The autism-associated 16p11.2 microdeletion variant impacts the effects of microbiota disturbances on hippocampal development and behavior throughout the lifespan
Approximately 17% of children are diagnosed with NDDs, including ASD, ADHD, and ID, which are highly heterogenous, frequently co-occur, and manifest in early life in sex-dependent fashion. We speculate that
White Matter Development and Language in Autism
Language modality and development Studying language development in individuals who do not communicate verbally can help us understand how language modality (the way language is conveyed) relates to the brain
Screen Time and Social Engagement in Early Childhood Development
Background Autism risk is affected by both genetics and modifiable environmental factors such as verbal stimulation, parental responsiveness, and parental involvement in play (3:42). These factors have been linked to positive
Behavioral and Brain Signatures of Autism in Females
Context Autism is a highly heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder (1:00). Supekar discusses the skewed gender ratio of women to men (ratio of 1 to 4) in autism diagnoses and asserts that this
Part 1: Brain & Sensory Processing Differences Across the Lifespan
Sensory processing in autism Sensory processing difficulties are a diagnostic feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder as described in the DSM-V (3:15). In fact, between 93% and 96% of individuals with autism
Middle and Older Adulthood in Autism: Brain and Behavioral Outcomes
Background Wallace explains that our understanding of autism in older adulthood is limited because children diagnosed in the mid and late 20th century have only relatively recently begun to reach
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Autism
Brain development and interneurons Casanova begins by emphasizing that autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Therefore, he states, to create opportunities for curative treatments, we must first understand brain development and
