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Sleep Disruption as a Correlate to Cognitive and Adaptive Behavior Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Submitted by djohnson on January 28, 2013 - 22:13
Source: 
October 1, 2012
Link: 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22522199
Date Published: 
Research in Developmental Disabilities
Abstract: 

This study examines the effects of sleep problems on daytime cognitive and adaptive functioning in children with ASD.

Mindfulness-based Therapy in Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Submitted by djohnson on January 28, 2013 - 22:08
Source: 
Research in Developmental Disabilities
Link: 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22964266
Date Published: 
January 1, 2013
Abstract: 

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.

Elevated Maternal C-reactive Protein and Autism in a National Birth Cohort

Submitted by djohnson on January 25, 2013 - 13:09
Source: 
Molecular Psychiatry
Link: 
http://www.nature.com/mp/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/mp2012197a.html
Date Published: 
January 22, 2013
Abstract: 

Large national birth cohort study links elevated maternal C-reactive protein (a marker of systemic inflammation) to increased autism risk.

Impaired Coordination of Brain Activity in Autism Involves Local, as Well as Long-Range, Signaling

Submitted by cgold on January 23, 2013 - 14:15
Source: 
Science Daily
Link: 
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130114153422.htm
Date Published: 
January 14, 2013
Abstract: 

MEG study finds diminished long-range and local functional connectivity as individuals with ASD viewed faces. The study challenges the popular assumption that only long-range connectivity is reduced in ASD.

Childhood Immunization Schedule and Safety: Stakeholder Concerns, Scientific Evidence, and Future Studies

Submitted by cgold on January 22, 2013 - 11:05
Source: 
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Link: 
http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2013/The-Childhood-Immunization-Schedule-and-Safety.aspx
Date Published: 
January 16, 2013
Abstract: 

The Institute of Medicine issues a report in response to questions about the safety of the vaccination schedule for children under age six. Thorough examination of the immunization schedule reveals no major concerns associated with adherence to recommended practices.

States Split On Mandating ABA Coverage Under Health Law

Submitted by nlombardi on January 19, 2013 - 13:01
Source: 
Disability Scoop
Link: 
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/01/18/states-split-aba/17116/
Date Published: 
January 18, 2013
Abstract: 

Despite a requirement that insurers start covering behavioral health treatment for individuals and small groups, a new analysis suggests less than half of states plan to include autism therapy.

Timothy Syndrome is Associated with Activity-dependent Dendritic Retraction in Rodent and Human Neurons

Submitted by djohnson on January 18, 2013 - 15:11
Source: 
Nature Neuroscience
Link: 
http://www.nature.com/neuro/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nn.3307.html#/affil-auth
Date Published: 
January 13, 2012
Abstract: 

Stanford researchers, including ASF Grantee Alex Shcheglovitov, discovered a key mechanism underlying Timothy syndrome, a disorder associated with ASD.

Identification of Rare Recurrent Copy Number Variants in High-Risk Autism Families and Their Prevalence in a Large ASD Population

Submitted by djohnson on January 16, 2013 - 11:12
Source: 
PLOS One
Link: 
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0052239
Date Published: 
January 14, 2013
Abstract: 

Researchers discover 25 new autism-linked copy number variants.