Weill Cornell Autism Research Program

08/19/2013

"This is the largest study to date demonstrating an association between induced or augmented childbirth and autism, and the next step is for research to better understand the possible mechanisms behind this relationship," according to a statement from Autism Speaks.

As scientists struggle to understand the causes of autism, a potential new pattern has emerged: The condition is associated with induced or augmented labor, according to a new study. Induction means stimulating contractions before spontaneous labor begins.

07/30/2013

Read the article below to learn about a study that looked at the link between Autism or ADHD and video games

Boys with autism spectrum disorders or ADHD put in twice as much time each day playing video games as do typically developing boys. But researchers say they don't know if the games contribute to behavior issues or if the children's difficulties make video games more alluring.

07/15/2013

Check out the article below that provides information about a new drug that may help treat some of the symptoms associated with autism!

An experimental new drug showed promising results in treating the key symptom of social withdrawal in people with Fragile X syndrome, the most common known inherited cause of autism with intellectual disability

07/02/2013

A study published in JAMA Psychiatry shows that "the pattern of hyperconnectivity in some brain areas could provide a fingerprint for autism that helps doctors to recognize the condition at its earliest stages."

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Genetic changes are almost certainly behind many cases of autism, and the latest research suggests that some of those alterations may be contributing to more densely connected networks of brain nerves.

06/18/2013

This article shares new findings about children with autism and their response to spoken words.. Check out the link below

Scientists and parents have long been baffled by the fact that children with autism often don't pay attention to human voices. Researchers say that may be because speech doesn't activate a reward system in the brain for those children the way it does for typical children.

06/17/2013

Editor's Note: Dr. Arshya Vahabzadeh is a resident psychiatrist at Emory University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. African-American and Hispanic children are far less likely to be seen by specialists -- for autism, but also other medical conditions -- and also less likely to re...

05/29/2013

"German software company SAP is looking to recruit people with autism as programmers and product testers, drawing on skills that can include a close attention to detail and an ability to solve complex problems."

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German software company SAP is looking to recruit people with autism as programmers and product testers, drawing on skills that can include a close attention to detail and an ability to solve complex problems.SAP has asked start-...

05/22/2013

The New York Times article below highlights a new advertising campaign from Autism Speaks... Check out the full article by clicking the link below!

Advocates for people with autism are aiming ads at Hispanic and African-American parents to speed the diagnosis of the disorder in their children.

05/15/2013

A new Wall Street Journal article states "The new data, together with previously published studies, suggest that s*x should be taken into account in diagnosing and in creating individualized treatment plans, according to experts."

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New data suggest that s*x should be taken into account in diagnosing and in creating individualized treatment plans.

05/06/2013

Check out the article below to learn more about the research findings presented at the International Society for Autism Research!

http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/05/05/new-studies-support-environmental-link-to-autism/54445.html

Researchers on Friday presented three new studies lending strength to the notion that environmental influences before birth may play a role in the risk for autism.

04/23/2013

Check out how the Philadelphia Phillies celebrated Autism Awareness Night in the video below!

Joseph Dever delivered, with style.

04/19/2013

What is fluency and why is it important for individuals with autism?

Fluency is the ability to perform skills easily, quickly, and accurately. Before a person with autism can become “fluent” with a skill, he or she must acquire the skill through repeated practice. When skills are fluent, a person is more likely to retain those skills and be able to use them in different settings.

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