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Newswise: Haider’s Window System Allows for Long-Term Studies of Brain Activity
Released: 11-Mar-2022 3:55 PM EST
Haider’s Window System Allows for Long-Term Studies of Brain Activity
Georgia Institute of Technology

Bilal Haider is studying how multiple areas of the brain work together for visual perception. This could help researchers understand if neural activity “traffic jams” underlie all kinds of visual impairments: from running a red light when visual attention is elsewhere, to shedding light on the autism-affected brain.

   
Newswise: Study hints at how early life experiences may affect brain wiring
9-Mar-2022 2:00 PM EST
Study hints at how early life experiences may affect brain wiring
Ohio State University

A new study of brain development in mice shortly after birth may provide insights into how early life events can affect wiring patterns in the brain that manifest as disease later in life – specifically such disorders as schizophrenia, epilepsy and autism.

Released: 3-Mar-2022 4:40 PM EST
UC Davis MIND Institute program trains future leaders in care of autism, ADHD, fragile X and more
UC Davis MIND Institute

The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program is recruiting. Self-advocates, family members, researchers and clinicians who are passionate about improving the lives of people with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities are invited to apply.

Released: 3-Mar-2022 1:20 PM EST
New partnerships will engage community in developmental disability research
UC Davis MIND Institute

The UC Davis MIND Institute has received funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to create community partnerships to increase equity in research. The goal is to create a network that includes individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from diverse communities.

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Released: 22-Feb-2022 2:35 PM EST
Research in Brief: Science One Step Closer to "Turning Off" Seizures, Sleep Disturbances Linked to Intellectual Disability
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV-led research team identifies key brain protein to target for new customized drug therapies treating adverse symptoms of developmental disorder subtypes.

Newswise: Parent attitudes about using CBD in children
16-Feb-2022 8:45 AM EST
Parent attitudes about using CBD in children
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

National poll gets parent perspectives on using CBD in children.

Released: 15-Feb-2022 8:05 PM EST
Placenta may hold clues for early autism diagnosis and intervention
UC Davis MIND Institute

Researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute have identified a gene linked to fetal brain development and autism. Their work shows that the gene is influenced by the mother’s early prenatal vitamins use and placental oxygen levels.

Released: 15-Feb-2022 5:05 PM EST
Study reveals high rate of possible undiagnosed autism in people who died by suicide
University of Nottingham

A new study has revealed that a significant number of people who died by suicide were likely autistic, but undiagnosed, highlighting the urgent need for earlier diagnosis and tailored support for suicide prevention.

Released: 10-Feb-2022 1:30 PM EST
Amygdala changes in autistic individuals linked to anxiety
UC Davis MIND Institute

A long-term study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers finds significant changes in brain development linked to anxiety in autistic children. The study, which included brain scans and interviews, also provides new evidence that supports forms of anxiety specific to autism.

Released: 10-Feb-2022 2:05 AM EST
A routine prenatal ultrasound can identify early signs of autism
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

A routine prenatal ultrasound in the second trimester can identify early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Soroka Medical Center has found.

Released: 27-Jan-2022 11:35 AM EST
CHOP Researchers Develop New Method for Measuring Movement Behavior in Children with Autism
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Researchers have developed a new method of measuring motor imitation, adding to a growing set of computational behavior analysis tools that can detect and characterize motor differences in children with autism.

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Released: 27-Jan-2022 7:05 AM EST
University of Kentucky's Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program Improving the Lives of Children With Disabilities
University of Kentucky

A new University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) program is helping to meet that need by equipping health and education professionals with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to effectively care for children with developmental disabilities.

   
Released: 26-Jan-2022 1:45 PM EST
The latest news in Behavioral Science for media
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Here are some of the latest articles we've posted in the Behavioral Science channel.

       
Released: 24-Jan-2022 3:40 PM EST
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The latest research news from the Health Disparities Channel.

Newswise: MIND Institute program gives undergraduates research experience in autism, mental health
Released: 19-Jan-2022 2:55 PM EST
MIND Institute program gives undergraduates research experience in autism, mental health
UC Davis MIND Institute

The MIND Institute’s RISE-UP program is recruiting undergraduate students for its summer program. The unique opportunity is focused on students interested in serving historically underserved communities. They’ll learn more about research, clinical care, community support, neurodevelopmental disabilities and social justice.

Newswise: Single Mother Who Left College to Care for Autistic Son Earns Bachelor’s Degree 15 Years Later
Released: 4-Jan-2022 4:05 PM EST
Single Mother Who Left College to Care for Autistic Son Earns Bachelor’s Degree 15 Years Later
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

In 2006, Veronica Tess Myers, of Little Rock, made the difficult decision to leave college to ensure her son, Alexander, got the education he deserved. Myers promised herself that she would one day return to complete her college education. “I started my college journey at UA Little Rock in 2000, and then stopped out in 2006 due to the dynamics of being a single mother and to take care of my profoundly autistic son, Alexander,” Myers said.

