Children’s lack of response to their name is often used as an early indicator of autism spectrum disorder, but it may also be an indicator of attention disorders such as ADHD. The researchers looked at this skill over time in a group of children at high- and low-risk for ASD and ADHD (based on family history).
Children with autism often have difficulties with daily living skills (e.g., dressing, eating, personal hygiene). The researchers examined the early trajectory of these skills in Canadian toddlers recently diagnosed with autism (age 2-4). They found the children showed an increase in daily living skills over time including one year after their diagnosis and the [...]
A study investigated genetic, maternal, and environmental effects on ASD across samples in 5 countries from when children were born until age 16.
A recent study from a multi-site research group focused on identification of early behaviors in infants at risk for developing ASD, investigated motor skills development in younger siblings of individuals with ASD.
A recent large-scale study identified shared molecular pathways with ASD in Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder, with less overlap found in Depression and Alcoholism.
