Two phase 3 clinical trials of the diuretic drug bumetanide were terminated by their sponsors on 7 September after interim data showed the drug performs no better than a placebo at easing autism traits. Despite the lackluster results, the researchers investigating bumetanide say it is too soon to gi…

A new atlas profiles gene expression and the accessibility of DNA in individual cells across the developing human cerebral cortex during mid-gestation, the period when many autism-linked genes are active. The resource could help researchers better understand the molecular underpinnings of cortical d…

When a child has autism, knowing at an earlier age is helpful so that interventions can be made... The post Unusual Object Examination in Infancy May Be Early Predictor of Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

As the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus challenges efforts to stem the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to protect the vulnerable among us — especially adults with autism, intellectual disability or mental health diagnoses. These individuals are at an increased risk of contractin…

Love Beyond Convention and Appearances Header Art: M. Mithum Whimsical is the effect of this, our final Art & Poems Series 2021. See all blog posts here. See all art submitted in 2021 here. Of all the many submissions this year, those included herein exude themes of hope beyond sight, love b…

When it comes to the treatment or reduction of challenging, disruptive, dangerous problem behaviors, regardless of the setting or populations served, this will often be referred to as “Crisis Intervention”. This concept is far broader than ABA, as many institutions and facilities will create, mon…

The epidural anesthesia commonly given to pregnant people during labor is not linked to autism in children, according to two studies published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The results contradict a study published last October that seemingly connected epidurals among wome…

About five years ago, when his younger twin brothers reached their thirties, Giacomo Vivanti started to wonder how the pair, who both have autism, would fare in middle and old age. In particular, he wondered if they might be prone to develop age-related neurological conditions. His brothers didn’t s…

Spontaneous genetic mutations contribute to autism in 30 to 39 percent of all people with the condition, an increase over previous estimates, according to a new study. The rate is even higher — 52 to 67 percent — among autistic children whose siblings do not also have the condition. These spontaneou…

Every new version of iOS 15 comes with many new accessibility features and iOS 15 is no exception. One of the new accessibility features is called “Background Sounds” which will be helpful for neurodivergent people who want to keep a certain sound going to help them stay focused and calm while minim…

The boy credits the dog with saving his life. The post Hero Dog Saves Boy With Autism From Tennessee Floodwaters appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Hello, and welcome to this week’s Community Newsletter! I’m your host, Chelsey B. Coombs, Spectrum’s engagement editor. I want to remind you of a new Spectrum survey about how autism researchers are approaching scientific conferences through the end of the year. Are you ready to get back to the uniq…

A Lawrence, Indiana mom is not happy with her son’s school after a teacher cut his hair without... The post Mom’s Outraged After Teacher Cut Her Autistic Son’s Hair Without Her Permission appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

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