Could treating moms’ periodontal disease lower odds of autism?
Mothers who receive periodontal treatment during pregnancy may reduce the odds of their children developing autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a new study. Carl Bose and
Microbiota therapy may lead to lasting beneficial changes in the gut health of children with autism
Microbiota transfer therapy (MTT) may lead to long-term improvements in the gut health of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a recent study by
Vision problems common in children with autism
A study from Spain indicates that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have a high rate of vision problems. Carlota Gutiérrez and colleagues collected data on
Differences detected in autism in gene variations linked to insomnia, circadian rhythm
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may have an increased genetic risk for sleep problems, according to a new study. Rackeb Tesfaye and colleagues analyzed data
Exercise may help to lower levels of anxiety in autism
Anxiety is a very common issue for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and a new study from China suggests that vigorous exercise may help to
More findings point to high rate of vitamin D deficiency in children with autism
A new study from the Netherlands adds to evidence that vitamin D deficiency is common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Jet Muskens and colleagues measured the
Early exposure to pollutants may alter brain’s development
A new study suggests that exposure to air pollutants before birth and during childhood may lead to alterations in white matter microstructure in the brain. Abnormal white matter
Widespread changes detected in the cerebral cortex in autism
New research indicates that in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), changes at the molecular level are present throughout the cerebral cortex rather than solely in cortical regions associated with
Study offers clues about eye contact avoidance in ASD
Adults with autism exhibit less activity in a specific brain region during eye contact than neurotypical adults do, according to a new study. Joy Hirsch and colleagues used a
COVID-19 epidemic’s effects on infant development studied
A new meta-analysis indicates that infants born or raised during the COVID-19 pandemic do not exhibit impaired neurodevelopment overall. However, the study suggests that infants who experienced their