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autism

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...