Released: 4-Jan-2022 8:05 AM EST
CHLA Launches First-Ever Autism-Genomics Clinic
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Professor, Medical Genetics and Associate Director of Clinical Research, TSRI Dr. Bridget Fernandez, MD, MS, is launching CHLA’s first-ever Autism Genomics Clinic, which will provide medical genetics consultations for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The clinic will also play a role in her research program, which aims to better understand the genomic underpinnings of ASD.

Newswise: When Mom Talks, Are Infants with ASD Listening?
Released: 3-Jan-2022 1:05 PM EST
When Mom Talks, Are Infants with ASD Listening?
UC San Diego Health

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine pinpoint the regions of the brain and neural mechanisms responsible for normal or impaired development of a child’s response to baby talk and why infants with autism do not typically respond well.

Released: 23-Dec-2021 11:45 AM EST
Cochlear Implant in Deaf Children with Autism Can Improve Language Skills and Social Engagement
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Restoring hearing through cochlear implantation for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can help them understand spoken language and enhance social interactions, according to a study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The study reported long-term outcomes of the largest number of children with ASD who received a cochlear implant, with mean follow-up of 10.5 years.

Released: 20-Dec-2021 9:40 AM EST
Researchers find oxytocin could be a potential treatment for some forms of autism
McMaster University

Oxytocin may be an effective treatment for some forms of autism, say McMaster researchers who have shown that in mice the hormone can correct patterns of brain activity associated with reduced social interest.

   
Released: 16-Dec-2021 9:45 AM EST
Study Finds Few Pediatric Providers Discuss Transportation With Their Autistic Patients
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

A new study found that only 8% of pediatric healthcare and behavioral service providers feel prepared to assess whether their autistic patients are ready to drive. These findings suggest a critical need to develop resources that prepare providers and others who work with autistic youth to effectively facilitate independence and mobility as their patients become adults.

Released: 7-Dec-2021 1:10 PM EST
Seizures and memory problems in epilepsy may have a common cause
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Damage to a part of the brain that regulates hyperactivity can contribute to both memory problems and seizures in the most common form of epilepsy, according to research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The study, published recently in the Journal of Neuroscience, may lead to earlier diagnosis of epilepsy and possibly new ways to treat epilepsy and other disorders that share symptoms, like Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury and autism spectrum disorder.

Released: 2-Dec-2021 2:15 PM EST
Data Shows Increase in Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) researchers, as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) network, report an increase in the number of children in Tennessee with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Released: 2-Dec-2021 1:35 PM EST
Maryland Autism Rates Among 8-Year-Olds Up 6.5 Percent in New CDC Report
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

New CDC data, collected by researchers at the Wendy Klag Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at the Bloomberg School, finds an increase in autism prevalence in five Maryland counties based in 2018 data.

2-Dec-2021 11:30 AM EST
U.S. Autism Rate is One in 44, New Jersey Rate is One in 35 Among 8-Year-Old Children
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The autism rate among 8-year-old children in the United States is one in 44 and one in 35 in New Jersey, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that included researchers at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

1-Dec-2021 8:05 AM EST
Autism in Utah 8-Year-Olds Far More Prevalent than Previously Reported
University of Utah Health

Autism prevalence among 8-year-old Utah children has risen by nearly 30% in less than a decade, according to a study of 11 communities nationwide, including Salt Lake City and surrounding counties, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Released: 29-Nov-2021 4:05 PM EST
Scientists Discover Biological Mechanisms Caused by Deficits in High-risk Autism Gene
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Scientists demonstrated that rare variants in the ANK2 gene, consistently found in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), can alter architecture and organization of neurons, potentially contributing to autism

Released: 23-Nov-2021 4:35 PM EST
College of Medicine research seeks to identify exact moment neurodevelopmental disorders begin
Florida State University

Imagine being able to pinpoint the exact moment in utero when brain development changes and leads to genetic disorders such as autism and cerebral palsy. That knowledge could open the door to intervention strategies, potentially lessening or preventing the dysfunction — and the subsequent genetic disorder.

Released: 18-Nov-2021 2:55 PM EST
Home-based research format may expand access to autism treatment studies
UC Davis MIND Institute

A new UC Davis MIND Institute study suggests that parent-led language testing delivered via telehealth is effective for children with autism. The format was tested in both English and Spanish-speaking families and may provide a new way to measure the efficacy of treatments.

Released: 16-Nov-2021 6:00 PM EST
Canisius College Researchers Conduct Aging and Autism Study
Canisius University

Researchers from Canisius College publish evidence that autism characteristics are associated with challenges in physical health, mental health and psychological well-being during later life

Released: 15-Nov-2021 3:35 PM EST
Parenting Video Series Can Help Kids be ‘Unstuck and On Target’ During Pandemic
University of Maryland, Baltimore

The series of free, educational videos are designed to support parents and caregivers tackling common emotional and behavioral topics to help children to stay organized, plan and reach their goals, be flexible thinkers and help regulate their feelings. Behavioral specialists call these skills executive functioning.

