Cut off from clients by the coronavirus pandemic, clinicians are turning to video conferencing and other technologies to diagnose children with autism. Some clinicians say remote diagnoses are not as reliable as in-person diagnoses, but others argue that such services provide a valuable substitute u…

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A group of biomedical engineers, led by associate professor Dr. Ali Tamayol from the University of Connecticut, has developed a handheld 3D bioprinter that can be potentially used to help repair and regrow lost tissue in muscles. This compact handheld 3d printer allows surgeons to directly place …

Revolution Foods is a company that is providing nutritious meals to students who are out of school, families in need, and citywide programs.Source: The Autism Site

During this tumultuous time, GreaterGood is dedicated to assisting in COVID-19 relief efforts in multiple ways.Source: The Autism Site

The mood-stabilizing drug lithium eases repetitive behaviors seen in mice missing SHANK3, an autism gene, according to a new study1. The findings suggest lithium merits further study as a treatment for some people with autism, even though the drug has troublesome side effects, including tremors and …

Mice with mutations in a gene called DLG2 are anxious and asocial; they also sleep poorly and overgroom themselves, according to a new study1. These characteristics resemble those seen in some people with autism. The results offer the first evidence that mutations in DLG2 may account for some of the…

As we work diligently to provide some hope and relief to those who need it most, we're also looking for ways that supporters like you can help.Source: The Autism Site

A comprehensive new atlas maps where and in what quantities proteins are expressed in the brain. The expression patterns could spur new research on the biology of autism and related conditions1. The atlas is one of six within the Human Protein Atlas, a free resource that tracks proteins in other tis…

"To celebrate the health heroes working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis, we will be naming all of our new dogs in their honor."Source: The Autism Site

On 17 March, France went on lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus, joining many other countries in Europe. French authorities ordered residents to stay at home and closed schools, as well as institutions that provide care and support for autistic children and adults. The lockdown included o…

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The post Webinar: Themba Carr, Amy Esler, Jeffrey Hine and Stephen Kanne on autism clinicians’ esponse to COVID-19 appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Early sleep problems predict repetitive behaviors later in childhood1. And toddlers who overreact or underreact to sensory stimuli have more repetitive behaviors and other autism traits later on2. Together, the findings from two independent studies suggest that early behavioral differences may set t…