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Submitted by cgold on December 5, 2012 - 11:47
Submitted by cgold on December 4, 2012 - 10:40
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Researchers from University of Catania discover a possible new strategy for treating Fragile X syndrome.
Submitted by cgold on December 3, 2012 - 16:54
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Autism Science Foundation President Alison Singer discusses DSM-V changes.
Submitted by djohnson on December 3, 2012 - 10:20
Submitted by djohnson on December 1, 2012 - 13:12
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Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Authors of this new review on chelation treatment say, “the weakness of the evidence base, the lack of a sound rationale for use of chelation as an ASD treatment, and the potential negative side effects strongly argue against the use of chelation treatment for ASD.”
Submitted by djohnson on November 30, 2012 - 13:44
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Earlier this week, Rep. Darrell Issa, Chairman of the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform held a hearing on how the federal government can better respond to the dramatic rise in autism rates. Yet for all this concern, one large affected group is being routinely overlooked: the siblings.
Submitted by djohnson on November 29, 2012 - 12:20
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Four new studies of neuroligin-1 (NLGN1), a gene linked to autism, unravel its complex role in regulating synapses, the connections between neurons.
Submitted by djohnson on November 28, 2012 - 11:11
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Co-authored by ASF grantee Nina Leezenbaum, this study found delayed visual and oral exploration of objects in infant siblings of children with autism that were not observed in infants with no family history.
Submitted by cgold on November 27, 2012 - 12:04
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Archives of General Psychiatry
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Researchers uncover a connection between exposure to traffic-related pollutants and autism risk. Findings suggest children living in high pollution areas are 3 times more likely to have autism compared to those living in low pollution areas.
Submitted by djohnson on November 26, 2012 - 13:18
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American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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This article reviews the current literature regarding a range of quality of life outcomes of aging adults with ASD. Studies that have addressed life expectancy, comorbid physical and mental health issues, ASD symptomatology, and social, residential, and vocational outcomes are reviewed.
