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# Autism Science Foundation

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- [2025 Autism Research Year in Review](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2025-year-in-review/) - Scientific Progress During a Challenging Year 2025 has been a monumentally challenging year for scientists in general and for autism researchers in particular, but despite drastic federal funding cuts, scientists continued to make progress toward understanding autism’s causes, improving diagnosis, and developing more effective treatments and supports for individuals with autism and their families. According
- [AGENDA’s First Initiative is a Unified Registry of Family Data](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/agendas-first-initiative-unified-registry-family-data/) - Today, ASF announced that it will be leading the newly-launched Alliance for Genetic Etiologies of Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Autism (AGENDA). This alliance is a partnership of research and advocacy organizations focused on improving outcomes of individuals with all forms of autism by fostering a genetics-first approach to autism science. AGENDA will also work to strengthen
- [2024 Autism Science Review](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/year-end-summary-2024/) - New Technologies, New Data, New Solutions This year’s progress in autism research includes promising findings, clarifications, explanations, and the uncovering of new avenues of inquiry. The focus is now on personalized medicine: finding the right treatment for the right person at the right time through targeted interventions. Advances in technology and genetic testing are opening 2024 Autism Science Summary
- [Take Our "Effect of Funding Loss" Survey](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/effect-of-funding-loss-survey/) - We understand the concerns and uncertainty surrounding the recent developments and potential budget reductions that could impact the autism community. Please know that the ASF is closely monitoring the situation and working alongside our strategic partners. If you have been affected by these funding cuts, please fill out this brief questionnaire:
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- [Reaffirming our Commitment: A Message from Our Founder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/reaffirming-our-commitment-a-message-from-our-founder/) - Twenty years ago this month, I started my professional journey in autism research and advocacy. That commitment was soon solidified with the founding of the Autism Science Foundation (ASF). From the beginning, ASF has been driven by a singular focus to ensure science leads the way in improving the lives of individuals with autism and
- [RFA for 2025 Undergrad Summer Research Now Available](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/rfa-for-2025-undergrad-summer-research-now-available/) - The Autism Science Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2025 Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship in ASD. This is an incredible opportunity for highly qualified students to gain hands-on experience in basic and clinical autism research across a range of disciplines.
- [Top 10 2024 Publications From ASF-Sponsored Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/top-10-2024-publications-from-asf-sponsored-research/) - #1 Families with an existing child with autism have a 20% chance of having another child with autism; this number varies based on the sibling’s gender and the number of autistic children in the family already Familial Recurrence of Autism: Updates From the Baby Siblings Research ConsortiumPubMed ID: 39011552 #2 Many autism-related genes work through a
- [RFA for Profound Autism Grants Now Available](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/rfa-for-profound-autism-grants-now-available/)
- [Day of Learning Tickets Now Available](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/day-of-learning-tickets-now-available/) - Registration is now open for the 11th annual Day of Learning, which will take place at the New York Athletic Club on April 4th!
- [2023 Year End Review](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2023-year-end-review/) - 2023 was another year of valuable research findings that will improve the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum. Important advances were made in defining autism, measuring who has autism, understanding more about women with autism and identifying genetic mechanisms of resilience. Technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are reducing the time to diagnosis and improving
- [Autism Updates: ASF Goes to INSAR](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-updates-asf-insar2023/) - May 26, 2023 — News and autism updates from ASF, the Autism Science Foundation. Read about what ASF presented and discovered for autism updates at INSAR 2023. Autism Does Not Mean The Same Thing to Every Person This was a theme throughout INSAR. For some, autism is an identity, others a condition, and others a
- [Autism Updates: Profound Autism Child Mind Institute, INSAR 2023, DOL Highlights Video](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-updates-05-04-23/) - May 4, 2023 — News and autism updates from ASF, the Autism Science Foundation. Read about profound autism updates, see what's happening at INSAR 2023, and watch the highlights video from ASF's 2023 Day of Learning. Profound Autism Article from the Child Mind Institute “The term profound is not meant to demean anyone or label
- [Autism Updates: Caregivers Connected, Duke University EAP, Videos for DOL](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-updates-04-26-23/) - April 26, 2023 — News and autism updates from ASF, the Autism Science Foundation. Profound Autism Alliance Hosts Virtual Caregivers Connected Meeting Judith Ursitti, co-founder of the Profound Autism Alliance, and ECHO autism panelists invite caregivers of profoundly autistic individuals to the first virtual Caregivers Connected meeting on April 27, 2023. The one-hour event will
- [Day of Learning 2023: Virtual Information Table](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/day-of-learning-2023-virtual-information-table/)
- [Autism Research in 2022](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-research-in-2022/) - Written by staff and the SAB of the Autism Science Foundation COVID Recovery Was Slow, But Scientific Progress Continues After two grueling pandemic years, 2022 saw a return to quasi-normalcy in both the world at large and in the world of autism research. Although the pandemic was incredibly challenging for autism families and researchers, the
- [Day of Learning 2023: Bio Book](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/view-the-bio-book-for-dol-2023/)
- [Ride FAR's Impact: Autism Mom Erin Lopes Explains How ASF-Funded Autism Research Improves Lives](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/ride-fars-impact-autism-mom-erin-lopes-explains-how-asf-funded-autism-research-improves-lives/) - ASF is so grateful to everyone who participated in the 2022 Rides FAR event, which shattered all previous fundraising records and brought in more than $1 million for the first time in the event's eight-year history. The money raised will be used to fund autism research that improves lives. ASF would like to give special
- [Podcast: Genetic confounding plus organoids](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-genetic-confounding-plus-organoids/) - You heard it in the news this week, and we discuss it on this week's ASF podcast. Can you make little brains in a dish then make them better by providing them a real structured live neural environment? Can these organoids integrate with a live brain and be functional in vivo? The answers are: yes!
- [Podcast: Bilingualism - is it best?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-bilingualism-is-it-best/) - This week's podcast explores the question about whether or not it is beneficial or just confusing to teach your child with autism multiple languages, or suppress the use of more than one language at home. Turns out, being bilingual helps with executive functioning (or those with preserved executive functioning can be bilingual), language, and provides
- [Autism Science Foundation Seeks Applicants for 2021 Undergraduate Summer Research Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-seeks-applicants-for-2021-undergraduate-summer-research-grants/) - Priority will be given to diverse applicants and studies that focus on understanding and narrowing service gaps among underrepresented populations NEW YORK — January 13, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, is inviting grant applications from highly qualified undergraduates interested in pursuing basic
- [New “Pivot Grants” Available for Autism Researchers & Scientists  Facing COVID-19 Hardship](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/new-pivot-grants-available-for-autism-researchers-scientists-facing-covid-19-hardship/) - NEW YORK — April 13, 2020 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) invites applications for its new COVID-19 Pivot Grant Program. This funding is intended to help scientists manage challenges they are facing in conducting research projects due to the COVID-19 emergency. The funding is meant to help cover new costs encountered due to adaptations
- [Autism Science Foundation Wins 2021 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-wins-2021-top-rated-award-from-greatnonprofits/) - ASF earns distinction for the ninth consecutive year, which comes as the organization further expands funding opportunities that provide critical support to autism researchers and families NEW YORK — September 27, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced it has received Top-Rated
- [Latest Round of COVID-19 Research Grants Opens Today](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/4th-round-of-covid-19-research-grants-opens-today/) - The Autism Science Foundation recognizes the continuing need to better understand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the autism community, including biological, educational, psychological and psychiatric effects that may impact the immediate and longer-term functioning of people on the autism spectrum. For this reason, we are continuing and expanding the COVID-19 Research Grant program
- [ASF Chief Science Officer Dr. Alycia Halladay Appointed to the Federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-chief-science-officer-dr-alycia-halladay-appointed-to-the-federal-interagency-autism-coordinating-committee/) - Dr. Halladay will play a key role in the IACC’s efforts to guide and coordinate autism research, services and support nationwide NEW YORK — July 7, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that its Chief Science Officer Dr. Alycia Halladay has
- [Why We Need to Start Using the Term “Profound Autism”](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/why-we-need-to-start-using-the-term-profound-autism/) - by Alison Singer, President, Autism Science Foundation I am infuriated by the story of the four-year old boy with autism who was kicked off a Spirit Airlines flight for not wearing a mask, despite having a letter from his doctor indicating he was exempt from mask-wearing due to disability. (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spirit-airlines-kicks-four-year-old-boy-with-autism-off-flight-for-not-wearing-mask/) The airline told the family
- [The Lancet Commission Formally Recognizes the Term ‘Profound Autism’](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-lancet-commission-formally-recognizes-the-term-profound-autism-2/) - This new concept will help people at the severe end of the autism spectrum gain better access to critical services NEW YORK — December 7, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today calls attention to the publication of a new Lancet Commission report, which formally
- [Neurons increase in social brain region as children become adults – except in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/neurons-increase-social-brain-region-children-become-adults-except-autism/) - Researchers at Autism BrainNet node UC Davis MIND Institute found that while typically-developing children gain more neurons in a region of the brain that governs social and emotional behavior, the amygdala, as they become adults, people with ASD do not. The open access research published in PNAS studied 52 postmortem human brains, both neurotypical and
- [New CDC autism prevalence rate at 1 in 59 children](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/new-cdc-autism-prevalence-rate-1-59-children/) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates autism prevalence at 1 in 59 children based on data from the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network – a tracking system that provides estimates of the prevalence and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder among more than 300,000 8-year-old children. The ADDM Network estimates
- [Autism Science Foundation Funds ‘Next Gen Sibs’ Research Project to Aid and Better Understand the Children of Typically Developing Siblings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-funds-next-gen-sibs-research-project-to-aid-and-better-understand-the-children-of-typically-developing-siblings/) - NEW YORK — October 12, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced the first funding recipients in its ‘Next Gen Sibs’ research project. The goal of this project is to establish a future collaborative network that will help in identification, evaluation and possible diagnosis
- [Podcast: The Meaning of Microglia](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-the-meaning-of-microglia/) - We normally focus on the function of brain cells that send signals to eachother and communicate across small or long distances, which show differences in ASD. However, we rarely pay attention to the other cells in the brain. One type of cell, called the microglia, has been shown to not only help "pick up the
- [Podcast: Psychedelics and Symptoms](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-psychedelics-and-symptoms/) - More and more, psychiatrists are looking to psychedelic medication to help individuals who are resistant to other types of therapies. These include seizures, PTSD and depression. But can they help individuals with autism or ease autism-related problems or improve cognition? Two new studies on cannabis and one on ketamine are summarized in this week's ASFpodcast.
- [Podcast: What is the problem getting to the bottom of biomarkers and gene x environment interactions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-what-is-the-problem-getting-to-the-bottom-of-biomarkers-and-gene-x-environment-interactions/) - Outcome measures for clinical trials and understanding and determining gene x environment interactions have been two (of many) challenging questions for scientists. In the first study, we explain a new study that looks at the feasibility of three potential biomarkers that have the potential to look at presence of a diagnosis as well as effectiveness
- [Podcast: No one who cooks, cooks alone](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-no-one-who-cooks-cooks-alone/) - As Guy Fieri said “Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes, and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity.” This week's podcast produced by ASF intern Mia Kotikovski from Stony Brook University explores how cooking can be not just fun for autistic individuals, but how it can build healthy habits in everyone.
- [RFAs now available for PreDoc, PostDoc and Post-Undergraduate Fellowships](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/rfas-now-available-for-predoc-postdoc-and-post-undergraduate-fellowships/) - The Autism Science Foundation is proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for our annual Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards as well as our Post-Undergraduate Two-Year Fellowships.
- [Podcast: Is anxiety related to autism, and where is it in the brain?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-is-anxiety-related-to-autism-and-where-is-it-in-the-brain/) - Anxiety is common in people with autism - but is is different than other types of anxiety or similar? Is it part of the autism phenotype? When does it start and what triggers it? Two new studies which use a longitudinal design and examine the links between autism features, anxiety symptoms and brain development are
- [Podcast: Why developmental milestones are so telling](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-why-developmental-milestones-are-so-telling/) - Thanks to Dr. Susan Kuo at Broad Research Institute and MIT, there is an analysis of 17,000 individuals with autism across 4 different studies that all looked at how developmental milestones emerged. The results show a great deal of diversity - across different studies, time, intellectual disability and genetic background. Different groups of people with
- [Podcast: The earliest differences across ASDs](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-the-earliest-differences-across-asds/) - New neurons can be generated in a dish (amazing in itself), and then these neurons studied to examine how they grow, expand, divide and connect. Using this technology, researchers are finding differences in different cell functions in different forms of autism. These differences are in proliferation, which is an increase in the number of cells,
- [Visit the BSRC video library](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/visit-the-bsrc-video-library/) - Baby Siblings Research Consortium scientists produced free videos that address common questions from families. Access them here.
- [Learn more about ASF's Science Learning Series](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/learn-more-about-asfs-science-learning-series/) - ASF's Science Learning Series connects families with top autism researchers via free webinars. Click to access the recordings.
- [Podcast: Little things to help the autism community](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-little-things-to-help-the-autism-community/) - We've heard a lot about social robots - do they help? One or two studies are not going to answer this, but a systematic review and meta analysis will! It turns out when you combined all the data, they do help in social abilities, but not other areas. This is how technology can help those
- [Podcast: Is autism a yes/no diagnosis?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/is-autism-a-yes-no-diagnosis/) - This week's podcast highlights a paper from the IBIS (infant brain imaging study) that tracks infants from 6 months to 5 years of age to examine how ASD symptoms cluster together. These infants either have a diagnosis or they don't, or they have something which doesn't meet diagnostic threshold but is still impairing in some
- [Podcast: Hybrid is most helpful](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-hybrid-is-most-helpful/) - This year's first podcast dedicated to COVID issues explores both caregiver and clinician satisfaction with telehealth. New studies explore this satisfaction with assessment as well as psychiatric interventions. Also, as a follow up to the INSAR presentations on resiliency in mental health, a new study from Canada explains what may be at the core of
- [Podcast: What’s in the medicine jar?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-whats-in-the-medicine-jar/) - This week is a pharmacopeia of inflation. The #ASFpodcast talks debilitating gastrointestinal issues and new efforts to understand and treat them (including the CANDID meeting www.candidgi.com), a new method to understand adverse events in those that cannot report them on their own, and new news on Celexa, which is used to treat anxiety. Listen to the
- [ASF Funded Science at INSAR 2022](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asf-funded-science-at-insar-2022/) - The largest annual meeting of autism scientists and researchers is fast approaching. Beginning May 11th in Austin, Texas, hundreds of experts will be sharing their newest findings. How has ASF contributed to the latest science? Read more below about what our funded scientists have discovered. You can download the document here.
