagnostic criteria for autism, adopted in 2013, have led to fewer autism diagnoses, according to a meta-analysis. Disability Scoop
Autism and the arts
An Ohio State University program gives autistic students the opportunity to create and direct their own short films. The Lantern
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