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A research group comprised of scientists from England and Germany recently accomplished an interesting study involving the connection between the human voice and the infant.
They believe that further research could reveal a method in which they could identify children with autism.
These scientists analyzed the inner workings of the temporal lobe of the brain. They [...]
Much like a schoolyard of youngsters, autism researchers are beginning to identify the differences between boys and girls with autism. By analyzing the effects that high levels of testosterone have on 78 girls, scientists may have uncovered ’sexism’ in autism.
In a study published this month in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology, the Telethon Institute for Child Health [...]
A bio-pharmaceutical company, Cellceutix, has released details about a study that could be a milestone in the fight for a cure along the autism spectrum.
In the study, Dr. Krishna Menon compared two groups of rats that were both injected with a serum that induces autismlike symptoms, and one group was injected with the compound KM-391.
According [...]
Valerie W. Hu, Ph.D., mother of a 22-year-old son with autism, teamed up with other researchers at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. and discovered a possible way to reverse autism’s effects.
Published in the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology [...]
More autism evidence has been released that reinforces the importance of sensitive parenting while emphasizing the maternal role that influences whether or not children develop autism.
Conducted by The University of Miami, the study is titled “A Pilot Study of Maternal Sensitivity in the Context of Emergent Autism.” Appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal [...]
While music and art therapy are at the top of the alternative or supplementary autism treatment list, yoga is attracting a new following.
Lynne Silberman of Dallas, Texas created and currently runs a yoga program for special-needs children. Licensed by the Florida-based group Yoga for the Special Child, Silberman previously taught at Dallas Services before becoming [...]
Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are conducting studies using Magnetoencephalograpy (MEG), to study the brain waves of children with autism disorders. The MEG records how the brains of autistic children respond to stimuli like words, sounds and speech.
Tim Roberts, the lead researcher from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia explains his findings; “when you hear [...]
According to a new study, there are 10 locations in California that U.S researchers have identified to have double the rates of autism, when compared to their surrounding areas. Interestingly enough, one characteristic of these autism concentrated areas is that the residents are primarily composed of highly educated individuals. Other characteristics include a primarily Caucasian [...]
Scientists call it the “love hormone” because it’s released in the body naturally at childbirth — and during sex. It’s oxytocin, a peptide found in the brain that also affects behavior like trust, empathy and generosity – as well as jealousy and gloating.
Now, oxytocin is being used in trials with young adults (18 and older) [...]
by Eric Hollander, MD, Chair of Genetics for Icare4autism 2010 Conference in Jerusalem
We are beginning to see a new wrinkle in an emerging epidemic – young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), sometimes higher functioning, who are presenting in increasing numbers to high schools, colleges, and residential autism programs. Sadly, there is a lack of [...]