- [Podcast: Everything you wanted to know, and more, about the revisions to the CDC developmental milestones](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-everything-you-wanted-to-know-and-more-about-the-revisions-to-the-cdc-developmental-milestones/) - In February, the CDC worked with the American Academy of Pediatrics to update the developmental milestones that parents should use when referencing how their child is developing. These milestones describe what should be accomplished by times as young as 2 months and as old as 5 months. These are helpful to all parents who wonder
- [RFA for Research Accelerators Now Available](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/rfa-for-research-accelerators-now-available/) - The Autism Science Foundation invites applications for its Suzanne Wright Memorial Research Accelerator Grants. These grants are designed to expand the scope, speed the progress, increase the efficiency or improve final product dissemination of active autism research grants. This mechanism is also meant to allow creative use of existing data that has not previously been
- [Podcast: Tooth brushing - It’s not for sissies](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-tooth-brushing-its-not-for-sissies/) - Parents or caregivers of children with ASD sometimes have a lot of difficulty helping their child brush their teeth. Parents and caregivers of children not on the spectrum have difficulty helping their child brush their teeth. By working with families on an individual level, coaching, encouraging and breaking down each of the steps of tooth
- [Podcast: A 2022 Day of Learning Quickie](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-a-2022-day-of-learning-quickie/) - This year's Day of Learning was a huge success, with topics ranging from biological sex differences to mobile technologies all the way to the importance and documented value of leisure activities in people on the spectrum. the speakers included a discussion of the IACC, sex differences, the value of prevalence data, mobile technologies, leisure activities,
- [Videos of Day Of Learning Talks Now Available Online](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/videos-of-dol-talks-now-available-online/) - On behalf of everyone at the Autism Science Foundation, I would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our incredible Day of Learning on March 30.
- [View the Virtual Information Table for DOL 2022](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/view-the-virtual-information-table-for-dol-2022/)
- [Podcast: Can animals be autistic?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-can-animals-be-autistic/) - The answer is obviously "no", however, animal models are necessary to help understand brain circuitry and improve interventions and supports for not just core symptoms but associated issues like anxiety, OCD, seizures and GI issues. Scientists view behaviors consistent with an ASD diagnosis differently, and this has created some problems in interpretation of animal model
- [Podcast: Environmental factors as both causes and interventions?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-environmental-factors-as-both-causes-and-interventions/)
- [Podcast: New ways to solve old problems](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-new-ways-to-solve-old-problems/) - This week's podcast focuses on innovative methodologies to understand how to reach black families, understand why and when autistic people prefer not to look at faces and how interventions can improve conversation and social communication. They use culturally and racially matched mentors, old home video tapes (keep taking those!) and machine learning to look not just at
- [The late Suzanne Wright and Samantha Els to Receive the<br>2022 Autism Science Foundation Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-late-suzanne-wright-and-samantha-els-to-receive-the2022-autism-science-foundation-caryn-schwartzman-spirit-award/) - Inspired by her grandson who is diagnosed with profound autism, Wright co-founded Autism Speaks. Els co-founded Sam’s Sibs Stick Together, which supports siblings of individuals with autism NEW YORK — February 22, 2022 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, has announced that the late
- [Podcast: Is Autism Inflammation Nation?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-is-autism-inflammation-nation/)
- [Podcast: Why can't we all just get along?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-cant-just-get-along/) - This week, ASF wants YOUR feedback on a new paper in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, which suggests that the reason there is so much discord in the autism community is that people with autism are just too different and have difficulties understanding each other’s perspective. Is this true? What do you think?
- [Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder After Age 5 in Children Evaluated Longitudinally Since Infancy](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/diagnosis-autism-spectrum-disorder-age-5-children-evaluated-longitudinally-since-infancy/) - A new study from the ASF-supported Baby Siblings Research Consortium explains why a few kids with autism do not receive a formal diagnosis until 5 years or later. Read more here.
- [Podcast: The average age of diagnosis depends on where, when, and how you ask](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-average-age-diagnosis-depends-ask/) - While diagnosis before 3 years of age is ideal, circumstances may not always allow the earliest identification and diagnosis. This week's podcast explores two of the reasons why diagnosis is not always possible before age 3. One is a study from Denmark and one is from members of the Baby Siblings Research Consortium.
- [Podcast: Scientists know in their gut how the GI symptoms are linked to autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-scientists-know-gut-gi-symptoms-linked-autism/) - People with autism have higher levels of GI problems than people without a diagnosis, and the microbiome is associated with GI function. So, is the microbiome linked to autism? Some studies say yes, but this week, studies in China look at non-caucasian people with a different diet. Do the differences still hold? Also, while GI
- [Podcast: Lordy Lordy it’s One in Forty](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-lordy-lordy-one-forty/) - You may have heard the news: The prevalence of autism is 1:40 according to an email survey of parents. However, there's more information in the study that's worthy of consideration: The high rate of unmet mental health needs in those with ASD. Learn more on the ASF podcast. Read more about the study.
- [Autism BrainNet makes more resources available to the scientific community](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-brainnet-makes-resources-available-scientific-community/) - The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is pleased to announce that Autism BrainNet is accepting applications for recently acquired brain tissue from individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as neurotypical individuals. To date, the Autism BrainNet collection has received 146 brain donations. This includes 55 brains from individuals with a confirmed or
- [Getting people with autism to work: One solution.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/getting-people-with-autism-to-work-one-solution/) - The rate of under or unemployment in the autism community is high, and many solutions for improving opportunities for people with ASD are being tested. One of them is called the Autism@Work Employer Roundtable. Neil Barnett at Microsoft helped create this program for helping people with autism become employed at companies including, but not limited
- [Why is there controversy with Early Start Denver Model?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/why-is-there-controversy-with-early-start-denver-model/) - From Alycia Halladay, PhD, CSO of the Autism Science Foundation: There has been some back and forth about a brand of early intense behavioral intervention for ASD called Early Start Denver Model, or ESDM, in the past few weeks. Unfortunately a valid and important scientific debate has crept into the mainstream calling question into the
- [CDC releases new prevalence numbers in 4 year olds](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/cdc-releases-new-prevalence-numbers-across-2010-2014-in-4-year-olds/) - The CDC released new prevalence numbers across 2010-2014 in 4 year olds. It reports differences across states, but matches the prevalence numbers in 8 year olds at 1:59. Read the report here: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/ss/ss6802a1.htm?s_cid=ss6802a1_w
- [Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years - Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2014](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/prevalence-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-among-children-aged-8-years-autism-and-developmental-disabilities-monitoring-network-11-sites-united-states-2014/) - PROBLEM/CONDITION: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). PERIOD COVERED: 2014. DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM: The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network is an active surveillance system that provides estimates of the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children aged 8 years whose parents or guardians reside within 11 ADDM sites in the United States (Arizona, Arkansas,
- [Podcast: Understanding the hard to research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/understanding-the-hard-to-research/) - What do Princess Kate and Amy Schumer have in common, and what does it have to do with autism? The answer: Hyperemesis Gravidum. It’s linked to autism, but not strongly, but it does show more evidence of significant overlap between many neuropsychiatric issues and disorders. More importantly though, those with low verbal ability and low
- [Podcast: The latest on complementary and alternative medicines](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-latest-on-complementary-and-alternative-medicines/) - Even though many parents of kids with autism and autistic adults are using cannabis (THC and CBD) and cannabidiols (CBD only), these treatments are technically illegal. So how are pediatricians discussing these options with their patients when asked? A few pediatricians from states where it is legal for adults to obtain cannabis containing products weigh
- [Podcast: Genes and Environment, Genes and Environment. Go together like aging and retirement](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/genes-and-environment-genes-and-environment-go-together-like-aging-and-retirement/) - Twins with autism, where either one or both is diagnosed, is crucial to understand the role of genetics and the environment to both autism diagnoses and now, autism traits. In a study this week, researchers using data from the California Twins Study examined the genetic and environmental influences of brain development in multiple regions and
- [Podcast: Infant motor issues and later autism diagnosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/infant-motor-issues-and-later-autism-diagnosis/) - Everyone knows the way to study infants with autism is through thorough testing of younger siblings of those with a diagnosis, who have a 15x greater chance of have a diagnosis themselves. Through these methods, new ways of identifying and predicting autism later on have been developed. On this week’s podcast: two very
- [Podcast: Autism spectrum disorders underneath a bigger umbrella: more data from the brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-spectrum-disorders-underneath-a-bigger-umbrella-more-data-from-the-brain/) - There is demonstrated genetic overlap between many neurodevelopment disorders including ASD, ADHD, and schizophrenia, and now there is data showing similarities in the structure and size of the brains in people with autism and those with ADHD. These differences depend on how severe social difficulties are, but the similarities are seen with ASD and ADHD,
- [Podcast: Genes, environment and heritability: why does it matter?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/genes-environment-and-heritability-why-does-it-matter/) - This week a 5 country collaboration including the largest number of people EVER revealed 80% of the causes of autism are heritable. This is incredibly important to understand autism and move forward with research that matters to families. What it did not do was calculate the role of gene x environment interactions which seems to
- [Podcast: A topic for discussion on President’s Day: violence and victimization](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/a-topic-for-discussion-on-presidents-day-violence-and-victimization/) - Happy President’s Day! This week’s podcast is focuses on a topic that has been on the mind of families affected by autism: autism and violence and victimization. The studies reinforce 1) the lack of an association between autism and criminality, 2) the association of an autism diagnosis with being the victim of abuse. This includes
- [Podcast: An update on females with autism, on the double](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/an-update-on-females-with-autism-on-the-double/) - Females with autism are different than males with autism in a lot of ways. This week, researchers used twins to examine the differences between males and females with autism in their brain structure and how it’s associated with autism traits, not a diagnosis. To do this, researchers in Sweden turned to twins. As it turns
- [Podcast: What does and does not change the probability of an autism diagnosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/what-does-and-does-not-change-the-probability-of-an-autism-diagnosis/) - Once again, this week another study came out dismissing the link between vaccines and autism. Add this one to the list, but this is one of the largest and takes into account genetic and non-genetic risk factors. It continues to discredit the vaccine-autism link. However, in other science, more evidence that prenatal folic acid supplementation,
- [Podcast: DSM5 – where are we now?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/dsm5-where-are-we-now/) - Don’t be fooled, not all the studies on this week’s podcast focus on the DSM5. But the first one, a review of a meta analysis and review of the dozens of publications that have emerged in the past 5 years around the DSM5 leads us off. There are some people that weren’t captured by either
- [Podcast: Do the rules apply in school?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/do-the-rules-apply-in-school/) - This week is focused on what happens in schools, including classification, service receipt and new interventions. How an educational classification translates to a clinical diagnosis, how and what factors are important in receiving services, what teachers think about repetitive behaviors and finally, a new intervention that can be delivered by therapists in school or mental
- [Podcast: The good and evil sides of technology use by autistics](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-good-and-evil-sides-of-technology-use-by-autistics/) - This year’s Day of Learning included two presentations on the use of technology among people with autism. As it turns out, technology can be great. In fact, a new study using Google Glass shows promise in improving socialization. On the other hand, sometimes technology can have a downside. People with autism spend more time than
- [Podcast: This study is s**t](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/this-study-is-st/) - You may have heard on the internet that a new “radical” treatment leads to a “50% reduction” in autism symptoms. This radical treatment is fecal transplants, which is taking the bacteria from the feces from one person and putting them in another person. This is a still experimental treatment, and while the microbiome should be
- [Podcast: How do parents choose different interventions?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/how-do-parents-choose-different-interventions/) - Parents have choices of dozens of different autism interventions, available in private and public settings. A new study explores factors which influence parents decisions on different interventions, how they are similar to each other and different. They include cognitive ability of their kids with ASD and economic resources. Parents in the US may have similarities
- [Podcast: INSAR with a T, for “technology”](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/insar-with-a-t-for-technology/) - Lots of news outlets have great summaries of things that were presented at the International Society for Autism Research. However, one area was relatively missed: technology. This week’s podcast summarizes advances in technology for people with autism, how they are being used, what they could be used for and how they will improve services and
- [Podcast: Getting kids with autism to eat](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/getting-kids-with-autism-to-eat/) - This week’s podcast combines two important post Mother’s Day topics – parents and eating. Two recent studies have shown the promise of using parent – delivered interventions to help improve food selectivity and food aversions in kids with autism. These two behaviors can be one of the most frustrating and challenging for parents and kids,
- [Podcast: Getting Autistic People to Work](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/getting-autistic-people-to-work/) - This week’s podcast is dedicated to the recently released INSAR – supported employment policy brief. This was a 2 year project by ASF, Stony Brook, University, Karolinska Institute in Sweden and Curtin University in Australia to provide a cross-cultural perspective on getting autistic people who want to work, employed, and stay employed. Thank you to
- [Podcast: The Department of Defense and Autism Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-department-of-defense-and-autism-research/) - Did you know that in addition to the DoD’s support of the military, they all have funded $65 million in autism research? This podcast discusses some of their programs and how they support military families and benefit the autism community. Want to read more about what they fund? There’s a list here: https://cdmrp.army.mil/search.aspx. Listen to
- [Podcast: Yeah, another study about autistic poop](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/yeah-another-study-about-autistic-poop/) - This week’s podcast includes a summary of the new study, this time in an animal model, looking at microbiome transplantation. Because this was more of an experimental model, the researchers could be more rigorous in their design and look at things like behavior, brain activity, and specific biological pathways. While a mouse does not have
- [Podcast: Guys, we all need exercise](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/guys-we-all-need-exercise/) - People with autism are less likely to be physically active and more likely to be sedentary. A number of studies have looked into different physical activities, both group based and individually, on improvements in health as well as core features of autism, and most have had positive results. New animal model research demonstrates a benefit
- [Podcast: Are animal models for ASD a monkey wrench or useful tool?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/are-animal-models-for-asd-a-monkey-wrench-or-useful-tool/) - A new animal model of autism appeared this week: the monkey. This adds to the ever growing list of different model systems from autism, from fruit flies to mice and rats now up to monkeys. Are these animal models useful and for what, and why isn’t there just ONE model of autism rather than the
- [Podcast: Happy Pride all!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/happy-pride-all/) - This week’s podcast is dedicated to the “T” in LGBTQ – trans. Several studies over the past few years have linked higher rates of gender variance in people with autism and higher rates of autism traits in those who are trans. Why? Are they biologically or psychologically linked or both? This is important for understanding,
- [Podcast: What’s new in the immune system and ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/whats-new-in-the-immune-system-and-asd/) - This holiday weekend always triggers a reincarnation, a resurrection of the vaccine – autism hypothesis. Many of you have read about the measles epidemics that are hitting many areas of the country. But besides vaccines, there are other aspects of the immune system that may be linked to autism in some people. The include family
- [Podcast: If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere: preparing early interventions for the community](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/if-you-can-make-it-there-you-can-make-it-anywhere-preparing-early-interventions-for-the-community/) - This week two groups of heroes of autism research published studies that may not be the type of major breakthrough that the media reports on, but they are more important to families: These studies help translate what works in the research clinic into the community. Specifically, is it even possible, how, and what do families
- [Wall Street Rides FAR Rings NYSE Opening Bell on August 19, 2019](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/wall-street-rides-far-to-ring-nyse-opening-bell-on-august-19-2019/) - New York, Aug. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wall Street Rides FAR (WSRF), the annual charity cycling/walk event benefiting the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), today announced that it will ring the NYSE Opening Bell® on August 19, 2019. The event, which was co-founded five years ago by Bryan and Melissa Harkins, has raised over $1 million
- [Why the NCSA is important for scientists](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/why-the-ncsa-is-important-for-scientists/) - Reprinted with permission from Matthew Belmonte, PhD. Dr. Belmont is a Visiting Researcher at the Com DEALL Trust, Bangalore, India, and Reader in Psychology at Nottingham Trent University in the UK. This article represents his personal views. With the academic term finished I'm just catching up on all that I ought to have written about the annual
- [Podcast: Understanding the brains of people with autism with Daniel Geschwind, MD, PhD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/understanding-the-brains-of-people-with-autism-with-daniel-geschwind-md-phd-2/) - This week’s ASF podcast is a special treat – Dr. Daniel Geschwind from UCLA provides an understanding of the brains of people with autism, focusing on those with a mutation in chromosome 15. He goes over how they are similar and different (teaser: they are more similar) and answers questions from families about how this
- [Podcast: Genes, environment and heritability: why does it matter?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/genes-environment-and-heritability-why-does-it-matter-2/) - This week a 5 country collaboration including the largest number of people EVER revealed 80% of the causes of autism are heritable. This is incredibly important to understand autism and move forward with research that matters to families. What it did not do was calculate the role of gene x environment interactions which seems to
- [Podcast: How to get and keep a job – from those that know](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/how-to-get-and-keep-a-job-from-those-that-know/) - There are many different factors that go into successful employment for people with and without autism. As part of the ASF policy brief on employment, the US, Australia and Sweden held meetings with autistic adults, family members and employers and asked “what are the issues in your words”? Then they were mapped onto areas of
- [Using technology to detect autism sooner](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/using-technology-to-detect-autism-sooner/) - UM psychology and engineering professors are collaborating to create a program that evaluates children for autism using digital data. While doctors agree that children can be diagnosed with autism as early as age two, the average age of diagnosis is about 4 years old. And for minority children, research indicates that age is much older.
