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9.11.2015
New evidence that pregnant women with autism need additional support
The first nationwide study of pregnant women with developmental or intellectual disabilities has found high rates of pregnancy complications including
Press Release
9.1.2015
Autism Speaks Launches MSSNG Portal for Open-Access Genomics Research
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, today launched the web-based portal for its MSSNG database, making the
Science News
8.12.2015
Researchers develop first autism symptom self-assessment for adults
A new test may be one of the first effective self-assessments for a core symptom of autism in adults.
Science News
6.9.2015
Autism & GI-related Sleep Disturbances: Q&A
Study on parental age and autism risk found increased autism rates among children of teen moms and whose parents have relatively large gaps between
Science News
6.5.2015
Supplements for kids with autism may lead to nutrient imbalances
Click here to read the largest study of its kind where Autism Speaks ATN researchers find too-high levels of some vitamins and minerals and not enough
Science News
4.21.2015
No MMR Vaccine-Autism Link in Large Study
In a large study, researchers found no link between MMR vaccines and autism-even among kids considered at high risk for autism spectrum disorder. Read
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4.1.2015
10 Things to Know About the ABLE Act
The ABLE Act is built on the foundation of the current 529 education savings plans that help families save for college. In the case of ABLE, families
News
9.26.2014
How wearable technology could benefit individuals with autism
A presentation delivered by Dr. Ned Sahin, CEO of Brain Power, spotlighted the importance of transforming “wearables,” such as Google Glass, into
Science News
8.21.2014
Brain Study Finds Evidence that Autism Involves Too Many Synapses
Researchers have found further evidence that an overabundance of brain cell connections may cause or contribute to autism.
Science News
5.19.2014
New Meta-analysis Confirms: No Association Between Autism and Vaccines
Is there a connection between autism and vaccines? Studies reaffirm that vaccines don't cause autism and that some immunizations can decrease autism
Science News
4.15.2014
Autism and Pets: More Evidence of Social Benefits
Autism and dogs: Study supports idea that interacting with pets benefits many autistic children. Click here to read more.
Science News
3.10.2014
CDC Study Flags High Rate of Obesity among Teens with Autism
Medication side effects may play role in doubling obesity rate among teens with autism; associated health problems highlight need for expert help
Science News
12.5.2013
'Good' Bacteria Ease Autism-like Behaviors in Mouse Model
In mice, infection or inflammation during pregnancy can produce offspring with autism-like behaviors such as social avoidance, anxiety and repetitive
Science News
12.3.2013
Study Finds Sensory Integration Therapy Benefits Children with Autism
Sensory integration therapy uses play activities in ways aimed at changing how the brain reacts to touch, sound, sight and movement.
Science News
11.13.2013
Spotlight on the Gut Bacteria-Brain Connection in Autism
Increasingly, scientists are investigating how disruptions in the body’s microbiome– its normal community of healthful bacteria – might disturb brain
Science News
11.6.2013