Tag: ASD

Study assesses intensive treatment for children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders

From the Canisius College press release via Newswise: In a second randomized clinical trial, researchers at the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius College have found a comprehensive summer treatment… Read more »

Study suggests analyzing babies’ expressions could help children at risk for developmental disorders

From the National Science Foundation (NSF) press release via MedicalXpress: Parents and babies smile, laugh and coo at each other, but scientists still have a lot of questions about how… Read more »

Researchers develop computer-based design program to help autistic youth develop life skills

From the University of Utah press release via EurekAlert!: For three years, University of Utah researchers have been deploying a computer-based design program called SketchUp in workshops to teach and… Read more »

Study suggests children with autism more likely to visit ER for psychiatric crisis

From the Kennedy Krieger Institute press release via EurekAlert!: In the first study to compare mental health-related emergency department (ED) visits between children with and without autism spectrum disorders (ASD),… Read more »

Researchers discover crucial link between protein synthesis and autism spectrum disorders

From the University of Montreal press release via EurekAlert!: Researchers from McGill University and the University of Montreal have identified a crucial link between protein synthesis and autism spectrum disorders… Read more »