Novel autism candidate genes identified

A scientific study identifies new genes involved in autism, a polygenic disorder that is difficult to diagnose and treat. Autism …read more

Child neurologist finds potential route to better treatments for Fragile X, autism

Researchers describe a major reason why current medications only moderately alleviate Fragile X symptoms. His team discovered that three specific ...read more

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New initiative provides free developmental assessments for children most at risk for autism

Kennedy Krieger Institute has announced a new, pilot initiative to help identify the red flags of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) ...read more

New study identifies signs of autism in the first months of life

Researchers have identified signs of autism present in the first months of life. The researchers followed babies from birth until ...read more

New genetic evidence suggests a continuum among neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders

A broad spectrum of developmental and psychiatric disorders, ranging from autism and intellectual disability to schizophrenia, should be conceptualized as ...read more

Leonia Native Runs London Marathon For Son, Autism Awareness

An LHS scholar today residing in North Park, Adam Jaffe, has released a fundraiser having a target of increasing 000, $6. He claims it 's being done by him for his ...

Premature birth interrupts vital brain development processes leading to reduced cognitive abilities in infants

Researchers have for the first time used a novel form of MRI to identify crucial developmental processes in the brain ...read more

Distinct brain disorders biologically linked: Disruption to the gene TOP3B increases susceptibility to schizophrenia and a learning disorder

Scientists have shown that schizophrenia and a disorder associated with autism and learning difficulties share a common biological pathway. This ...read more