- [Shafali Jeste, MD, joins the Scientific Advisory Board](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/shafali-jeste-md-joins-the-scientific-advisory-board/) - NEW YORK, NY– The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, today announced the appointment of Shafali Jeste, MD, Associate Professor in Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Neurology at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA to its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Jeste joins a distinguished list of researchers and scientists
- [ASF Wins 2019 Top-Rated Award from Great Nonprofits](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asf-wins-2019-top-rated-award-from-great-nonprofits/) - The Autism Science Foundation has received Top-Rated Nonprofit status by GreatNonprofits for the seventh consecutive year. The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is the based on the rating and number of reviews that ASF received from volunteers, donors and aid recipients. The GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards are the only awards for nonprofits determined by those who have direct experience with the charities
- [Genome testing for siblings of individuals may aid in a diagnosis before symptoms appear](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/genome-testing-for-siblings-of-individuals-may-aid-in-a-diagnosis-before-symptoms-appear/) - 10-year study is first to quantify the predictive value of genomic testing for autism From the SickKids Canada and University of Alberta press department: One of the key priorities of interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is starting early, with some evidence showing infants as young as seven months old could benefit. Yet, most children
- [Screening is not perfect, but it is essential](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2-screening-is-not-perfect-but-it-is-essential/) - New technologies contribute to greater use of standardized measures in different community settings. At the same time, clinicians and scientists have developed new ways to use common records and tools, resulting in better identification of concerns at even earlier stages. Families and care providers should confidently screen early and often. Biological based markers hold promise
- [Features in infancy can predict adult outcomes](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/1-features-in-infancy-can-predict-adult-outcomes/) - This year, to make predictions about future ASD features, more studies used a longitudinal study design. This design is critical to autism research because it follows a group comprised of individuals diagnosed with ASD and, at times, individuals without a diagnosis in order to determine how they are affected as adolescents and adults. Whereas a
- [Mental health challenges across the lifespan sparks new intervention possibilities](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/3-mental-health-challenges-across-the-lifespan-sparks-new-intervention-possibilities/) - The high rate of mental health disorders in both children and adults with ASD means that a large percentage of this population and their families are burdened with enormous challenges Training community providers to deliver mental health interventions shows promise for alleviating these comorbidities. Clinicians need to be on the lookout for these psychiatric issues so
- [Heritable factors that influence brain development result in multiple psychiatric conditions, including autism.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/4-heritable-factors-that-influence-brain-development-result-in-multiple-psychiatric-conditions-including-autism/) - Researchers have determined that of the over 100 autism genes that exist, all act on early developmental functions and lead to diverse, overlapping outcomes, including psychiatric disorders, autism, and related conditions. Some genetic influences, while rare, can help define the mechanisms that lead to brain cells in autism developing over time. Although a link has
- [Females with autism present features differently](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/5-females-with-autism-present-features-differently/) - Females with autism show opposite neurobiological features of autism, while alsopossessing some of the same core features of ASD. In females, these differences may be foundinthe way symptoms present or in associated features of ASD.Lack of differentiationclouds important scientific discoveries, which is why treatments and services should besex specific. Over the past five years, ASD research has increasingly focused
- [Cboe Executive Vice President Bryan Harkins Named to Autism Science Foundation Board of Directors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/cboe-executive-vice-president-bryan-harkins-named-to-autism-science-foundation-board-of-directors/) - New York, Jan. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, today announced the appointment of Bryan Harkins, Executive Vice President and Head of Markets, Cboe Global Markets, to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Gregg Ireland, Chairman of the ASF
- [Autism Sisters Project Study Confirms Female Protective Effect](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-sisters-project-study-confirms-female-protective-effect/) - In a new study published in the journal Cell from members of the Autism Sequencing Consortium examines the genetics of over 11,000 people with ASD to find out what types of mutations are seen in people with autism, what genes are involved, what these genes do in the brain, and how they influence a diagnosis. A special
- [The Facts Behind Behavioral Analysis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-truth-about-applied-behavioral-analysis/) - a guest blog post by Molly Reilly, BCBA The term ABA, which means Applied Behavior Analysis, has become one of the most misunderstood if not controversial terms, particularly regarding its use in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Recently, there have been some questions about ABA. What it is, if it is helpful for individuals
- [Former Autism Society Of America President Scott Badesch,  To Receive The Autism Science Foundation’s  2020 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/former-autism-society-of-america-president-scott-badesch-to-receive-the-autism-science-foundations-2019-caryn-schwartzman-spirit-award/) - NEW YORK, NY (February 18, 2020) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that Scott Badesch will receive this year’s Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award. Scott served as president of the Autism Society of America for 10 years before retiring in January, 2020. He
- [Autism Science Foundation Co-Founder and President Alison Singer to Receive Honorary Degree from Emory University](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-co-founder-and-president-alison-singer-to-receive-honorary-degree-from-emory-university/) - New York, Feb. 26, 2020 -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that Alison Singer, Co-Founder and President of ASF, will receive an honorary degree from Emory University. The degree will be conferred at Emory’s 175th Commencement, scheduled for Monday, May 11. The mother of
- [What To Do If Your Family Member with Autism Is Diagnosed with COVID-19 and Hospitalized](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/what-to-do-if-your-family-member-with-autism-is-diagnosed-with-coronavirus-and-hospitalized/) - a guest blog post by Erin Lopes, CRNP, MPH, Psychiatric Consult Liaison Service Information about COVID-19 is evolving on a daily basis. We do know is that COVID-19 is a novel pathogen and therefore we expect that people with autism are equally at risk for infection with COVID-19 as anyone else. If we apply the
- [The Many Legal Issues Arising Out of the COVID-19 Crisis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-many-legal-issues-arising-out-of-the-covid-19-crisis/) - a guest blog post by Gary Mayerson, Founder, Mayerson & Associates The COVID-19 crisis transcends the obvious health and existential threat, with millions of school-aged children across the country home from school indefinitely as we watch an ongoing and as yet unresolved wrestling match involving Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, state administrative agencies, (e.g.
- [COVID-19 Has Changed My Thinking About Opportunities for People with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/covid-19-has-changed-my-thinking-about-opportunities-for-people-with-autism/) - a guest blog post by Scott Badesch, ASF Board Chair, Former President, Autism Society of America I am a proud member of the board of directors of the Autism Science Foundation. I recently retired as the President/CEO of the Autism Society of America. I have four adult children, one who is autistic, and a great son-in-law.
- [An Ounce of Prevention](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/an-ounce-of-prevention/) - by Molly, Reilly, BCBA We are amidst a situation in which everyone’s world is being turned upside down as our regular schedules are thrown out the door and we live a life of self-quarantine. The massive changes in our daily lives and uncertainty surrounding the situation is difficult for everyone and is especially so for
- [Autism Science Foundation Comments on Today’s CDC Data Showing Autism Prevalence Rate Rising to 1 in 54 from 1 in 59](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-comments-on-todays-cdc-data-showing-autism-prevalence-rate-rising-to-1-in-54-from-1-in-59/) - NEW YORK — March 26, 2020 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced that 1 in 54 eight-year old children have been identified with autism, a rise from the 1 in 59 rate announced two years ago. The increased prevalence rate announced today is based on a study of children who
- [A Special Education Teacher's Perspective On COVID-19](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/covid-19-perspective-from-a-special-education-teacher/) - a guest blog post by Allyson Schwartzman Last week when I was watching the news and I saw that all schools would be shut down, I felt my heart sink into my stomach. As a special education teacher, I am always up for the challenge of how I need to design my instruction to teach
- [Preparing for Your Autistic Child’s Telehealth Appointment](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/preparing-for-your-autistic-childs-telehealth-appointment/) - a guest blog post by Bonnie Offit, MD, Office of Digital Health Clinical Advisor, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Despite this wretched new coronavirus spreading disease and fear, there are few good things happening. I thought I could share one of those silver linings that those of us in healthcare are experiencing: an explosion of seeing
- [Use of the Emergency Department During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/use-of-the-emergency-department-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Authors:Erin Lopes, CRNP, Nathan Call, PhD, Muhammed Wassem, MD and Alycia Halladay, PhD For many families with autism, especially those with co-occurring medical conditions like seizures, visits to the hospital emergency department (ED) can be frequent. Some behavioral issues send families to the ER whenever there are no effective crisis management services available. However, now that hospitals
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces 2020 Grant Recipients  for Undergraduate Summer Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-announces-2020-grant-recipients-for-undergraduate-summer-research/) - Funding Will Support the Work of Autism Researchers at the Start of Their Careers NEW YORK, NY (April 8, 2020) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual undergraduate summer research fellowships. Four grants have been awarded to promising undergraduates who will
- [Creating Employment, Empowerment and Growth for Autistic Adults During COVID-19](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/creating-employment-empowerment-and-growth-for-autistic-adults-during-covid-19/) - a guest blog post by Lee Anne Vetrone, Development Manager, Spectrum Designs Foundation Six or so weeks ago, when the Covid-19 crisis ramped up and effectively halted life as we know it, the team at Spectrum Designs Foundation was on schedule to break previous sales records, offer more individuals with Autism paid employment opportunities and open
- [New Webinar Series to Support Siblings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/new-webinar-series-to-support-siblings/) - Siblings are special and need a little extra support during this time. ASF is teaming up with Els for Autism to bring you a new webinar series, Sam's Sibs Stick Together, to present findings of research that focus on siblings, and discuss resources available for siblings of all ages. Sibling Samantha Els, will be the
- [ASF Announces First Round of COVID-19 Pivot Grant Recipients, Opens Applications for Second Round](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-announces-first-round-of-covid-19-pivot-grant-recipients-opens-applications-for-second-round/) - NEW YORK — June 3, 2020 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced its first round of COVID-19 Pivot Grant recipients. The grantees are Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum of the University ofAlberta and Dr. Sandra B. Vanegas of Texas State University. Announced in April, the
- [Statement from the Autism Science Foundation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/statement-from-the-autism-science-foundation/) - At this tragic moment in our nation's history, we at the Autism Science Foundation are deeply concerned about the patterns of injustice that have proven so difficult to overcome. Unacceptable racial disparities in autism diagnosis and access to services have been evident for decades. African-American children are less likely to be diagnosed, have a later age
- [Small acts of consciousness and kindness can be vital to those with social differences](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/small-acts-of-consciousness-and-kindness-can-be-vital-to-those-with-social-differences/) - a guest blog post by Liana Klin, ASF Summer Associate I have grown up being taught everything there is to know about ASD with a parent that leads an autism center in Atlanta. I was often exposed to house guests with autism, attended the annual Autism Walk in Atlanta, received daily statistics regarding ASD at
- [Autism Science Foundation and Autism Navigator Launch Virtual Community to Support Families Raising Young Children with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-and-autism-navigator-launch-virtual-community-to-support-families-raising-young-children-with-autism/) - New platform allows families to access content, interact with experts and exchange ideas to improve outcomes for children with ASDs amid pandemic NEW YORK — July 29, 2020 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, and Autism Navigator today announced the launch of the Autism
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces Recipients of Second Round of COVID-19 Pivot Grant Recipients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-announces-recipients-of-second-round-of-covid-19-pivot-grant-recipients/) - New grants will seek to measure social communication skills in children with autism who are stuck at home, and will help expand a special education math curriculum for use online. ASF also announces a request for applications for a third round of pivot grants and launches a new funding mechanism to study the effects of
- [Visions of Life](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/visions-of-life/) - a poem by Scott Lentine, autistic self-advocate As I enter my next decadeI aspire to achieve many new goalsSeeking to develop fresh relationships along the wayBefore I am old and grayI hope to have many years of fulfilling workI would like to assist others in achieving this goalI am ready to find my purpose in
- [Autism Science Foundation Awards Grant to PEERbots to Expand Robot-Powered Telehealth Solutions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-awards-grant-to-peerbots-to-expand-robot-powered-telehealth-solutions/) - ASF grant will enable PEERbots to expand to iOS and develop user-friendly applications for the autism community NEW YORK — October 13, 2020 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, today announced that it has awarded a grant to PEERbots, a nonprofit organization that develops social robot puppet
