Copyright 2018 Medical News TodayAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of developmental disabilities that can cause considerable social, communication and behavioral challenges. People with ASD often have issues with social, emotional, and communication skills. They might repeat certain behaviors and might not be comfortable with change occurring in their daily activities. Many people with ASD also have different ways of learning, paying attention, or reacting to things. There is currently no cure for ASD. However, research shows that early intervention treatment services can improve a child’s development.http://www.medicalnewstoday.comadmin@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Admin)editors@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Editors)en-us Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323165.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323165.phpInsufficiency in protein escorter ASTN2 causes receptors to accumulate on cell surfaces, disrupting communication between neurons, a new mouse study shows.Autism Tue, 11 Sep 2018 09:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323035.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323035.phpWhile a main variant primes a person to develop a complex disorder such as autism, their 'genetic background' sets the 'clinical features,' a study finds.Autism Thu, 16 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322763.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322763.phpLevels of DDT, a once-common pesticide, in maternal blood have been linked with an increased risk of autism in the offspring in a new study.Autism Wed, 27 Jun 2018 03:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322274.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322274.phpScientists may have found a new treatment for a genetic form of autism; experiments in mice successfully reverse the condition using cancer trial drugs. Autism Mon, 25 Jun 2018 03:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322226.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322226.phpA novel blood test achieves 88 percent accuracy in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder. This advance could help to identify the condition earlier.Autism Wed, 30 May 2018 08:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321967.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321967.phpThe hormones oxytocin and vasopressin have been linked to pair-bonding, but can they help to improve impaired social behavior? A new study investigates.Neurology / Neuroscience Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321860.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321860.phpADHD is a behavioral disorder that causes some people to become frustrated or hyperactive at inappropriate times. It is often lifelong and is usually managed by medications. It can often impact many areas of a person’s life, including their sexuality and relationships. Learn more about ADHD’s effects on sexuality here.ADHD / ADD Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321728.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321728.phpA new study examines the pupillary light reflex in infants and concludes that the amount of light the pupil lets in may be an accurate autism predictor.Autism Sat, 28 Apr 2018 00:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321633.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321633.phpAfter conducting the largest study of its kind, the CDC may revise their estimates for autism prevalence. Is autism on the rise, or is diagnosis improving?Autism Sat, 21 Apr 2018 00:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321566.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321566.phpA recent study looks at the links between the immune system, gut bacteria, and autism spectrum disorders. It uncovers some interesting interactions. Autism Mon, 16 Apr 2018 03:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321507.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321507.phpSymptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder present in many different ways. However, there are also many traits shared by people with ADHD. These can include irritability, lack of concentration, and fidgeting. This article helps you spot the signs so that people can be directed to the appropriate treatment.ADHD / ADD Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321196.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321196.phpRomidepsin, a compound that is already approved for treating cancer, reversed social deficits in a mouse model of autism by restoring gene expression. Autism Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321173.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321173.phpA new study investigates the genetic underpinnings of empathy and finds evidence that this emotional ability may, at least partly, be down to genes. Genetics Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320962.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320962.phpScientists have designed a test they believe is the first of its kind. Using blood and urine samples, the test correctly identified autism in children.Autism Tue, 23 Jan 2018 02:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320640.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320640.phpIn a first-of-its-kind study, researchers find that children with autism spectrum disorders who are bilingual have improved cognitive flexibility.Autism Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320528.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320528.phpThe latest study to investigate the relationship between vitamin supplements during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorders finds a significant link.Autism Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319945.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319945.phpResearchers reveal a different role played by missing gene in autism and uncover potential new treatments to reverse its effect on neural communication.Autism Thu, 19 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319809.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319809.phpAutism affects everyone differently depending on its severity. We have found the best autism blogs that support individuals, families, and carers.Autism Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319714.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319714.phpStimming is a common symptom of autism. Learn more about it here, including the different types of behavior that can occur, and what can be done to help.Autism Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319660.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319660.phpA new study published in The BMJ suggests that children born to mothers who use multivitamins during pregnancy may be at lower risk of autism.Autism Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319584.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319584.phpNew research sheds light on the mechanisms behind the brain's social reward circuitry. Results point to oxytocin as the "gatekeeper" to prosocial behavior.Neurology / Neuroscience Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/319381.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/319381.phpResearchers at UC Davis and other institutions have shown that mothers who take recommended amounts of folic acid around conception might reduce their children's pesticide-related autism risk.Pregnancy / Obstetrics Mon, 11 Sep 2017 03:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319357.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319357.phpFlat affect is characterized by a lack of reaction to emotional stimuli, and can include a monotone voice or lack of expression in the face. Learn more.Psychology / Psychiatry Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/319140.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/319140.phpMitochondria, the tiny structures inside our cells that generate energy, may play a key role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD).Autism Tue, 22 Aug 2017 09:00:00 PDThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319094.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319094.phpA new study shows that some gut bacteria influence the brain through blood cortisol. This might have implications for ASD, but further studies are needed.Neurology / Neuroscience