News
Age 6 may represent key turning point in autism
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Many autistic children show continuous improvement in trait severity until they are school-age, at which point progress often levels off.
Tag: behavioral interventions
April 2021
March 2021
News / Profiles
Black autism researchers weigh in on field’s past, future
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Spectrum spoke with three Black scientists about why they got into autism research, what keeps them excited about their work and how the field could become more diverse.
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December 2020
Opinion / Q&A
How redefining autism could improve research on the condition
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Ami Klin wants researchers, clinicians and policymakers to think of autism as something inborn that only predisposes a child to certain traits. Early intervention can change the course of development.
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October 2020
Features / Deep Dive
Low standards corrode quality of popular autism therapy
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Rapid growth and inadequate standards in the ‘applied behavior analysis’ industry may put vulnerable children in the hands of poorly prepared technicians.
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Opinion / Q&A
Puberty may arrive early for some autistic girls
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Girls with autism tend to start puberty earlier than their peers do, which may intensify their social difficulties and put them at an increased risk for bullying and mental health conditions such as depression.
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News
Social motivation predicts language skills in autistic children
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The more children with autism tune in to and communicate with others as toddlers, the stronger their conversation skills are later in childhood.
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August 2020
News
Diagnosis timeline drags for Black autistic children
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High rates of intellectual disability among Black autistic children may reflect diagnostic delays.
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Opinion / Q&A
Beyond the bench: A conversation with Matthew Lerner
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Since the pandemic began, Matthew Lerner and his team have become part of a massive experiment on maintaining social connection at a distance.
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July 2020
Opinion / Viewpoint
In search of ‘social’ subtypes of autism
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Grouping autistic people based on their social abilities may reveal subtypes of the condition.
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News
Positive autism screening results rarely prompt follow-up
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Most toddlers who screen positive for autism do not receive the recommended referrals for follow-up tests or therapies.