- [Autism Science Foundation Selected as 2020 ICAP Charity Day Beneficiary](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-selected-as-2020-icap-charity-day-beneficiary/) - NEW YORK — November 18, 2020 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, announced today that it has been selected as a beneficiary for the upcoming 2020 ICAP Charity Day, which this year will be held Thursday, December 10. Since 1993, the ICAP Charity Day
- [Autism Science Foundation Funds New Round of COVID-19 Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-funds-new-round-of-covid-19-grants/) - Latest grants will measure the validity of new online autism assessments and examine the mental health consequences of the pandemic on individuals with autism spectrum disorder NEW YORK — December 22, 2020 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced its third round of
- [Finding My Voice Through YouTube](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/finding-my-voice-through-youtube/) - by Kenny Valdivia, autistic self-advocate My name is Kenny Valdivia, I am from Los Angeles, CA and am on the Autism Spectrum. My whole life has been a roller coaster ride going from school to school, making friends, socializing, speaking my mind and trying to find what I want to do with my life. I
- [Autism Science Foundation Chief Science Officer Dr. Alycia Halladay Elected Board President of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-chief-science-officer-dr-alycia-halladay-elected-board-president-of-phelan-mcdermid-syndrome-foundation/) - Dr. Halladay will continue in her primary role at ASF as she takes on new responsibilities with PMSF, playing key roles in both organizations as they work to support families and fund critical research projects related to autism and neurodevelopmental disorders NEW YORK — January 21, 2021 — The board and management of the Autism
- [Do Virtual ASD Assessments Match Up to In-person Evaluations?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/do-virtual-asd-assessments-match-up-to-in-person-evaluations/) - by ASF COVID-19 Research Grant Recipients Hannah Rea, PhD, University of Washington and Shalini Sivathasan, Emory University The pandemic has created challenges for families, adults, service providers and researchers. If families had a problem seeing a clinician before the pandemic for an autism evaluation, they have an even harder time now. Service providers and researchers
- [Shaping the Future: Grandparents Diagnosing Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/shaping-the-future-grandparents-diagnosing-autism/)
- [[words] Bookstore Founder and Managing Principal Jonah Zimiles Named to Autism Science Foundation Board of Directors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/words-bookstore-founder-and-managing-principal-jonah-zimiles-named-to-autism-science-foundation-board-of-directors/) - NEW YORK — February 4, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding and supporting innovative autism research, today announced the appointment of Jonah Zimiles, Founder and Managing Principal of [words] Bookstore in Maplewood, New Jersey, to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Gregg Ireland, Chairman of
- [Can autism be predicted with 100% specificity?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/can-autism-be-predicted-with-100-specificity/) - A new study published last week has the autism community asking new questions about early diagnosis and prediction. A publication in Molecular Psychiatry has been titled by the media as “Researchers Claim 100% Accuracy Predicting Autism Risk Factors in Mom’s Blood”. Disappointingly, one of my favorite sites called IFLS (or I f**king love science) titled it “Algorithm Predicts A Type of
- [High School Student Creates STEM Opportunities for Kids with ASD.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/high-school-student-creates-stem-opportunities-for-kids-with-asd/) - My name is Dhruv Balaji, and I am a sophomore at Princeton Day School and the author of 9 DIY Experiments Perfect For Children On The Spectrum. My book’s aim is to spark an interest in science within children on the autism spectrum, something that is not emphasized as much as it should be in
- [Autism Science Foundation’s Day of Learning Will Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Autism Families](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundations-day-of-learning-will-address-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-autism-families/) - ASF’s 8th annual flagship event, which features TED-style talks on key issues facing the autism community, has pivoted to a virtual format for the second time amid the pandemic. Tickets are free and accessible worldwide.NEW YORK — February 18, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research,
- [Elise and Phil Orlando and the late Feda Almaliti to Receive the 2021 Autism Science Foundation Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/elise-and-phil-orlando-and-the-late-feda-almaliti-to-receive-the-2021-autism-science-foundation-caryn-schwartzman-spirit-award/) - The Orlandos co-founded the Foundation for Empowering Citizens with Autism (FECA) and Extraordinary Ventures New York (EVNY), which provide employment for people with autism. Almaliti was a nationally recognized autism advocate and founding board member of the National Council on Severe Autism NEW YORK — March 18, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a
- [ASF is Helping the Next Generation of Leading Autism Scientists Understand the Consequences of the Pandemic](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asf-is-helping-the-next-generation-of-leading-autism-scientists-understand-the-consequences-of-the-pandemic/) - The COVID-19 pandemic upended autism research when it took hold last year, and early career researchers were especially impacted. To examine the full extent of the losses, ASF Chief Science Officer Alycia Halladay joined forces with three other leading autism research scientists to investigate this “Lost Generation” of early career researchers. Their findings were recently
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces 2021 Undergraduate Research Grant Recipients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-announces-2021-undergraduate-research-grant-recipients/) - New funding will support scientifically driven research from a diverse group of young scientistsNEW YORK — March 30, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual undergraduate summer research fellowships. Grants have been awarded to: Beza Ayalew of UCLA, Jadon
- [How Do Infants Learn?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/how-do-infants-learn/) - by: Silvia Ortiz-Mantilla, April A. Benasich, Judith McDonald and Julie Morgan-Byrne, Infancy Studies Laboratory, Rutgers University Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have difficulties processing auditory information and producing and/or understanding language. Quite often these difficulties are seen as delays in achieving language milestones. During the first year of life, before even beginning to
- [Autism Science Foundation Earns GuideStar’s 2021 Gold Seal of Transparency](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-earns-guidestars-2021-gold-seal-of-transparency/) - The distinction highlights ASF’s commitment to providing donors deep clarity and insight into the organization’s work to support autism scientists and familiesNEW YORK — April 14, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that it has received GuideStar’s Gold Seal of Transparency
- [The Day of Learning:  The Days After](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-day-of-learning-the-days-after/) - by Alycia Halladay, PhD, Chief Science Officer Despite all the challenges associated with the pandemic, one thing that’s become even more clear this past year is the critical role science plays in keeping us safe and healthy. We at the Autism Science Foundation have always championed science as the key to improving lives, and we
- [ASF at INSAR 2021](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asf-at-insar-2021/) - ASF is proud to play an active role at this year's INSAR conference, which kicks off today and features key players in the autism research community. Supporting new and innovative autism research is at the heart of what we do, and key to improving so many lives. Learn more here:To view the ASF at INSAR
- [ASF Mourns the Loss of Autism Scientist Li-Ching Lee](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asf-mourns-the-loss-of-autism-scientist-li-ching-lee/) - It is with extreme sadness that we share the news that our dear colleague Dr. Li-Ching Lee died Thursday at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Lee was an exceptional researcher, mentor, instructor, and friend. Her work on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence, measurement, and epidemiology made a huge impact on the field, addressing critical issues
- [Alleviating Your COVID-19 Vaccine Fears](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/alleviating-your-covid-19-vaccine-fears/) - Worries about the COVID-19 vaccine have percolated in the autism community since the first shots were administered late last year, and it’s an issue I tackle head-on in the latest ASF weekly science podcast, titled “Why Would You Not Get Vaccinated?” Although it’s understandable that families facing ASD might feel nervous about the COVID-19 vaccine
- [ASF's Latest COVID-19 Grants Will Fund Studies Focusing on Telehealth and the Pandemic’s Mental Health Impacts](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asfs-latest-covid-19-grants-will-fund-studies-focusing-on-telehealth-and-the-pandemics-mental-health-impacts/) - Throughout the pandemic, ASF has provided funding to sustain existing studies affected by restrictions and shutdowns and to support new research that aims to understand the pandemic’s complex impact on people with autismNEW YORK — June 7, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research,
- [ASF Funds Four New ‘Baby Siblings Research Consortium’ Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asf-funds-four-new-baby-siblings-research-consortium-grants/) - New grants will support BSRC’s efforts to understand the developmental origins and earliest signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder New York, July 28, 2021 -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced its 2021 Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC) database grant recipients. The grantees are
- [Autism Science Foundation Launches New Two-Year Post-Undergraduate Fellowship Awards](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/post-undergraduate-fellowships-launched/) - This new funding opportunity aims to complement ASF’s Pre- & Postdoctoral and Medical Student Gap Year Fellowships, and underscores a commitment to supporting early career autism researchers NEW YORK, Aug. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced the addition
- [Read a New Guidance Document on Maintaining Children's Education and Therapy Services During COVID](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/read-a-new-guidance-document-on-maintaining-childrens-education-and-therapy-services-during-covid/) - Download the full white paper here.
- [Stanford Studies Smartphones in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/stanford-studies-smartphones-in-asd/) - Children with autism demonstrate social skill deficits that often include difficulty recognizing emotions. Differences in recognizing faces can be observed in infants as young as 3 months old, and infants typically begin to recognize emotional expressions at 6 months old. Recognizing emotions is important for responding to social cues and also for recognizing and regulating
- [Wall Street Rides FAR to Ring NYSE Closing Bell on August 30, 2021](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/wall-street-rides-far-to-ring-nyse-closing-bell-on-august-30-2021/) - Annual charity event to benefit the Autism Science Foundation celebrates its seventh year by ringing the NYSE Closing Bell® Wall Street Rides FAR (For Autism Research), the annual charity cycling and walking event benefiting the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), today announced that it will ring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Closing Bell® on August 30,
- [Autism Science Foundation Is Now Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-is-now-accepting-cryptocurrency-donations/) - This new funding mechanism offers donors even more ways to support autism science and families NEW YORK —September 13, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced it is now accepting cryptocurrency donations via Every.org. Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD Coin, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Dai and
- [Veteran Journalist Kathy Ehrich Dowd Joins Autism Science Foundation as Director of Community Relations](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/veteran-journalist-kathy-ehrich-dowd-joins-autism-science-foundation-as-director-of-community-relations/) - This appointment comes during a period of significant growth for ASF, as autism families and researchers increasingly turn to the organization for support The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding and supporting innovative autism research, today announces veteran journalist and editor Kathy Ehrich Dowd as Director of Community Relations. In this
- [The Complacency Monster that Ate Autism - Guest Post by Jill Escher](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-complacency-monster-that-ate-autism-guest-post-by-jill-escher/) - Commentary* As our community reels from crushing autism rates, a vogue for denialism threatens the desperate need for progress in science and policy (First in an Autism Awareness Month series on Rethinking Autism) By Jill Escher The autism community stands at a frightening crossroads. In one direction I see an unmistakable surge in autism rates
- ["Why I Ride" by Paul Morris](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/why-i-ride-by-paul-morris/) - I have been so proud to work with the Autism Science Foundation since it was launched in 2009. As an adult with autism, I think it’s very important to support research, because research will give us important answers about what causes autism and how best to provide support to people with autism. That’s why I
- [Podcast: The risk of dementia in older adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-the-risk-of-dementia-in-older-adults/) - There have been several small, or small-ish, studies looking at the link between dementia and autism or ID. However, recently, the largest medical record study of 500k people, 12k of which were autistic and 26k were autistic and had ID, examining early onset dementia was published. Those with ASD had a 1.9 increased risk for
- [Podcast: Super, Superb and Sensational Siblings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/super-superb-and-sensational-siblings/) - Siblings of people on the spectrum, including autistic adults, are amazing. They support, advocate, fundraise, and now we know they actually have a direct influence on the outcome of their affected brother or sister. What’s that effect? When is it most obvious? Does gender or race matter? All of these questions will be answered by
- [Podcast: Remembering Feda Amaliti](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-remembering-feda-amaliti/) - Instead of a podcast, this week is a message in honor of the 1 year anniversary of the death of advocate and mother Feda Amaliti. Stay safe. Out of this tragedy, a website has been built that contains information for families on how to prepare for an unexpected emergency and what to do when it
- [Podcast: Who cares about eye gaze?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-who-cares-about-eye-gaze/) - Early changes in eye gaze – or the time spent looking at another person’s face compared to the scene around them – is diminished in ASD. It starts to decline at about 12 months and is linked to later social communication behaviors. But many people wonder why this is an early developing behavior worth studying?
