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Polygenic and developmental profiles of autism differ by age at diagnosis
From the abstract:
Although autism has historically been conceptualized as a condition that emerges in early childhood, many autistic people are diagnosed later in life It is unknown whether earlier- and later-diagnosed autism have different developmental trajectories and genetic profiles. Using longitudinal data from four independent birth cohorts, we demonstrate that two different socioemotional and behavioural trajectories are associated with age at diagnosis.
NIH launches $50M Autism Data Science Initiative to unlock causes and improve outcomes
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched the Autism Data Science Initiative (ADSI), a landmark research effort that will harness large-scale data resources to explore contributors to the causes and rising prevalence of autism spectrum disorder. More than $50 million in awards will support 13 pioneering projects that draw on genomic, epigenomic, metabolomic, proteomic, clinical, behavioral and autism services data. These projects will integrate, aggregate and analyze existing data resources, generate targeted new data and validate findings through independent replication hubs.
First Then Board
This infographic displays could be use to structure activities a little more and possibly address issues with transitions between activities for your child.
Morning Routine Template
This infographic displays could be use to structure your mornings a little more for your child.
Four Functions for Behavior
This infographic display the four functions of behavior that will be a useful tool for caregivers to better understanding their child’s behavior.
Understanding the ASD Services Timeline
obtaining services for autism spectrum disorder and the typical timeline
Yale Receives $27.7M Grant to Advance Individualized Autism Therapies
Big news for autism research: Yale received a $27.7M grant to develop personalized, non-invasive therapies that could transform care and outcomes for children with autism.
New Study Published by Princeton University Defines Four Subtypes of Autism
In a recently published study from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation, researchers identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism.