Using Social Cues to Adjust Conversational Behavior May Be Challenging for Autistic Children and Teens
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Learning to adjust talkativeness could be an important growth opportunity for verbally fluent people with autism.
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CHOP Researchers Demonstrate How Dynamic Changes in Early Childhood Development May Lead to Changes in Autism Diagnosis
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Many toddlers on the boundary of a diagnosis may fall in or out of an autism classification, suggesting more individualized evaluations are needed.
Are Integrative Approaches to Autism Care Effective?
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Families might consider alternative treatments for autism symptom management. What are these options, and are they safe?
CHOP Researchers Demonstrate How Defects in Mitochondria May Lead to Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Early research shows how mild defects in the “batteries” of cells in brain tissue can lead to behaviors similar to those of autism.
Newly Licensed Autistic Drivers Crash Less Than Other Young Drivers
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Crash-involved autistic drivers were half as likely to crash due to speeding, but more than three times more likely to crash when making a left- or U-turn, suggesting need for tailored training
First Large-Scale Study of Universal Screening for Autism Raises Critical Questions about Accuracy, Equity
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Researchers urge continued autism screening for all toddlers, while recommending changes to M-CHAT screening method to improve accuracy and address disparities.
Brain Imaging Shows How Minimally Verbal and Nonverbal Children with Autism Have Slower Response to Sounds
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A new study by CHOP researchers looks at how specific children with autism process auditory stimuli, which could have important diagnostic potential.
Parental Support Is Key when Autistic Adolescents Want to Learn to Drive
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Specialized driving instructors stress life skill development, parent-supervised practice, and individualized training to enhance learning and independence.
Brain Imaging Study Expanded to Include Children with Down Syndrome
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The NIH recently awarded funding for an infant brain imaging study at CHOP to better understand brain and behavioral development in children with Down syndrome.
SPARK Autism Study Is an Easy Option for Patient Families with ASD
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The SPARK study is open to anyone with a community diagnosis of autism and their biological parents and siblings. Adopted individuals are welcome to join. Learn more about the study.