- [Podcast: Violent criminal behavior, screen time, and inter pregnancy interval – not all related to each other but all relevant to ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-violent-criminal-behavior-screen-time-and-inter-pregnancy-interval-not-all-related-to-each-other-but-all-relevant-to-asd/) - Many media reports have linked autism to violent criminal behavior, but statistically, autistic people are more likely to be the victims but not the perpetrators of violence. So what ELSE is going on in those with ASD who have committed a violent crime? A study in The Netherlands delves into this by collecting information on
- [Podcast: All about ABA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-all-about-aba/) - The practice of ABA, or applied behavioral analysis, can be easily misunderstood. Rather than a single procedure, ABA is a variety of techniques that can be applied to different situations to improve communication, reduce aggression, and improve the quality of life of people on the spectrum. Why is it getting a bad reputation? Is the
- [Podcast: A new ways for the environment to affect genetic expression](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-a-new-ways-for-the-environment-to-affect-genetic-expression/) - You have maybe heard about how environmental exposures after conception or birth may affect genetic expression and then risk of developing autism. But what research has been done to look at preconceptional exposures, presumably exposures that affect the cells that then give rise to sperm and eggs? Turns out they are susceptible to some environmental
- [Podcast: Here’s what you won’t hear about that new JAMA study on Twitter](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-heres-what-you-wont-hear-about-that-new-jama-study-on-twitter/) - A couple of weeks ago, a group in Australia published a study that investigated the efficacy of a “preemptive” intervention. That is, what happens if you provide support to parents to improve social communication, interaction and skills in infants before a diagnosis can be made? The results have a lot of meaningful implications of what
- [Podcast: Passing as Non-Autistic](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-passing-as-non-autistic/) - You may know this as “masking” or “camouflaging” where autistic adults intentionally or unintentionally hide their autistic features to pass as non-autistic because they want to hide some of their challenges. This week, Drs. Erin Libsack and Matthew Lerner from Stony Brook University summarize a systematic review on this behavior. The original goal was to
- [Podcast: Rare and common genetic variation in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-rare-and-common-genetic-variation-in-autism/) - Two weeks ago the topic was gene x environment interactions. But some genetic variants, including rare genetic variants, can exert huge influence on a diagnosis by themselves. New data from genetic samples that have been sequenced are showing an increase in the number of these genes and the role of these genes, and how they
- [Podcast: Have things changed for the autism community in the last 40 years?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-have-things-changed-for-the-autism-community-in-the-last-40-years/) - On this week’s podcast, we interview Dr. Giacomo Vivanti from the AJ Drexel Autism Institute who, together with Daniel Messinger from University of Miami, wrote an analysis of how research and intervention have changed since the DSMIII was written 40 years ago. They include theories of the causes of autism, the theories of the deficits
- [Podcast: How the Pandemic Affected Parents](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-how-the-pandemic-affected-parents/) - You have heard a lot about how the pandemic affected those with a diagnosis – and it isn’t good. Recent studies have turned their attention to stress and anxiety and depression of caregivers during the pandemic. It was higher in those parents with children of a neurodevelopmental disorder, but it was also complicated, related to
- [Podcast: "Profound" Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-profound-autism/) - On Tuesday, the journal Lancet published a 2+ year long endeavor around understanding the heterogeneity of autism not just in features but in access to services for individuals and families across the world. They called for a stepped care to help individualize and prioritize needs in different individuals based on their needs, not their diagnosis.
- [Year End Summary: 2020](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/year-end-summary-2020/) - by Alycia Halladay, PhD, Chief Science Officer and The Scientific Advisory Board of ASF Listen to the 2020 Year End Summary here. The COVID-19 pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic upended the lives of families around the world, but autism families were dealt an even harsher hand. Autism families rely on frequent in-person therapies such as speech, occupational
- [Year End Summary: 2018](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/year-end-summary-2018/) - A 2018 Year End Review of Scientific Research By Alycia Halladay, PhD, Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation and the Scientific Advisory Board of the Autism Science Foundation Listen to the 2018 Year End Summary here. Another study showed that co-occurring psychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety may be related to the gastrointestinal
- [Year in Review: 2016](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/year-in-review-2016/) - A Summary of Autism Discoveries in 2016 and What It Means for Families By Alycia Halladay, PhD, Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation and the Scientific Advisory Board of the Autism Science Foundation To listen to our year-end research summary podcast, click here. For decades, the autism community has known that autism affects the entire
- [Podcast: How important is the sensory system?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-how-important-is-the-sensory-system/) - Most people with autism have some sort of sensory dysfunction: hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity or sensory avoiding behaviors to touch, smell, sound, light. But a new study looking at kids from the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) suggest that it may be more important than you think. In fact, it was the only feature to
- [Podcast: Advice for better understanding underrepresented groups in autism research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-advice-for-better-understanding-underrepresented-groups-in-autism-research/) - This week, we talk to Karla Rivera-Figueroa and Inge-Marie Eigsti, who together with Nana Yaa A. Marfo published a systematic review asking about parental perceptions of autism in both LatinX and Black Sociocultural contexts. Six themes popped out, and the question for Karla and Dr Eigsti were “how can research help”? What funding opportunities, culturally
- [Podcast: Parents! Parents! Parents!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-parents-parents-parents/) - Parents are now used as intervention partners through a design called parent-mediated intervention. It started to be studied before the pandemic but has now become a necessity. Does it work? Should it always work for everything? How long should the intervention last and how often? These are all questions of interest, and while research is
- [Podcast: What I Like About You](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-what-i-like-about-you/) - This week is a “brick-a-brack”: of topics. They include: 1. how COVID-19 is especially dangerous for people with neurodevelopmental disorders; 2. how certain genes associated with neurodevelopmental disorders can affect other body functions other than the brain (like the digestive system and kidney function and metabolism); and finally, 3. why parents think their autistic children
- [Podcast: Watershed moments in development](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-watershed-moments-in-development/) - Autism diagnosis at 3 years of age isn’t something that happens suddenly. It evolves, there are deficits seen early on and markers that are evident prior to 3 years. Some of them are cascading events – with problems in one area like motor function, other behaviors like reaching, grasping, and learning about the environment and
- [Year End Summary: 2017](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/year-end-summary-2017/) - A Summary of Autism Research in 2017 and What It Means for Families By Alycia Halladay, PhD, Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation and the Scientific Advisory Board of the Autism Science Foundation Listen to the 2017 Year End Summary here. To listen to our year-end science summary podcast, click here. This was
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces Two Additional COVID-19 Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-announces-two-additional-covid-19-grants-2/) - The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced its fifth round of COVID-19 Research Grant recipients. The latest grantees are Dr. Allison Shana Nahmias and Dr. Matthew Lerner of Stony Brook University and Dr. Shuting Zheng, University of California San Francisco. This new funding will help grantees
- [Statement on Use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/statement-on-use-of-applied-behavior-analysis-aba-for-autism/) - The use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based therapies has recently become a point of disagreement in the autism community. We write this statement to share our strong support for the use of therapies based on the principles of ABA to help those on the autism spectrum, and to provide examples of how the science and
- [Autism Science Foundation Comments on Today’s CDC Data Indicating 1 in 44 Children Diagnosed with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-science-foundation-comments-on-todays-cdc-data-indicating-1-in-44-children-diagnosed-with-autism/) - These new data underscore the importance of early autism screening and intervention for better long-term outcomes for people with autism NEW YORK — December 2, 2021 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced that 1 in 44 eight-year-old children and 1 in 59 four-year-old children are diagnosed with autism. This is an
- [Year End Summary: 2021](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/year-end-summary-2021/) - This year was filled with both challenges and encouraging signs of progress. The world continues to cope with the many hardships associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which have negatively impacted the community, including scientists who study autism. Families and individuals continue to show individualized and specialized needs, specifically those from racially and ethnically diverse communities,
- [Year End Summary: 2019](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/year-end-summary-2019/) - By Alycia Halladay, PhD, Chief Science Officer and The Scientific Advisory Board of ASF Listen to the 2019 Year End Summary here. The ASF Yearly Summary of Science highlights major research accomplishments that directly affect the lives of families with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These accomplishments impact families in a number of ways: by affording
- [Siblings could shed light on roots of autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/siblings-shed-light-roots-autism/) - The Smithsonian Magazine reported on the story of the Bak family and the Autism Sisters Project, an ASF scientific initiative determined to understand the disparity of autism diagnoses between boys and girls and the potential female protective effect. Through the study of the unaffected sisters of people with autism, the goal is to build a
- [What does Labor Day mean for people with autism spectrum disorders?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/what-does-labor-day-mean-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorders/) - Labor Day is a time to appreciate and honor all those people who work to make this world a better place. People with autism do that, but they also want to get paid and be employed just like anyone else. This Labor Day, the podcast summarizes challenges to studying employment in people with ASD, what
- [ASF helps launch multinational survey on experiences in employment](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asf-helps-launch-multinational-survey-on-experiences-in-employment/) - On Tuesday September 12th, the Autism Science Foundation, the Lerner Lab at Stony Brook University, Curtin University in Australia and Karolinska Institute in Sweden launched the first multinational survey designed to identify needs, gaps in services, and opportunities for employers. The results of this survey will be used to develop a policy brief around employment
- [On this week's ASF podcast:  What is the microbiome and why should families care?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/weeks-asf-podcast-micro-biome-families-care/) - This week’s ASF Podcast is a special interview with Dr. Gil Sharon from CalTech, who studies the microbiome in animal models and potential link to ASD. The microbiome is the full community of bacteria that live in our bodies and outnumber cells 10-1. They can affect the genome directly and they can respond to environmental
- [New research reinforces benefits of folic acid](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/new-research-reinforces-benefits-of-folic-acid/) - The new #ASFpodcast reviews recent evidence showing that folic acid, taken during or prior to pregnancy, may reduce the probability of having a child with autism and intellectual disability. Hear the whole story here.
- [The IACC publishes the new strategic plan for autism research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-iacc-publishes-the-new-strategic-plan-for-autism-research/) - The newly reconstituted and reorganized Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee has released their strategic plan for 2016-2017. To read the full document, click here.
- [The latest on understanding the brains of people with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-latest-on-understanding-the-brains-of-people-with-autism/) - In a new blog post, ASF CSO Alycia Halladay explains the newest research in understanding the brains of people with autism.
- [Autism Sisters Project Expanded](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-sisters-project-expanded/) - The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) announced the launch of three new multi-year research grants to expand the Autism Sisters Project at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) and the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA. The Autism Sisters Project is an ASF initiative that explores the Female Protective Effect by studying autism families with
- [It's not about THC, it's about CBD (cannabinoids)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/its-not-about-thc-its-about-cbd-cannabinoids/) - Parents of children with seizures are desperate to find something that will at the very least reduce the frequency of seizures in their kids. Answers came in an unlikely place two months ago with the publication of a randomized clinical trial showing that seizures could be reduced with use of cannabinoids in kids with a
- [Autism Journal publishes entire issue on females with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-journal-publishes-entire-issue-on-females-with-asd/) - The journal Autism has compiled and published an entire issue dedicated to females with ASD. The editors published a special call for studies on this topic and put them together here: http://journals.sagepub.com/toc/auta/21/6. Most of them are open access and can be downloaded free of charge. Thank you to William Mandy and Meng-Chuan Lai for their extraordinary efforts
- [Podcast:  The Young and the Deaf: the relevance to language development in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-the-young-and-the-deaf-the-relevance-to-language-development-in-autism/) - This week's podcast includes two important studies which examine early influences of language development. First, we are lucky that Dr. Aaron Shield from Miami University joined to explain why studying children who are deaf and have autism, as well as parents of deaf children, are important for understanding language development. He explores how autism is
- [New Autism Study is a Pain in the Calf](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-research-is-a-pain-in-the-calf/) - This summer, ASF will begin funding a post-doctoral fellowship to Dr. Michelle Failla at Vanderbilt University to understand the pain response in people with autism. This study will examine both verbal responses to pain, as well as nonverbal responses like heart rate, facial expression and stress response, to a mild stimuli in adults with ASD.
- [Watch John Oliver Explore What Fuels the Anti-Vaccine Movement](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/watch-john-oliver-explore-fuels-anti-vaccine-movement/) - John Oliver took aim at vaccine skeptics on Sunday's Last Week Tonight, blaming the misinformation and confusion on everything from the rising popularity of memes to Donald Trump's statements on the campaign trail. You can see the whole video, which featured Alison Singer, President and Co-Founder of ASF, here.
- [Let's talk about sex (and sexuality) in people with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/lets-talk-about-sex-and-sexuality-in-people-with-autism/) - This week's ASF podcast explores differences in sexuality and sexual relationships between those with autism and without, and also differences between males and females with autism. While this is not a new topic, the number of publications and research has exploded this year. Learn more here.
- [Podcast: Gamma waves and autism brains](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-gamma-waves-and-autism-brains/) - This week's ASF podcast goes into some waves—gamma waves, which seem to help coordinate activity in different parts of the brain. Researchers at Oxford University led by Dr. David Menassa explore gamma waves in the brains of autistic adults who perform better on a visual processing task than those without a diagnosis. Dr. Menassa provides
- [Podcast: What is the real prevalence of ASD?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-what-is-the-real-prevalence-of-asd/) - This week's ASF podcast takes a look at the prevalence rate of autism diagnoses. Two national datasets have shown no further increase in autism prevalence in the last few years of looking. Also, folic acid proves to show an effect on the probability of not just an autism diagnosis but also autism symptoms, especially important
- [Podcast: Supporting the support staff, at least a first step](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast/) - On this week's podcast, the needs of #autism support staff are discussed. These important members of the community suffer burnout which can impact the quality of the services they provide individuals with ASD. A new study examines how to improve the psychological well being of autism support staff so interventions and prevention of burnout can
- [Podcast: What is the can do vs. the will do of autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-what-is-the-can-do-vs-the-will-do-of-autism/) - Often overlooked in intervention studies, it is becoming increasingly clearer that adaptive behavior, the “will do” vs. the “can do” of functioning, should receive more focus. On this week's podcast, learn about adaptive behavior and hear about highlights of studies from the National Institutes of Health and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
- [Podcast: Improving early detection of ASD by listening to parents](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-improving-early-detection-of-asd-by-listening-to-parents/) - On this week's podcast, Dr. Lori Sacrey of the University of Alberta highlights findings from a multi-site study she led that investigated how well parent report measures could predict an ASD diagnosis for at-risk infants. Plus, the journal Autism decided to move away from the puzzle piece symbol in this new era of autism research.
- [Podcast: The causes of social communication deficits in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-the-causes-of-social-communication-deficits-in-asd/) - On this week's podcast, Dr. Katherine Stavropoulos (ASF Grantee '14) highlights her research with her UC Riverside colleague Dr. Leslie Carver on brain patterns that may explain the social communication deficits present in ASD. Plus, recent research from the Study to Explore Early Development led by Dr. Eric Rubenstein of UNC presented findings that demonstrated
- [Podcast: An ode to rats as animal models for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-ode-rats-animal-models-autism/) - On this week's podcast, a study led by Elizabeth Berg in the lab of Dr. Jill Silverman at UC Davis published in the journal Autism Research demonstrated SHANK3's role in core social communication deficits in a rat model of autism. Rats exhibit both receptive and expressive communication. SHANK3 mutations are seen in those with Phelan-McDermid
- [Podcast: What is true for males is not true for females](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-true-males-not-true-females/) - On this week's podcast, Dr. Alycia Halladay focuses in on the Extreme Male Brain Theory of Autism. Amazingly, fetal testosterone levels are reflected in the length of the 2nd and 4th fingers and can be measured as a reflection of testosterone levels during pregnancy. But what may be true for one sex, may not be
- [Podcast: Commonly used drugs that may help autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-commonly-used-drugs-may-help-autism/) - On this week's podcast, Dr. Alycia Halladay overviews three new studies looking at commonly used drugs that may help autism not just by improving behavior, but also by how they impact the brain. Plus, a fun study about social media.