   
Released: 28-Oct-2021 9:10 AM EDT
Jewish autistic pupils thrive as bilingual learners, after communities reject advice “not to teach Hebrew”
University of Cambridge

Parents and teachers of Jewish autistic children say they frequently have to disregard outdated professional advice not to teach them Hebrew – a recommendation they describe as “stealing” their cultural identity.

   
Released: 25-Oct-2021 8:50 AM EDT
Autism Prevalence is at 5 Percent or Higher in Many New Jersey Communities
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

In some New Jersey communities up to 8 percent of children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — more than triple the national average, according to a Rutgers study. The national average of children with ASD is 2 percent.

Newswise: Rutgers Researchers Find Links to Genetic Disorders in Walking Patterns
Released: 22-Oct-2021 11:10 AM EDT
Rutgers Researchers Find Links to Genetic Disorders in Walking Patterns
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers researchers have linked the genetic disorders Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome – both linked to autism and health problems – to walking patterns by examining the microscopic movements of those wearing motion-sensored sneakers.

Released: 11-Oct-2021 5:25 PM EDT
New computational approach uses diagnostic codes and previous doctor’s visits to predict diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in children
University of Chicago Medical Center

Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a novel computational approach that can reliably predict an eventual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children, without the need for additional blood work or procedures, using only diagnostic codes from past doctor’s visits. The new approach reportedly reduces the number of false positive ASD diagnoses produced by traditional screening methods by half.

Released: 8-Oct-2021 1:05 PM EDT
Psychiatric disorders in teenage years associated with social exclusion in later life
University of Turku (Turun yliopisto)

Adolescents who had received a mental health disorder diagnosis were often excluded from the labour market and education as young adults.

Released: 6-Oct-2021 2:50 PM EDT
Learning magic tricks can help self-esteem of kids with ADHD
University of Alabama at Birmingham

The study, from UAB’s Institute for Arts in Medicine, shows that learning tricks in a magic camp can boost feelings of self-esteem and confidence in children and adolescents with disabilities.

Released: 5-Oct-2021 1:35 PM EDT
UT Southwestern researcher wins NIH Director’s Award to study the inner workings of glial cells in the brain
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Lu Sun, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology at UT Southwestern, has been awarded $1.5 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study interactions between neurons and glial cells in the brain, which could provide insight into the causes of neurological disorders.

Released: 5-Oct-2021 12:55 PM EDT
NIH awards UT Southwestern researchers $4.4 million to study the genetic basis of vocal learning
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A UT Southwestern research team has received the National Institutes of Health’s prestigious Transformative Research Award to further their study of zebra finches to investigate the genetic basis of vocal imitation abilities.

Newswise: Unusual visual examination of objects may indicate later autism diagnosis in infants
Released: 24-Sep-2021 1:15 PM EDT
Unusual visual examination of objects may indicate later autism diagnosis in infants
UC Davis Health (Defunct)

Unusual visual inspection of objects in infants may precede the development of the social symptoms characteristic of autism syndrome disorder, a UC Davis Health study has found.

Released: 16-Sep-2021 4:55 PM EDT
UC: Pilot study of diet/exercise in young adults with intellectual disabilities is promising
University of Cincinnati

Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone.

Released: 1-Sep-2021 1:20 PM EDT
COVID-19 transmission at school rare for children with disabilities
Washington University in St. Louis

A study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, in collaboration with Special School District of St. Louis County, found that rapid saliva test screenings – aimed at early detection of COVID-19 – contributed to exceedingly low transmission of the virus among students, teachers and staff in the six schools overseen by the district.

Released: 27-Aug-2021 11:15 AM EDT
Canisius Study Examines Short-term Effects of COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Restrictions on Youth with ASD
Canisius University

Researchers from the Institute for Autism Research (IAR) at Canisius College assessed the potential short-term effects of COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions on ratings of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and comorbid symptoms severity and adaptive functioning of 69 youth, ages 8–16 years with ASD (without intellectual disability).

   
25-Aug-2021 1:00 PM EDT
Brain Organoids Mimic Head Size Changes Associated with Type of Autism
UC San Diego Health

Stem cell models derived from people with specific genomic variation recapitulate aspects of their autism spectrum disorder, providing a valuable model to study the condition and look for therapeutic interventions.

Released: 24-Aug-2021 11:25 AM EDT
Understanding Motor Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
University of Delaware

Anjana Bhat, associate professor in the University of Delaware’s Department of Physical Therapy, has been awarded a research project (R01) grant through the National Institutes of Health for the next three years.

Released: 19-Aug-2021 3:00 PM EDT
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Breakthrough Cases and COVID Boosters: Live Expert Panel for August 18, 2021
Newswise

Expert Q&A: Do breakthrough cases mean we will soon need COVID boosters? The extremely contagious Delta variant continues to spread, prompting mask mandates, proof of vaccination, and other measures. Media invited to ask the experts about these and related topics.



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