Autism

New research published in Autism Research provides new evidence that the neurons responsible for communication in the brain are structured differently in children with autism.

Researchers found that individuals with higher autistic traits tend to rely more on imitation than inferring others' intentions during social learning, offering new insights into the cognitive processes behind social challenges linked to autistic traits.

A Spanish study found that about 3% of children have symptoms of both autism and ADHD, with higher rates in boys. Early detection of co-occurring symptoms from parents and teachers could improve diagnosis and intervention, enhancing children's outcomes.

Researchers found that 20% of siblings of autistic children are diagnosed with autism, a significantly higher rate than the general population. This emphasizes the need for early developmental monitoring and support, especially in high-risk families.

Researchers found that certain inflammatory genes were more active in pregnant mothers with asthma, potentially increasing the likelihood of autism-related behaviors in their infants, suggesting a link between maternal inflammation and early neurodevelopmental outcomes.

AuDHD, the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD, brings unique challenges and traits. Once thought incompatible, these conditions overlap more than you might expect.

A new study reveals that autistic individuals have superior abilities in visual memory and certain aspects of mental imagery, with other imagery skills being on par with non-autistic individuals, highlighting unique cognitive strengths in autism.

A large study has found that pregnant women who followed a healthy diet had 22% lower odds of having children with autism and fewer social communication difficulties in their children, highlighting a potential link between prenatal diet and autism risk.

Adults with autism prefer to follow rather than lead in social imitation tasks, accompanied by distinct brain synchrony patterns, indicating differences in how their brains connect with others during social interactions.

A Swedish study found that autism heritability is significantly higher in boys than in girls, offering new insights into the sex differences in autism risk.

Autistic children born in underserved neighborhoods are more likely to exhibit heightened ADHD symptoms during mid-childhood and adolescence, with the social and economic conditions of the neighborhood being a significant predictor.

Autism quiz: Discover if you have autistic traits with the quick RAADS-14 test.

Increased dosage of the Ube3a gene causes sex-specific differences in brain connectivity and behavior in mice, potentially explaining why autism is more prevalent in males.

A recent study found that gamers with higher levels of autistic traits are more vulnerable to excessive gaming and problematic gambling, but they spend less on in-game "loot boxes."