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autism
Interview
When Behavioral Shaping Met Autism Science: Interview with Benjamin Scott
How do you measure what someone perceives if they can't tell you? It's a fundamental challenge in autism research, where individuals with severe symptoms...
Research
How a New Video Game Helps Researchers Explore Sensory Perception in Autism
For researchers studying autism, there's been a persistent problem: much of the research excludes people with more severe symptoms, particularly those who are nonverbal....
Neurology
The largest molecular map of autism has been created — study could accelerate the development of new targeted therapies
Scientists have created an unprecedented molecular map of autism spectrum disorder, laying the groundwork for the development of targeted therapies in the future. Using...
Neurology
The definition of autism has expanded excessively, which increases the risk of inaccurate diagnoses
According to a new editorial by Dame Uta Frith, Professor at University College London (UCL), the definition of autism has expanded to such an...
News
There is no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism: New study
The use of acetaminophen (known by the brand name "Tylenol" in the U.S.) during pregnancy does not affect the incidence of autism diagnoses in...
News
AI Glasses, Smart Vests, and Virtual Reality: How Innovative Technologies Help People with Autism
For individuals on the autism spectrum, social interaction and sensory self-regulation often pose significant challenges. However, advancements in Artificial Intelligence and biometric sensors have...
News
Reorganization of the U.S. Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)
On January 28, 2026, the composition of the U.S. Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) underwent a fundamental change. The Secretary of Health and Human...
News
Does acetaminophen really cause autism? Trump’s claims and the scientific community’s response
This past week, U.S. President Donald Trump drew sharp criticism from the scientific community after he urged pregnant women to avoid taking the popular...
