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Autism runs in families with history of brain conditions
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Children in families with a history of brain conditions may be at increased odds of being autistic.
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Signs & Symptoms
Autism’s core symptoms accompany a constellation of subtle signs that scientists are just beginning to unmask.
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People’s affinity for social cues is inherited, study suggests
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Genetics may govern a person's ability to pay attention to social cues.
Multimedia / Webinars
Webinar: Evelina Fedorenko discusses language processing in autism
Watch the complete replay of Evelina Fedorenko discussing language processing and development in autism.
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Study identifies predictors of early death among autistic people
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People with autism who avoid social interactions or have troubles with daily living skills may be at increased risk of an early death.
April 2019
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New scale measures anxiety in children with autism
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A new parent questionnaire is the first test designed to gauge anxiety in children with autism.
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Features / Deep Dive
How families are driving the study of autism genes
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Parents of children with rare autism-linked mutations are banding together for support and to join forces with scientists, accelerating the pace of research.
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In autism, depression takes on unusual forms
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Depression may show up in children with autism in an unusual way — most commonly as insomnia and restlessness.
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Study identifies top tests of social skills in autistic adults
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An evaluation of 11 tests of social skills has identified 8 that give credible results in autistic adults.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
Quantitative tests of motor skills could improve autism care
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New assessments of the subtle motor difficulties that characterize autism could improve autistic children’s lives and teach us a lot about the condition.
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Asthma in parents shows slim link to autism in children
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A child’s risk of autism is slightly elevated if a parent or sibling has asthma or an autoimmune disease.
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March 2019
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Social problems in autism may impair practical life skills
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For autistic people, social difficulties may contribute to troubles with daily living — from brushing teeth to taking a bus.
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Australia adopts standards for autism diagnosis, to mixed reviews
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Australia has become the latest country to establish guidelines for diagnosing autism, but getting clinicians to comply may be difficult.
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Multimedia / Webinars
Webinar: Suma Jacob, Christine Conelea discuss repetitive behaviors in autism
Register for the next Spectrum webinar, featuring Suma Jacob and Christine Conelea, who will discuss the emergence of repetitive behaviors in autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder.