Features / Deep Dive
Rebooting Becky’s brain
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An electrical brain implant all but erased the obsessions that had consumed Becky Audette, years after her autism diagnosis. Could similar implants help other people with severe autism?
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Signs & Symptoms
Autism’s core symptoms accompany a constellation of subtle signs that scientists are just beginning to unmask.
News / Toolbox
Blind dates for zebrafish reveal ‘social’ cells in brain
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A new behavioral test in zebrafish may help researchers zero in on the biology of social interactions.
News
Autism in adults often accompanied by depression
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Depression is more than three times as common among adults with autism as it is in the general population.
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Research adds heft to link between autism and obesity
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Nearly half of American children with autism aged 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
September 2018
Opinion / Viewpoint
How a ‘pacemaker’ for the brain could ease autism traits
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Looking at the brain as a whole suggests that nudging flawed sets of neurons to collaborate better might alleviate autism traits.
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August 2018
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Long-term study shows language’s role in easing autism features
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Difficulties with social communication appear to wane as toddlers with autism mature into young adults, perhaps due in large part to improvements in language ability.
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Proposed revisions to global diagnostic manual for autism raise concerns
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Many autism researchers express satisfaction with the similarities between the ICD-11 and the DSM-5. But some have raised concerns about ways in which the two diagnostic manuals appear to diverge.
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Opinion / Q&A
Inconsistent prevalence estimates highlight studies’ flaws
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How researchers design autism prevalence studies has a significant impact on the results, says Eric Fombonne.
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Study quantifies prevalence of autism in India
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About 1 in 100 children in India under age 10 may have autism, and nearly 1 in 8 at least one neurodevelopmental condition.
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Multimedia / Webinars
Webinar: Evelina Fedorenko discusses language processing in autism
Register for the next Spectrum webinar, featuring Evelina Fedorenko, who will discuss language processing and development in autism.
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Complications during pregnancy may contribute to autism risk
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High blood pressure, preterm birth and other pregnancy complications may increase the risk of autism.
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News / Toolbox
Multipart device monitors various senses in babies
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A new assemblage of tools precisely gauges a baby’s biological response to sights, sounds and tactile stimuli all at once.
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Features / Deep Dive
The hidden danger of suicide in autism
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Many people with autism entertain thoughts of suicide and yet show few obvious signs of their distress. Some scientists are identifying risks — and solutions — unique to autistic individuals.