research roundup Next-generation sequencing methods appear to yield more gene variants linked to neurodevelopmental conditions than does chromosomal microarray. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases Focusing on determinants of health in autism, rather than on biological mechanisms or clinical medicine, may better identify and address gaps in research and improve the lives of autistic people. AutismResearch […]
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Research summary People with autism are at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn’s disease, according to a review of eight studies. Autism research Various interventions to improve balance have been shown to be helpful in autistic children and adolescents. Perception and motor skills The severity of […]
A social media firestorm broke out from teachers angry at comments from the Vermont State Education Secretary about COVID-19 testing in schools. During a press conference Tuesday, Foreign Secretary Dan French spoke about the state’s strategy to offer a variety of COVID-19 tests to reduce positive cases in schools and keep more children indoors. Rapid […]
Missed Opportunity: Few autistic people undergo genetic testing despite being recommended by experts. SDI Productions / iStock Brenda Finucane Deputy Director, Institute for Autism and Developmental Medicine at Geisinger When Brenda Finucane began working as a genetic counselor, few DNA testing tools were available to her and her colleagues. They relied mainly on karyotyping, which […]
Missed Opportunity: Few autistic people undergo genetic testing despite being recommended by experts. SDI Productions / iStock Brenda Finucane Deputy Director, Institute for Autism and Developmental Medicine at Geisinger When Brenda Finucane began her work as a genetic counselor, few DNA testing tools were available to her and her colleagues. They relied mainly on karyotyping, […]