- [Genetic Variations on SETD5 Underlying Autistic Conditions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/genetic-variations-setd5-underlying-autistic-conditions/) - SETD5 is a master regulator of gene activity that controls the activity of potentially thousands of other downstream genes in the same cell. Researchers, supported in part by ASF, found that this gene is associated with a subtype of autism that is seen mostly in males and includes intellectual disability and facial dysmorphology. This is
- [Podcast: Sleep — It's What's Important for Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-sleep-whats-important-autism/) - On this week's podcast, Dr. Alycia Halladay overviews three recent studies, including one done in collaboration with the Autism Treatment Network, looking at how sleep problems impact the behavior and functioning of individuals with autism across the spectrum.
- [CDC Study Finds 95% of Children with Autism Have One Comorbidity](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/cdc-study-finds-95-children-autism-one-comorbidity/) - A new study by the CDC, including Dr. Matthew Maenner, ASF Grantee '10, found that 95% of children with autism have at least one psychiatric or medical comorbidity, which may have a role in age of first evaluation—the more comorbid conditions, the earlier the first evaluation for ASD. Read the study here.
- [Podcast: Loss of skills in autism partially explained](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-loss-skills-autism-partially-explained/) - On this week's ASF podcast, regression—what is it and who can see it? Using the right tools, both parents and clinicians can see that many more children with autism than thought show regression, a gradual decline or loss of skills starting at around 12 months of age and showing continual declines until 36 months of
- [Autism Sisters Project family featured in Sag Harbor Express](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-sisters-project-family-featured-sag-harbor-express/) - The Moyer family was recently featured in the Sag Harbor Express for their participation in the Autism Sisters Project. The advances made through this research would not be possible without the contribution of families like theirs. Read about them here.
- [Podcast: Why the Environmental Protection Agency is important for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-environmental-protection-agency-important-autism/) - On this week's podcast, highlights of a new study led by Dr. Amy Kalkbrenner of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee published in Environmental Health Perspectives—certain air pollutants from cars and coal burning plants were associated with autism risk and severity. This scientific evidence supports policies which keep U.S. Environmental Protection Agency infrastructure intact to monitor
- [Podcast: Here's to understanding why people with autism have anxiety in adolescence](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-heres-understanding-people-autism-anxiety-adolescence/) - On this week's ASF podcast: By looking directly at the brains of people with autism, researchers at UC Davis MIND Institute, led by Dr. Thomas Avino and Dr. Cyndi Schumann, show a disruption of neuron number in the amygdala in autism. The amygdala is important because it is linked to emotion, fear and anxiety in
- [Autism Sisters Project featured on NBC New York](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-sisters-project-featured-nbc-new-york/) - The goal of the Autism Sisters Project is to build a large genetic database that researchers can use to explore the sex difference in autism diagnoses between boys and girls and discover how the potential protective factor, known as the female protective effect, can be harnessed to help people with autism of both sexes. NBC
- [Podcast: Through the years](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-through-the-years/) - On this week's podcast, studies tracking changes over time. The British Autism Study of Infant Siblings (BASIS) tracked changes in adaptive behaviors and cognitive skills in children at low-risk and high-risk of an ASD diagnosis, based on family history. The results point to the value in monitoring siblings of those with autism. Researchers at Kaiser
- [Inside Philanthropy covers significance of ASF undergraduate grant](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/inside-philanthropy-covers-significance-asf-undergraduate-grant/) - Inside Philanthropy, a group that urges transparency in philanthropy and tracks philanthropic trends, recognized the uniqueness of the Autism Science Foundation's undergraduate grants in a recent article. ASF invests in the future by funding young scientists, helping set their careers in autism research in motion, early on. Learn more about what ASF funds here.
- [Study of How We Look at Faces May Offer Insight into Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/study-of-how-we-look-at-faces-may-offer-insight-into-autism/) - Click here to read a report in the New York Times about a study in twins that shed light on the genetics of eye gaze in individuals with autism.
- [Podcast: What treatments are lacking sufficient evidence for autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-what-treatments-are-lacking-sufficient-evidence-for-autism/) - In this week's podcast with Dr. Alycia Halladay Ross, she discusses two new publications that reported on systematic reviews for nutritional and sensory treatments for ASD. This means the existing research was sorted, summarized, scrutinized and evaluated. The reviews found insufficient evidence to show that any dietary or nutritional therapy was effective, but sufficient evidence
- [ASF Fellow Featured in "Scientific American"](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asf-fellow-featured-in-scientific-american/) - Dr. Donna Werling from UCSF, Autism Science Foundation fellow, was featured in "Scientific American" for her recent study on the differences between male and female brain development. Click here to learn more.
- [Podcast: A new understanding of autism genetics](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-a-new-understanding-of-autism-genetics/) - Lots of people tend to think of the genetics of disorders/disease as being one mutation/genetic variation inherited from the mother/father that causes a trait directly. Unfortunately, the genetics of autism isn’t that simple or scientists would have found “the gene” by now. In fact, there are different types of genetic influences in autism. A new
- [A community response: Advocates embrace new SUDEP guidelines while urging for expanded surveillance, research and education](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/a-community-response-advocates-embrace-new-aan-sudep-guideline-while-urging-for-expanded-surveillance-research-and-education/) - To view the statement in its original form, click here. The release of new practice guidelines co-developed by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Epilepsy Society (AES) on the issue of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is a benchmark moment for everyone impacted by epilepsy. Historically, the communication between medical professionals and
- [Podcast: Internet addiction is a real thing and it is worse in kids with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-internet-addiction-real-thing-worse-kids-autism/) - Two studies of importance came out this week. The first looked at the interactive effects of genetic mutations, called copy number variations, and air pollution. Previously, ozone was not listed in the factors in air pollution that increased risk for autism. But combine it with copy number variations, and now the two together dramatically increase
- [ASF Grantees and Fellows Present Research at IMFAR](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asf-grantees-and-fellows-present-research-at-imfar/) - Autism Science Foundation grantees and fellows will be giving several presentations throughout the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) in San Francisco this week. If you will be at IMFAR, see details below so you can attend their presentations. If not, see below anyway to learn about the great work ASF grantees and fellows are
- [Podcast: The IMFAR wrap-up titled “Heterogeneity in autism: we aren’t going to take it anymore”](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-the-imfar-wrap-up-titled-heterogeneity-in-autism-we-arent-going-to-take-it-anymore/) - This week’s International Meeting for Autism Research was filled with important presentations on the multiple causes of autism, interventions, diagnosis, neurobiology, services, family and self-advocate perspectives; the list goes on and on. There is a great recap on Spectrum (click here). An underlying theme ran through the presentations: that is, that the previous “well, we
- [Webinar Recording: Environmental Epigenetics of Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/webinar-recording-environmental-epigenetics-of-autism/) - Hear the latest Environmental Epigenetics of Autism Webinar: Dr. Mark Zylka presents recent data from his lab using animal models with genetic modifications to understand how common environmental factors we might be exposed to affect genetic expression. Dr. Valerie Hu from George Washington University comments and provides perspective from her work on a gene involved
- [Stat News Op-Ed: Let’s focus on the real environmental factors linked to autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/stat-news-op-ed-lets-focus-on-the-real-environmental-factors-linked-to-autism/) - An op-ed by Dr. Alycia Halladay, Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation, was published today in Stat News: The publication of Andrew Wakefield’s notorious and now discredited research on autism and vaccines in 1998 triggered a surge of worry about vaccine safety. Since then, questions about a purported connection between autism and vaccines
- [Podcast: Who could have thought the genetics of autism was so complicated?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-who-could-have-thought-the-genetics-of-autism-was-so-complicated/) - On Monday, the much anticipated MSSNG study which analyzed the entire DNA sequence of over 5000 people with autism was published. The press release can be found here. In it, the researchers found even more genes of interest to autism. Also, those with more of a specific type of mutation, copy number variations, had worse autism symptoms.
- [Podcast: The infant brain on early behavioral intervention](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-the-infant-brain-on-early-behavioral-intervention/) - The brain is developing even after birth. So interventions that are given very early have the best chance of remolding and rewiring a brain with autism to prevent autism-related disabilities. This week, a group from the University of London, Duke University, and University of Washington measured brain activity during tasks that required social attention following two
- [Podcast: To see differences in the brains of males and females with autism, you have to look at the brains of males and females with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-to-see-differences-in-the-brains-of-males-and-females-with-autism-you-have-to-look-at-the-brains-of-males-and-females-with-autism/) - Last month, UC Davis researcher Dr. Cyndi Schumann used resources from the Autism BrainNet to look at what causes differences in the rates of diagnosis between males and females. Consistent with other studies on this topic, males and females do not show differences in the rates of autism genes, but rather in the way that the
- [Podcast: When can you see autism in the brain?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-when-can-you-see-autism-in-the-brain/) - This week the Infant Brain Imaging Study, or IBIS, published it’s second study on the emergence of changes in the brains of individuals with autism. While red flags for autism can be seen early, a diagnosis of autism is not typically made until after 24 months of age. Using a baby sibling research design, scientists showed
- [Podcast: Betsy DeVos, autism screening and testosterone – in that order](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-betsy-devos-autism-screening-and-testosterone-in-that-order/) - This week two studies which examined infants and younger children that will significantly advance understanding of causes and services for people with autism were published. After a commentary about the confirmation of Betsy DeVos, the study that used a practical methodology to improve autism screening in pediatrics clinic from researchers at Duke University was presented.
- [Podcast: Putting the pieces together around group social skills interventions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-putting-the-pieces-together-around-group-social-skills-interventions/) - Individual research studies are great. But even better is when someone takes these studies and puts them together to see if one study shows the same thing another does, and if they do, then is the effect size consistent? Sometimes you can only do this by going old school and pooling the data from the
- [Podcast: A new clue to autism found in fluid in the brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-new-clue-autism-found-fluid-brain/) - Last week, another Baby Siblings Research Consortium Project (BSRC) published an intriguing finding which also has the bonus of being a replication. Dr. Mark Shen from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found higher levels of extra axial fluid in the brains of infants who went on to later be diagnosed with autism, and
- [Podcast: That new study on mortality in people with autism...](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-that-new-study-on-mortality-in-people-with-autism/) - The new study on mortality in people with autism may be overestimating the risk of drowning and suffocation in those with ASD. The study claims a higher rate of drowning and other accidental deaths in people with autism, which is true, but the magnitude of the effect they found was astronomical and misleading given the methodology.
- [Podcast: The ASF Day of Learning Recap](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-the-asf-day-of-learning-recap/) - On Thursday, March 30th the Autism Science Foundation held their 4th Annual Day of Learning in NYC. If you were not able to attend and can’t wait for the videos of the talks, this week’s podcast with Dr. Alycia Halladay summarizes what was presented. Click here to listen!
- [Podcast: Oops, the media did it again](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-oops-the-media-did-it-again/) - Last week CNN.com reported on a study that showed slight improvement of autism symptoms in children that received a single infusion of their own umbilical cord blood. While the study was interesting, the authors were the first to acknowledge the limitations; however, this did not stop the media from misrepresenting the results. Details are explained
- [Podcast: Hip hip hooray for toddler interventions for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-hip-hip-hooray-for-toddler-interventions-for-autism/) - As always, good news and bad news in autism this week. First the good news: an intervention given between 9-14 months of age in children with a high probability of having an autism diagnosis improved autism symptoms at 3 years of age. Now the bad: mothers who experience severe childhood abuse are more likely to
- [Podcast: Autism symptoms in girls with anorexia](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-autism-symptoms-in-girls-with-anorexia/) - This week's podcast with Dr. Alycia Halladay summarizes some new studies looking at autism traits and autism diagnosis in girls with anorexia nervosa. While the two disorders may seem different at the outset, they do share some behavioral features. Unfortunately, most studies look at autism in those with anorexia, not the other way around. However,
- [Podcast: What is the focus this week? The unsung heroes of grandparents and clinicians](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-what-is-the-focus-this-week-the-unsung-heroes-of-grandparents-and-clinicians/) - Scientists have studied males compared to females with autism, but rarely have there been studies about what clinicians see as differences in these two groups. Given that they provide insight on diagnosis, needs and access to services, it is kind of important to talk to them, and a study out this week in the journal Autism
- [Could Smoking in Pregnancy Affect a Grandkid's Autism Risk?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/could-smoking-in-pregnancy-affect-a-grandkids-autism-risk/) - ASF Chief Science Officer Dr. Alycia Halladay commented on a new study on the risk of autism if an individual's grandmother smoked during pregnancy. While the study cannot prove cause-and-effect, the researchers have discovered a link here. Click here to read more.
- [Podcast: Narrowing down gene and environment interactions in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-narrowing-down-gene-and-environment-interactions-in-autism/) - With hundreds of genes, thousands of environmental factors, and now sex being variables in determining risk for autism, where should science start? Over the decades researchers have been able to start narrowing down the combinations based on specific behaviors of interest, genes, and mechanisms which may narrow down which gene, which environmental factor and which
- [Podcast: New science for those with little or no language](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-new-science-for-those-with-little-or-no-language/) - Even though more than 20% of people with autism have little or no language, research into ways to help this group have really been lacking. Several efforts to not just understand the abilities and disabilities of this group started a few years ago and we are just starting to hear about what works and what
- [Podcast: A Message for MLK's Birthday and a Better Way to Diagnose Anxiety](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-a-message-for-mlks-birthday-and-a-better-way-to-diagnose-anxiety/) - Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who is revered for his contributions to justice, tolerance, equality and service. In this week's podcast, Dr. Alycia Halladay highlights a Supreme Court case which affects how those with special needs are fighting for justice and equality. Also, over the holidays, Dr. Connor Kerns from
- [Statement from ASF President](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/statement-from-asf-president/) - Today, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. – who has continued to publicly promote the discredited theory that vaccines cause autism -- met with President-Elect Donald Trump in New York City and afterward stated that Mr. Trump has asked him to lead a new commission on vaccine safety and scientific integrity. Autism Science Foundation President Alison Singer
- [Podcast: Why is there a link between C-sections and autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/weekly-podcast-why-is-there-a-link-between-c-sections-and-autism/) - Over the holiday break, the largest study so far including the most number of countries analyzed the risk of having a Caesarean section and autism. They found a consistent increased risk that wasn’t due to cause of the C-section or the age of the infant (preemie or term). So what is going on? This week’s
- [Podcast: The ASF Day of Learning mini-recap](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podacst-asf-day-learning-mini-recap/) - This week's podcast is a mini-recap of the 5th Annual Day of learning. Hear what the speakers distilled in their TED-style talks on topics covered sleep, diet, and medical marijuana as a potential treatment for autism. Plus hear about the most recent ASF grantees.
