13th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Could parental exposure to solvents at work be linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their children? According to an exploratory study, such exposures could play a role, but more research would be needed to confirm an association. Read More
9th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments
The song of a small bird is providing valuable insights into human speech and speech disorders. Scientists have now discovered that some 2,000 genes in a brain region of a male bird called the zebra finch are significantly linked to singing. More than 1,500 of these genes in a critical part of the bird’s song » Read More
8th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Children with autism look away from faces when thinking, especially about challenging material, according to new research. Read More
7th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments
New research provides an explanation for some of autism’s mysteries and gives scientists clear targets for developing intervention and treatment therapies. Scientists used brain imaging and computer modeling to show how the brain’s white matter tracts — the cabling that connects separated brain areas — are altered in autism and how these alterations can affect » Read More
3rd March, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Impaired social function is a cardinal symptom of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). One of the brain circuits that enable us to relate to other people is the “mirror neuron” system. This brain circuit is activated when we watch other people, and allows our brains to represent the actions of others, influencing our ability to learn » Read More
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