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Children who outgrow autism label end up with other diagnoses
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Nearly all children who lose their autism diagnosis have other conditions, such as anxiety and language and behavioral disorders.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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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News / Toolbox
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.