Learn about NIMH research on autism spectrum disorder. Find resources on the signs and symptoms of autism and potential treatments and therapies.
Exercise can be an effective way to promote positive behaviors in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research has demonstrated that an increase in physical exertion can lead to improvements for adolescents with ASD in four areas: • Behavior • School Readiness • Academic Engagement • Motor Skills
Involving families of students with autism in the transition out of high school is a crucial best practice.
Depression is more common among teens with ASD than teens without ASD. Rates of major depressive disorder have been reported as high as 37% in adolescents with ASD compared to about 5% of adolescents in the general population. Studies that measured parent reports of depressed mood have revealed a rate as high as around 50%. There is also emerging research that has shown an increased risk for suicidal thoughts and tendencies among teens with autism.
[Source: Medical News Today] In early childhood, the neurons inside children’s developing brains form connections between various regions of brain “real estate.” As described in a paper published recently in the journal Biological Psychiatry, cognitive neuroscientists at San Diego State University found that in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, the connections between the cerebral cortex and the […]
Select articles from the original Interactive Autism Network (IAN) community website have been archived by Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous group of disorders which occurs with numerous medical conditions. In previous research, subtyping in ASD ha...
This poster presents research involving focus groups of parents of children with ASD at different stages, investigating the experience of parenting children with ASD, and the different needs brough…
Research suggests there may be thousands of British men with learning disability autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) who have not been diagnosed, which could explain problems in relationships.
State mandates requiring commercial health plans to cover the cost of services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have resulted in an increased number of children being diagnosed and treated for ASD, according to new research.
Pediatric Physical Therapy published research on the relationship between gross motor and social skills in boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Experts warn: Too much screen time can hinder kids' language development! While not a real diagnosis, "Virtual Autism" describes how overusing screens can resemble some ASD symptoms, like speech delays. Concerned about your little one's development? Talk to your pediatrician & explore fun, screen-free play activities! #virtualautism #autismawareness #autism #autismcommunity #autismfamily #autismfamily #asd #autistic #autismacceptance #Advancells #research #healthcare
Whites with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in California receive more state funding than Hispanics, African Americans, Asians and others, new research has found.
Parents of young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience significant difficulties in discussing treatment options with the child's pediatrician, according to new research. Among the barriers are problems with communication, physicians' lack of knowledge about specific ASD treatments and community resources, and uncertainty about the pediatrician's role in making treatment recommendations for a child with ASD.
Despite years of research, our understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder is limited. But the National Institutes of Health is hoping to change that, by awarding $100 million in grants to nine different groups working on various aspects of ASD.
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are severely challenged by their difficulties with language and communication. Some research suggests that augmented language input, whereby a speak...
Social (pragmatic) communication disorder (SCD) is a new diagnostic category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5). The purpose of this review is to describe and synthesize the relevant literature from language and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research relating to pragmatic language impairment and other previously used terms that relate to SCD. The long-standing debate regarding how social communication/pragmatic impairments overlap and/or differ from language impairments, ASD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders is examined. The possible impact of the addition of SCD diagnostic category and directions for future research are also discussed.
[Source: Medical X-Press] New research has shed light on how autism-spectrum disorder (ASD) manifests in the brains of girls, prompting the scientists to warn that conclusions drawn from studies conducted primarily in boys should not be assumed to hold true for girls. The researchers discovered that there is a significant difference in the genes and […]
Autism spectrum disorders affect around one percent of the world's population and are characterized by a range of difficulties in social interaction and communication. In a new study, a research team has identified a new genetic cause of ASD.
