Microbiota transfer therapy (MTT) may lead to long-term improvements in the gut health of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a recent study by
A study from Spain indicates that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have a high rate of vision problems. Carlota Gutiérrez and colleagues collected data on
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may have an increased genetic risk for sleep problems, according to a new study. Rackeb Tesfaye and colleagues analyzed data
Anxiety is a very common issue for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and a new study from China suggests that vigorous exercise may help to
A new study from the Netherlands adds to evidence that vitamin D deficiency is common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Jet Muskens and colleagues measured the
A new study suggests that exposure to air pollutants before birth and during childhood may lead to alterations in white matter microstructure in the brain. Abnormal white matter
New research indicates that in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), changes at the molecular level are present throughout the cerebral cortex rather than solely in cortical regions associated with
Adults with autism exhibit less activity in a specific brain region during eye contact than neurotypical adults do, according to a new study. Joy Hirsch and colleagues used a
A new meta-analysis indicates that infants born or raised during the COVID-19 pandemic do not exhibit impaired neurodevelopment overall. However, the study suggests that infants who experienced their
The use of punishment to treat severe behavioral challenges in autistic children was first introduced nearly 60 years ago. Although most people in the autism community strongly disagree
