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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.
April 2019
News / Toolbox
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: Jill Silverman makes case for rat models of autism
Watch the complete replay of Jill Silverman discussing using rat models to study neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism.