Inflammation Triggers Repetitive Behaviors in ASD and OCD
Summary: New research reveals that chronic brain inflammation can directly lead to repetitive behaviors, often seen in conditions…
Low Newborn Vitamin D Linked to Autism and Schizophrenia
Summary: Babies born with low vitamin D levels are more likely to develop mental disorders like ADHD, schizophrenia,…
Urban schoolchildren more likely to have autism than those in rural areas – The Irish News
Autism rates among school-aged children in the north are almost two times higher in urban areas compared to…
This genetic pathway could be one cause of autism
A study done in the United States has discovered a new molecular path that leads to autism, potentially…
Can Genetics Predict Autism Intellectual Disabilities?
Summary: A new predictive model combining genetics with developmental milestones may help forecast which autistic children are at…
Finger Movements Offer New Clues for Autism Detection
Summary: Subtle hand movements during grasping tasks may help diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with high accuracy. Using…
Left-Handed People More Common In Certain Mental Disorders, Major Study Finds
(Photo by Olga Donchuk on Shutterstock) In a nutshell Left-handed and mixed-handed people appear significantly more often in…
Why Lefties Are More Common in Autism and Dyslexia
Summary: A new meta-analysis highlights a strong connection between early-onset neurodevelopmental disorders with linguistic symptoms and left- or…
West London council under fire after mum told to lock autistic daughter in room
Ms Henderson moved into her first-floor, one-bed Shepherd’s Bush home in early 2020 with her eldest daughter, who…
Genetic Clues Could Inform Precision Medicine for Schizophrenia and Autism
Newswise — For patients with disorders such as autism and schizophrenia, mutations in the same gene could require…