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Submitted by cgold on February 11, 2013 - 12:47
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Journal of Child Neurology
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Families of children with ASD and other comorbid symptoms, including behavioral problems such as irritability and food allergies, were more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine, and they were more likely to use more types of modalities as compared to families of children with other developmental disabilities.
Submitted by cgold on February 8, 2013 - 09:00
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The British Journal of Psychiatry
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Results of this study show that while children of migrant parents are at an increased risk of low-functioning autism, they are at a decreased risk for high-functioning autism. Researchers call for further research to determine if environmental factors associated with migration influence the development of autism.
Submitted by cgold on February 7, 2013 - 15:26
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
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Children with ASD experience more feeding problems compared to their typical peers, such as unusual eating patterns, food rituals and or/refusals, but are not at a greater risk for compromised growth. Researchers attribute this finding to the fact that while children with ASD tend to consume enough food to meet their gross energy needs, their diet often suffers from nutritional deficits.
Submitted by djohnson on February 6, 2013 - 13:35
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Yale researchers used eye-tracking technology to examine social monitoring skills of infants at high and low risk for autism. Compared to infants who developed typically, six-month olds later diagnosed with ASD looked less at the social scene, which involved a woman engaged in various activities. When they did attend to the social scene, they spent less time viewing the woman’s face.
Submitted by cgold on February 4, 2013 - 11:56
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
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Not surprisingly, research shows that when the interests of adolescents with ASDs are incorporated into school activities, these students display higher levels of engagement and are more likely to initiate interactions with their typical peers.
Submitted by djohnson on February 4, 2013 - 10:51
Submitted by cgold on January 31, 2013 - 15:42
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Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
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Anxiety, sensory processing problems and gastrointestinal (GI) issues occur frequently in children with ASD. This study examines the relationship between the three and finds that sensory over-responsivity and anxiety are highly associated and linked to GI problems.
Submitted by cgold on January 30, 2013 - 15:27
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SFARI: Rare, inherited mutations contribute to a significant proportion of autism cases according to two new studies published in Neuron.
Submitted by djohnson on January 28, 2013 - 22:13
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Research in Developmental Disabilities
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This study examines the effects of sleep problems on daytime cognitive and adaptive functioning in children with ASD.
Submitted by djohnson on January 28, 2013 - 22:08
Source:
Research in Developmental Disabilities
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This is the first randomized controlled trial demonstrating the efficacy of mindfulness-based therapy for adults with ASD. Participants who received MBT benefited from the therapy, showing less depression, anxiety and rumination, and more positive affect.
