In a paper published May 29 in Nature Communications, a team of scientists at the 蘑菇视频, the University of Minnesota and the Johns Hopkins University reports that differences in visual motion perception in autism spectrum disorder are accompanied by weaker neural 鈥渟uppression鈥� in the visual cortex of the brain, which may help scientists understand sensory hypersensitivity in people with ASD.
Hala Annabi, associate professor in the 蘑菇视频 Information School, is creator of the new “Autism @ Work Playbook,” a resource to guide organizations toward creating well-supported employment opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum.
To new parents, a baby’s every gurgle and glance are fascinating, from a smile at mom or dad to a reach for a colorful toy. But when a baby doesn’t look at parents and caregivers, imitate gestures and sounds, or engage in play, parents have questions. And a growing number are bringing their babies to the 蘑菇视频 Autism Center for answers. The 蘑菇视频 Autism Center hosts its annual open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 27 at…
By using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to study the brains of infants who have older siblings with autism, scientists were able to correctly identify 80 percent of the babies who would be subsequently diagnosed with autism at 2 years of age.
蘑菇视频 researchers are part of a national team that will study the baby teeth of children who have siblings with autism to determine if prenatal exposure to chemicals increases their risk of developing the disorder. The study will involve testing children鈥檚 teeth for levels of environmental chemicals that they might have been exposed to in the womb, a critical time for neurodevelopment. Additionally, for a smaller number of children whose genetic data has been collected, the researchers hope…
During its almost half-century on television, 鈥淪esame Street鈥� has tackled thorny issues ranging from divorce to death,聽food insecurity聽and parental incarceration. The show is now turning its attention to autism, and a 蘑菇视频 expert played a pivotal role in the effort. Wendy Stone, director of the 蘑菇视频鈥檚 Research in Early Autism Detection and Intervention Lab, helped 鈥淪esame Street鈥� develop content for its See Amazing in All Children initiative, which launches today (Oct. 21). Stone thinks the project will promote…
Early detection can make a world of difference for toddlers with autism, but many children do not get diagnosed until they鈥檙e at least 4 years old. As a result, they often don鈥檛 get specialized services during the critical period up to age 3 that can greatly improve their skills and behavior. A new project at the 蘑菇视频 aims to address that delay and ensure that children with autism are identified and helped early enough to prevent problems later…
Increasing cell signals that put the brake on excitatory brain cells reduces repetitive behaviors and learning problems and improves social interactions in a mouse model of autism. This was achieved with a low dose of benzodiazipine, a common anti-anxiety, anti-seizure medication.
Between ages three and 10, children with autism spectrum disorder exhibit distinct brain chemical changes that differ from children with developmental delays and children with typical development.