An over-production of eIF4E impairs microglial cells, hampering their ability to effectively prune synapses and leading to autism-like behaviors in male mouse models of ASD.
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Examining postmortem brains of ASD patients, researchers discover an accumulation of immune cells surrounding blood vessels in the brain. They also found blebs accumulating around blood vessels that contained astrocyte debris. The findings suggest autism may be an autoimmune disorder.
Executive function deficit is not synonymous with ADHD, but its symptoms overlap in significant ways. Take this self-test and share its results with a specialist to determine if you're experiencing executive dysfunction.
A study by Swedish researchers finds individuals with autism may die up to 30 years earlier than people without the disorder, which one charity says highlights a 'hidden crisis.'
Many probiotics are pro-inflammatory and if taken on a daily basis can cause autoimmune symptoms. Check your labels against our reference list of strains to avoid. Also learn why inflammation induc…
VIJENDRA SINGH, PH.D. Autoimmunity is a major cause underlying many chronic diseases. There are 85 or so human conditions that are generally considered autoimmune diseases. It is estimated that 55 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases, in which the body’s immune system becomes activated abnormally.
Childhood infections requiring hospitalizations were associated with an about 84% increased risk of being diagnosed with any mental disorder in a hospital and an about 42% increased risk of using psychotropic drugs, a new study found.
Some researchers believe the microbiome plays a role in regulating how people think and feel.
Changes in our diets can be used as a treatment intervention for ADHD
Senior Lecturer in Sport Management at the University of Otago Dr Sally Shaw is undertaking the first academic research into homophobia in sport in New Zealand. This builds on the international 'Out on the Fields' research which found 78% of Kiwis surveyed had either witnessed or experienced homophobia in sport. Dr Shaw's research intends to identify where sports organisations could become more inclusive for gay, lesbian and bisexual athletes, coaches and spectators.
Learn more about the very early signs of autism in toddlers and babies and what to do if you spot them in your child.
Have you ever considered that gut bacteria can influence your genes? That thought might sound strange, but that is exactly what the latest research is showing us. It is becoming ever more apparent that who and what lives in our gut has a huge influence on our methylation cycle. The compounds that come from…
A distinctive microbial signature in kids with autism and GI issues?
Detox bath for kids using essential oils
Conversation is everywhere - at the lunch table, at after-school activities, in the line for the water fountain, at overnight camp during downtime, at work with a coworker, and at a Thanksgiving gathering. Regardless of the setting, this critical skill - human conversation - is challenging for many individuals with - children and adults alike. For these reasons, it is essential to equip individuals with autism with effective conversational skills. The Conversation Framework is a unique strategy that provides an approach to assessing and teaching conversation skills in a group setting that is effective for most students who have difficulty engaging in conversations, including students with autism. The Conversation Framework presented in Talk With Me& breaks down the elements of a conversation which must be mastered in order to be proficient at carrying out conversations. The framework was developed and refined across many years based on a review of the relevant research along with close observation of how people talk to each other - what conversations really sound like. Many find it difficult to teach conversation skills, but the Conversation Framework provides a simple and easy-to-implement process for teaching effective conversational habits. If you're looking for a comprehensive model with assessments, data collection, visual supports, drills, and prompt examples - this is your book!