- [Podcast: Just to be clear, people with Aspergers are not Nazis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-just-clear-people-aspergers-not-nazis/) - This week's podcast covers the recent article published in Molecular Autism that looks into the history of Hans Asperger, the eponym of Asperger's Syndrome and a physician with ties to eugenics in Nazi-era Vienna.
- [Dr. Paul Offit Receives 2018 Sabin Gold Medal](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/dr-paul-offit-receives-2018-sabin-gold-medal/) - The Autism Science Foundation team is proud to announce that ASF Board Member Dr. Paul Offit of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia received the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal from the Sabin Vaccine Institute. Every year, the Sabin Vaccine Institute recognizes a distinguished member of the public health community who has made extraordinary contributions in
- [Podcast: Clinical trials talk with Tom Frazier from Autism Speaks](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-clinical-trials-talk-tom-frazier-autism-speaks/) - On this week's podcast, two chief science officers! Dr. Alycia Halladay interviewed Dr. Thomas Frazier of Autism Speaks on what's needed to improve clinical trials and drug intervention for autism. The two CSOs also discussed other important in ASD research, including disclosure of a diagnosis, sex differences, and some of the newest more exciting findings.
- [Podcast: What the Tooth Fairy knows about autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-tooth-fairy-knows-autism/) - On this week’s podcast, a new study shows that baby teeth can show biomarkers of prenatal exposures in kids with autism. Also, new data linking autism to allergies, including food allergies.
- [Podcast: Where the wild new genetic hot spots are](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/wild-new-genetic-hot-spots/) - On this week's podcast, three genetics papers featuring three ASF fellows! All three deal with using whole genome sequencing (WGS) to study non-coding regulatory regions that may be associated with autism. These regions of DNA do not code for proteins but regulate the regions that do. Mutations in the non-coding regulatory regions that regulate the
- [Podcast: A sampling of science from the International Meeting of Autism Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/sampling-science-international-meeting-autism-research/) - This week’s podcast is a short summary of just a few of the presentations. There was more of an emphasis on what has been called “real life” research questions like employment, quality of life, and relationships. As a result, some of the more basic science questions around autism are now being presented at other meetings.
- [Podcast: The sticky subject of cost-effectiveness](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-sticky-subject-cost-effectiveness/) - On this week's podcast, Dr. Tracy Yuen of University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children explains two different analyses of cost-effectiveness which looked at 1) universal screening for ASD and 2) use of genomic sequencing to identify novel variants in people with ASD.
- [ASF named Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits for sixth consecutive year](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asf-named-top-rated-nonprofit-greatnonprofits-sixth-consecutive-year/) - The Autism Science Foundation has received Top-Rated Nonprofit status by GreatNonprofits for the sixth consecutive year. Through reviews by members of the autism community, ASF received this status. The ASF team thanks the community for its support throughout the years.
- [Podcast: In partial phrase of the DSM-5](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-partial-phrase-dsm-5/) - On this week's podcast, diagnosis with the DSM 5. While much work needs to be done to include individual abilities and disabilities into the DSM5, after the CDC prevalence numbers were published last month, it became clear the old DSM IV was not working. In a replication of a previous finding, it showed that the
- [Podcast: Sobering statistics on suicide](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-sobering-statistics-suicide/) - Suicidal thoughts and suicidal attempts have been shown to be increased in people with ASD. Rates are similar to those with bipolar depression and schizophrenia, but are higher even without psychosis. This is shocking and an urgent health issue in the autism community. This week’s podcast summarizes recent data, publications, presentations, and concerns of thought
- [New IAN article on epigenetics and autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/new-ian-article-epigenetics-autism/) - The Interactive Autism Network published an article explaining the latest epigenetics research in autism. It highlights how environmental factors, both internal and external, affect genes and influence an individual's development. Including findings made from Autism BrainNet tissue resources, research is demonstrating how epigenetics may play a role in the development and severity of autism. Read
- [Podcast: Ode to autism dads](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-ode-autism-dads/) - On this week's podcast, a special episode highlighting recent research focusing on fathers. This includes genetics, parental stress and quality of life, and broader autism phenotype features. Of note, two new studies that look at antidepressant exposure in father and probability of having a child with autism – a variation on studying maternal exposures.
- [Podcast: Reusing and recycling autism data from brain tissue](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-reusing-recycling-autism-data-brain-tissue/) - On this week's podcast, data obtained from brains of people with autism is reused and re-analyzed so that a new role of mitochondria and their relationship to the activity of synapse genes could be discovered. In addition, cellular stress is seen in the brains of people with autism. What comes first? Mitochondrial dysfunction and cellular
- [Podcast: PMS - It's not what you think](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-pms-not-think/) - On this week's podcast, highlights from the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation 2018 International Family Conference in Dallas, TX. People with Phelan McDermid Syndrome, or PMS, suffer from seizures and intellectual disability, and about 70% have an ASD diagnosis. This syndrome is caused by mutations of the SHANK3 gene, which is present in about 1% of people
- [Podcast: Autism diagnosed in school age, and does early intervention make a difference?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-autism-diagnosed-school-age-early-intervention-make-difference/) - On this week's podcast, highlights of a new systematic review on Early Intense Behavioral Intervention. Thank you to the ASF community for suggesting this topic for the podcast!
- [Podcast: Classroom interventions that work](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-classroom-interventions-work/) - On this week's podcast, two studies that used a randomized design to show how interventions can be delivered in the classroom.
- [Give Spectrumly Speaking a listen](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/give-spectrumly-speaking-listen/) - Listeners to the ASF podcast get a break this week, although you are all encouraged to check out the Spectrumly Speaking podcast. Spectrumly Speaking is a podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains. Every two weeks join hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS, and Katherine Cody, Psy.D., as they discuss news
- [Podcast: What is happening in research around employment for people with ASD?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-happening-research-around-employment-people-asd/) - On this week's podcast, Melissa Scott of Curtin University discusses findings from the first paper out of Curtin's collaboration with ASF, Stony Brook University, and Karolinska Institutet on an international policy brief on employment for people with autism. Based on a scoping review of existing research on employment practices, the environment was one crucial element
- [Podcast: What are PCOS and DDT, and what do they have to do with autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-pcos-ddt-autism/) - On this week's podcast, the link between polycystic ovarian syndrome and autism explained and tied in with a new study on the highly toxic chemical DDT. They do have a common link. Research also shows that environmental exposures and maternal medical conditions contribute to a host of outcomes and comorbidities, autism being one of them.
- [Podcast: Tristram Smith, 1961-2018](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-tristram-smith-1961-2018/) - Two weeks ago, the autism research community lost a pioneer, mentor and advocate for the autism community. This podcast only highlights a portion of the enormous contribution he made to autism research and the impact his research had on families with ASD. Also, two people that know him best, one of his current mentees, Suzannah
- [Brain tissue: what has it done for autism lately?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-brain-tissue-what-has-it-done-for-autism-lately/) - In order to ensure that researchers have enough brain tissue to understand autism spectrum disorders, the education and outreach campaign of the Autism BrainNet is being expanded past families to doctors and professionals that have access to tissue. One of these groups is neuropathologists. At their annual meeting this past week in Los Angeles, an
- [Podcast: Children are not small adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-children-not-small-adults/) - Children are not small adults, and this was illustrated this week in two papers studying features of autism across the lifespan. Their symptoms may change, which has implications for treatment - you can't take an intervention designed for a child and give it to an adult. Hear more on this week's podcast with an interview
- [Podcast: Can IGF-1 treat autism symptoms? A clinical trial aims to find out](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-can-igf-1-treat-autism-symptoms-clinical-trail-aims-find/) - Researchers at Mount Sinai led by Alex Kolevzon are running a clinical trial of the compound insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) for children with idiopathic autism. Dr. Kolevzon’s team previously demonstrated the safety and feasibility of IGF-1 in treating Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a single-gene form of autism. Particularly, the IGF-1 treatment improved symptoms of social impairment
- [Podcast: Just Listen to Nancy Reagan - Say NO to MDMA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-just-listen-nancy-reagan-say-no-mdma/) - This week’s podcast begins with a comment on the debate over ABA – helpful or harmful? But the big news this week is an analysis of very early, but very published, data on the use of MDMA, also known as “ecstasy” or “Molly”, in people with autism. Called an “empathogen”, MDMA can elicit feelings of
- [Podcast: If you want to know about people with autism, ask them](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-want-know-people-autism-ask/) - If you want to know about people with autism, ask them. Scientists are working on how they collect information from people with autism in order to better understand individual experiences and produce findings that may help improve services. Listen to the podcast episode here.
- [ASF renews grant to expand Baby Sibs research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asf-renews-grant-expand-baby-sibs-research/) - ASF is proud to announce continued support for the Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC), a network of over 33 research sites around the world studying the younger siblings of people with autism. The Baby Sibs database now tracks over 5,000 younger siblings, with and without autism. The database has been used to develop more sophisticated
- [Podcast: A tool to describe strengths of people with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-tool-describe-strengths-people-autism/) - For this week's podcast, Soheil Mahdi of the Karolinska Institutet describes the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), a tool used being used to describe the strengths of people with autism in order to identify opportunities for them. ASF is collaborating with Mr. Mahdi on an employment policy brief.
- [Podcast: What is autism? It's changing](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-autism-changing/) - This week's ASF podcast focuses on how co-occuring conditions with autism, like anxiety, depression, and OCD, have changed over time. The increase in these conditions may help in defining different subgroups of autism. Listen on asfpodcast.org or on your favorite podcatcher!
- [Podcast: A conversation with Clare Harrop about autism in boys and girls](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-conversation-clare-harrop-autism-boys-girls/) - Recently, Clare Harrop from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill published two papers which help explain the differences between boys and girls with autism, at least in kids and toddlers. She graciously agreed to talk with ASF about these findings and what it means for better identification and diagnosis of girls with ASD, and
- [Podcast: The waterbed around your brain (and its role in sleep)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-waterbed-around-brain-role-sleep/) - This week, Dr. Mark Shen from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill explains new findings looking at the fluid around the brain. It’s now seen in families even without a family history of ASD, the finding has now been seen in different independent studies, including those at the UC Davis MIND Institute in
- [Podcast: Super siblings!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-suber-siblings/) - This podcast is dedicated to siblings of people with autism who are typically developing. They play an important and beneficial role in development of socialization of those with ASD. But sadly, they also have issues of their own, such as a high rate of issues like anxiety and depression. Those siblings may be genetic carries
- [Op-Ed: Hyping Autism Research "News" Is a Disservice to People with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/op-ed-hyping-autism-research-news-disservice-people-autism/) - In Scientific American, ASF CSO Dr. Alycia Halladay discusses how autism research gets covered and suggests way to improve the reporting to make sure the news that goes around is legitimate and significant. Read the op-ed here.
- [Podcast: From cells to anxiety](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/podcast-cells-anxiety/) - Dr. Inna Fishman from San Diego State University explains how findings from brain tissue helps scientists interpret data which studies how brain regions connect to each other and why this is important for understanding autism subgroups. Also, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet examine ADHD diagnosed in adults, and find it is similar to autism. Listen
- [From Being Alone to Being Together - Formed the First Sibling Supporting Group in South Korea](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/from-being-alone-to-being-together-formed-the-first-sibling-supporting-group-in-south-korea/) - By Seowon Song In my opinion, I am a quite ordinary university student in South Korea. However, there is a feature that has made my life unusual: my older brother. He is two years older than me, and has autism. This may sound strange, but at least in South Korea, living as a sibling of
- [Technology in Treatments: What do parents think?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/technology-in-treatments-what-do-parents-think/) - By Meghan Miller, PhD More and more, researchers and clinicians are thinking about how advances in technology can be leveraged for interventions for children with autism. Tablets, computers, and video games have become increasingly available to children in their daily lives. At the same time, the American Academy of Pediatrics has put forth clear screen
- [Can IGF-1 treat autism symptoms? A clinical trial aims to find out](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/can-igf-1-treat-autism-symptoms-a-clinical-trial-aims-to-find-out/) - The following is the transcript of the ASF Weekly Science Podcast episode titled, "Can IGF-1 treat autism symptoms? A clinical trial aims to find out," published on September 10, 2018. If you would like to learn more about the Mount Sinai clinical trial led by Dr. Alex Kolevzon, please go here. Mahir Rahman (MR): Hello,
- [My Journey to Becoming a Special Education Teacher](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/my-journey-to-becoming-a-special-education-teacher/) - By Allyson Schwartzman When I was graduating from elementary school, someone on the yearbook committee asked me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I will never forget thinking for a moment and then stating “an autism teacher”. In my yearbook, there is a picture of me and under it says “an
- [Heterogeneity in Autism and How Science is Addressing It](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-big-h-word-heterogeneity-in-autism-and-how-science-is-addressing-it/) - A summary of autism research in 2017 and what it means for families By Alycia Halladay, PhD, Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation and the Scientific Advisory Board of the Autism Science Foundation To listen to our year-end science summary podcast, click here. This was not the first year that understanding the different
- [Riding my bike FAR for autism research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/riding-my-bike-far-for-autism-research/) - by Ana Kolevzon, 12 years old Autism has always been talked about in our family of four. That’s because my sister, Mila, 10, and I are lucky enough to have a dad who works to help people with #autism every day for his job. My dad is Dr. Alexander Kolevzon MD, Child Psychiatrist and Professor at the Icahn School
- [Baby Siblings Research is Critical to Understand ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/baby-siblings-research-is-critical-to-understand-asd/) - By Alison Singer and Alycia Halladay Spectrum News recently published “What Baby Siblings Can Teach Us About Autism,” an in-depth exploration of baby siblings research, and particularly initiatives made possible by the Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC), which ASF funds. We are grateful that the writer, Ingfei Chen, and Spectrum have highlighted the impactful work
- [New Autism Study is a Pain in the Calf](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/new-autism-study-is-a-pain-in-the-calf/) - By Alison Singer, President and Co-Founder of the Autism Science Foundation For the past several years, parents of children with autism and adults with autism have described unusual pain responses in individuals with autism. Because people with autism don’t communicate the same way as those without autism, they may not be able to express their
- [It Takes Brains](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/it-takes-brains/) - By Alycia Halladay, PhD This article appeared in the journal of the Aspergers and High Functioning Autism Association of New York, or AHA, called On the Spectrum. They have graciously allowed us to reprint it. The slogan for the Autism BrainNet is: “It takes brains to understand autism.” Yes, it takes the brains of
- [Scoring Goals for Autism:  Everyone Can Play](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/scoring-goals-for-autism-everyone-can-play/) - By Dr. Alycia Halladay, Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation This was my third year attending Scoring Goals for Autism in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and it’s amazing to see the growth, expansion and yet consistency in the program. What I mean by "consistency" is the volunteers are gracious and friendly, the participants come from all
- [Maintaining Skills For Your Autistic Child During Home Isolation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/how-to-maintain-skills-for-your-autistic-child-during-home-isolation/) - a guest blog post by Molly Reilly, BCBA We are living in an extremely unique situation and it is important to acknowledge that you will be times when you give in, you are human. Now is probably not the best time to teach new skills; rather, it is a perfect time to work on strengthening

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- [Autism and Vaccines](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-and-vaccines/) - Vaccinate Your Children Protect your children by getting them vaccinated, and follow the vaccination schedule outlined by your child's pediatrician. Vaccines do not cause autism. Vaccination During Pregnancy Studies evaluating vaccination during pregnancy have not been found to increase the risk of autism for the child. Since vaccines given during pregnancy only introduce part of
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- [ASF-Funded Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/asf-funded-research/) - Current Grantees Profound Autism Predoctoral Grants Joseph Boyle | University of California, DavisMentor: Christine Wu Nordahl Understanding the Severity and Biology of Self-Injury in Profound Autism Self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) are common in individuals with profound autism and significantly impact their quality of life. This research aims to identify the most predictive factors for SIB and
- [Profound Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/profound-autism/) - ASF President Alison Singer co-authored a 2021 Lancet Commission report that formally recognized the need for and endorsed the use of the term “profound autism” for the first time in a peer-reviewed medical journal. As outlined by The Lancet Commission’s report, those with “profound autism”: Are at least 8 years old Require 24-hour access to
- [2024 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2024-grantees/) - Predoctoral Fellowships Samantha Harker | Arizona State University Mentor: B. Blair Braden, Ph.D. The Role of Autism Risk Genes in Cognitive and Brain Aging Outcomes in Autistic Adults Compared to people without autism, the risk of Alzheimer’s disease is 2.6 times higher in people with autism, and they are twice as likely to die prematurely
- [Our Impact](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/our-impact/) - Making A Difference The Autism Science Foundation was founded in 2009 to advance autism research and improve lives. We are proud to have funded more than $5 million in research that has resulted in breakthroughs that have enhanced treatments and brought us closer to understanding the causes of autism. Our leadership teams include many family
- [2023 ASF Supported Findings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2023-asf-supported-findings/) - The following studies co-authored by ASF grantees were published in 2023. The grants awarded by ASF to fund these studies may have been distributed in years prior to 2023.
