As a part of our ongoing coverage of the biology of autism we had the pleasure of speaking to  Jamie McCleary, director of Autism Canada

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US feds clear up autism data sharing confusion in a May 6th press release.

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Have you ever worried that a single thing you did without thinking could harm the one you love most? Welcome to pregnant life! With a mom’s gestational health under scrutiny as an explanation for Autism Spectrum Disorder, it’s no surprise then that it’s a source of unease. But what if a mom’s choices aren’t to […]

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Scandi scientists report that children exposed to the widely used pain medicine acetaminophen/paracetamol in the womb, did not go on to develop autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or intellectual disabilities at a higher rate than other youngsters1. The study published in JAMA earlier this year, followed over two million kids born in […]

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Research conducted as part of the NIH-funded Infant Brain Imaging Study Network used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to document crucial differences in the visual processing system in the brains of infants who went on to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism spectrum disorder is a highly heritable neurodevelopmental disorder that is diagnosed in […]

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A pilot study was done on a new medication in a group of adolescents. How does it work, what were the results, and were there any side effects? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects roughly 1 in 44 eight-year-olds in the United States as of 2018.1  Its manifestations can vary significantly between individuals; however, it is often […]

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Two studies have emphasized the need for early screening and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Unlike previous research that suggests children should be screened at or after age three, these studies show that autism may be detectable within the first 15 months of life.1 Early treatment between age 1-2 showed significantly more alleviation in ASD […]

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In a recent Canadian study, researchers find a link between the use of cannabis during pregnancy and the risk of autism in children. As more jurisdictions legalize the use of cannabis, it is important to be aware of potential risks associated with its consumption. As with any substance, understanding the effects of cannabis on fetal […]

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