Highlights of ARI’s First Fifty Years
This year marks the Autism Research Institute’s 50th anniversary. As part of our year-long celebration, we have created a timeline of many of our major accomplishments. I
Maternal sleep apnea may cause autism-like changes in males
A new animal study suggests that maternal sleep apnea during pregnancy may increase the risk of male children developing brain and behavioral changes associated with autism.
Autistic traits common in teens, young adults with a substance use disorder
Many teens and young adults who seek treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD) exhibit previously unidentified traits characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to
Contextual clues can trip up individuals with ASD
Adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may have difficulty understanding other people’s emotions because they do not use contextual clues, a new study suggests. The study,
Pregnancy spacing may affect odds of ASD
Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may reduce their odds of having another child with ASD if they time a second pregnancy to occur
Job losses, cuts in hours or pay during COVID increase depression in adults with ASD
A new study indicates that rates of depression rise significantly in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) if they experience a job loss or reduction in
Researchers report new findings about oxytocin and ASD
While a new meta-analysis of 31 studies suggests that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have lower levels of oxytocin in their blood compared to neurotypical
Editorial: Planning for the Future of Autism Research
As a result of the slowdown in autism research over the past two years due to the pandemic, we have an opportunity to reevaluate our current understanding
Study hints at association between maternal exposure to flame retardant chemicals and ASD
A new animal study suggests that maternal exposure to a class of fire-retardant chemicals called polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) may play a role in autism spectrum
Role of the habenula in autism spectrum disorders explored
A new study suggests that a small brain region called the habenula may play a role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The habenula is a pea-sized structure