- [Applied Behavior Analysis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/applied-behavior-analysis/) - The use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based therapies has recently become a point of disagreement in the autism community. We write this statement to share our strong support for the use of therapies based on the principles of ABA to help those on the autism spectrum, and to provide examples of how the science and
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- [Apply for a Profound Autism INSAR Travel Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/apply-for-a-profound-autism-insar-travel-award/) - Request for Applications:2024 Profound Autism INSAR Travel AwardsRFA Released: December 19, 2023Applications Due: February 9, 2024 5:00 PM ETNotification of Awards: February 2024 The Autism Science Foundation is offering travel awards to autism researchers presenting data on profound autism at the 2024 INSAR meeting in Melbourne, Australia. ASF will provide up to $1,000 for each
- [Ways to Give](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/ways-to-give/)
- [2023 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2023-grantees/) - Predoctoral Fellowships Carin Papendorp | Brown University Mentor: Judy S. Liu, M.D., Ph.D.Advisor: Eric Morrow, M.D., Ph.D. Building a Clinical Trial Pipeline for Profound Autism Individuals with a mutation in ASH1L exhibit symptoms of profound autism, as well as several medical comorbidities. Building on this fellow’s expertise in pre-clinical models of ASH1L-related autism, the fellow
- [2022 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2022-grantees/) - Predoctoral Fellowships Viktoria Haghani | University of California at Davis Mentor: Janine LaSalle, Ph.D.Advisor: Ian Korf, Ph.D. Clarifying the Role of the MeCP2 Gene in the Timing of Symptom Progression in Rett Syndrome Rett Syndrome is caused by a mutation on the X chromosome at MeCP2. Girls with Rett Syndrome share many features of autism,
- [2022 ASF Supported Findings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2022-asf-supported-findings/) - The following studies co-authored by ASF grantees were published in 2022. The grants awarded by ASF to fund these studies may have been distributed in years prior to 2022.
- [Measuring Our Influence](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/measuring-our-influence/) - WE ARE HAPPY TO REPORT THAT… Funded applicants are significantly more likely to remain in ASD after five years, but this difference was not observed at ten years. The only applicants that could be tracked to 10 years were those who were funded in 2010 or 2011. While the effect was significant when 5 year
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- [What We Fund](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/what-we-fund/) - The Autism Science Foundation was founded by parents and scientists working together to support autism research. Our goal is to understand the underlying biological causes of autism and develop new treatments that improve the real lives of real people. We provide funds directly to scientists studying autism and encourage families to participate in research. We
- [Use of Medical Marijuana](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/use-of-medical-marijuana/) - Why you should be concerned The growing interest in CBD has spread into the autism community. Anecdotal reports tout improvements in anxiety, depression, and restlessness. In the absence of results from well-designed and carefully conducted studies there is no clinical guidance on the use of cannabinoids in people with autism spectrum disorder. For example, there is limited information
- [Support for Parents & Siblings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/support-for-parents-siblings/) - Supporting Your Other Children Siblings of children with autism also need support as they will likely face situations that their friends with typically developing siblings won’t experience. When talking to your child or teen, it’s important to acknowledge their feelings without judgment. Help your child to understand that any feelings they have toward their sibling
- [Treatment Options](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/treatment-options/) - Overview Once you receive an autism diagnosis, don't wait. Early diagnosis of ASD, coupled with swift and effective intervention, is paramount to achieving the best possible outcomes for your child. All states are required to provide early intervention services until children are 3 years old, at which time services are provided by their school district
- [Entering Adulthood](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/entering-adulthood/) - Creating a Transition Plan The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA, 2004) requires a public education for all eligible children ages 3-21 (although some states may extend the age range). Under IDEA, public schools are responsible for providing the necessary supports and services to ensure all students have access to an appropriate education that
- [School-Aged Children](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/school-aged-children/) - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA, 2004) requires a public education for all eligible children ages 3 through 21 in the least restrictive environment. Under IDEA, public schools are responsible for providing the necessary supports and services to ensure all students have access to an appropriate education that enables the student to make
- [Newly Diagnosed](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/newly-diagnosed/) - Steps to Take After an Autism Diagnosis The day you receive an autism diagnosis can feel completely overwhelming, but it gets better from here. Here are some things to consider as you support your child and family after diagnosis: Remember that your child is not any different than they were before the diagnosis. You can
- [The Autism Journey](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/the-autism-journey/) - Welcome. We're here to help. Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child can feel overwhelming and scary, but you are not alone and there are steps you can take to improve the situation for your child and your family. As the mother of an adult daughter with profound autism, I am intimately familiar with the
- [Diagnosing Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/diagnosing-autism/) - The clinician who conducts the test will ask you for all of your child’s medical records. This includes: any diagnostic and developmental assessments made through community resources screening results genetic testing history of seizures, head trauma, etc. information about your child’s intervention history (i.e., early intervention, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy) questions and concerns
- [Causes, Signs and Symptoms](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/causes-signs-and-symptoms/) - What you should do if you are concerned Early diagnosis and intervention are critical to future success for your child. If you have concerns about your child’s development, don’t wait; talk to your pediatrician or healthcare provider. There are many types of evidence-based therapies based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that are appropriate for children
- [Autism Basics](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-basics/) - Where to begin? Learning about autism is one of the most important things you can do for your child. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to successful long-term outcomes for autism care. The Autism Science Foundation is committed to providing our families with evidence-based information about autism—what it is, early signs, what does (and does
- [What is Autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/what-is-autism/) - How Prevalent Is Autism? Autism's prevalence is growing. In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that 1 in 36 eight-year-old children were identified with autism, a rise from the 1 in 44 rate announced in 2021. It is unclear why the rates are rising, although better diagnoses and a change in
- [2021 Supported Findings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2021-supported-findings/) - The following studies co-authored by ASF grantees were published in 2020. The grants awarded by ASF to fund these studies may have been distributed in years prior to 2020.
- [2020 ASF Supported Findings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2020-supported-findings/) - The following studies co-authored by ASF grantees were published in 2020. The grants awarded by ASF to fund these studies may have been distributed in years prior to 2020.
- [2019 ASF Supported Findings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2019-asf-supported-findings/) - The following studies co-authored by ASF grantees were published in 2019. The grants awarded by ASF to fund these studies may have been distributed in years prior to 2019.
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- [2021 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2021-grantees/) - Undergraduate Summer Research Grants Beza Ayalew | University of California, Los Angeles Mentor: Brian Boyd, PhD & Connie Kasari, PhD Autism Spectrum Disorder Disparities in the California School System There is a longstanding disparity in diagnosis of ASD in African American children compared to white or Asian children. African American children are less likely to
- [2020 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2020-grantees/) - COVID-19 Research Grants Hannah Rea, PhD | University of WashingtonShalini Sivathasan | Emory University Measuring the validity of new virtual autism assessments The sudden change from in- person assessments to telehealth delivered diagnosis provided much needed support to families during the pandemic, but the urgency of assessment meant there has been little time to determine
- [2019 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2019-grantees/) - Postdoctoral Fellowships Emily Warren, PhD | Brown University Mentor: Eric Morrow, MD, PhD Molecular Mechanisms of 17q12 deletion syndrome: Developing a novel mouse model of polygenic ASD Changes in expression in genes in a relatively large section of chromosome 17 have been associated with a variety of abnormalities in multiple organ systems, as well as
- [2018 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2018-grantees/) - Postdoctoral Fellowships Joon An, PhD | University of California, San Francisco Mentor: Stephan Sanders, PhD Determining the nature and function of the SCN2A mutation in ASD SCN2A is a gene that encodes a sodium channel that is critical for communication between brain cells, and has been shown to be important for both ASD and infantile
- [2017 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2017-grantees/) - Postdoctoral Fellowships Michael S. Breen, PhD | Mount Sinai School of Medicine Mentor: Joseph Buxbaum, PhD Developing peripheral blood and neuronal biomarkers for autism using a genetically defined subtype This project will begin to determine the potential validity of a blood based biomarker for autism by comparing gene expression in blood and IPSC cells from
- [2016 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2016-grantees/) - Postdoctoral Fellowships Tom Cariveau, PhD | Emory University Mentor: Lawrence Scahill, MSN, PhD A new treatment for minimally verbal girls with ASD Fewer females than males are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and fewer females have been enrolled in treatment studies. As a result, it is not clear if commonly used interventions are equally
- [2015 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2015-grantees/) - Postdoctoral Fellowships William Brandler, PhD | University of California at San Diego Mentor: Jonathan Sebat, PhD Uncovering the spectrum of de novo mutation in autism through whole genome sequencing To date, genetic research has focused on the area of the DNA that codes for proteins. This project will expand the analysis further to identify potentially
- [2014 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2014-grantees/) - Postdoctoral Fellowships Boaz Barak, PhD | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mentor: Guoping Feng, PhD Characterizing and Manipulating the Social Reward Dysfunction in a Novel Mouse Model for Autism Social behavior deficit is a central and common feature in autism, although the cause is poorly understood. One possible mechanism is that autistic patients have impaired social
- [2013 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2013-grantees/) - 3-Year Early Career Award Jill Locke, PhD | University of Pennsylvania Multi-Site, Randomized, Controlled Implementation Trial of an Evidence-Based, Adult and Peer-Mediated Social Skills Intervention for Elementary School Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Co-funded with the FAR Fund With the rising cost of educational services for children with autism and fiscal challenges that school districts
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- [2011 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2011-grantees/) - Postdoctoral Fellowships Jill Locke, PhD | University of Pennsylvania Mentor: David Mandell, ScD Implementing Evidence-Based Social Skills Interventions in Public School Setting Several successful social skills interventions for children with autism have been developed for use in school settings. Children who receive these interventions from a research team show marked improvements in friendships and playground
- [2011 ASF Supported Findings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2011-asf-supported-findings/) - ASD Identification Disparities Study Phenotypic Heterogeneity of ASD and Its Association with Early Identification Matthew Maenner and a team of researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Arizona College of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Medical University of South Carolina, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, and
- [2010 Grantees](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2010-grantees/) - Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Sarita Austin | Yale University Mentor: Rhea Paul, PhD Enhancing Understanding and Use of Conversational Rules in School-Aged Speakers with Autism Spectrum Disorder Karen Burner | University of Washington Mentor: Sara Jane Webb, PhD Observational and Electrophysiological Assessments of Temperament in Infants at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders Rhonda Charles |
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## Participate in Research

- [Parenting a Child with Autism Caregiver Training Program](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/parenting-a-child-with-autism-caregiver-training-program/)
- [Sensory and Affective Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/sensory-and-affective-processing-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/)
- [The relationship between camouflage, age of autism diagnosis/recognition, current age, & childhood social ecological factors for female & nonbinary/gender-diverse autistic adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/the-relationship-between-camouflage-age-of-autism-diagnosis-recognition-current-age-childhood-social-ecological-factors-for-female-nonbinary-gender-diverse-autistic-adults/)
- [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treatment group for autistic youth with anxiety](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-treatment-group-for-autistic-youth-with-anxiety/)
- [EMPOWER: Lived Experiences about Healthcare Transition](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/empower-lived-experiences-about-healthcare-transition/)
- [Exploring the Diagnosis Experiences of Individuals with Co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder and Visual Impairments](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/exploring-the-diagnosis-experiences-of-individuals-with-co-occurring-autism-spectrum-disorder-and-visual-impairments/)
- [The TEAM Study - Treatment Efficacy for Autism/Attention using Mixed Amphetamine Salts](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/the-team-study-treatment-efficacy-for-autism-attention-using-mixed-amphetamine-salts/)
- [Nuevo enfoque diagnóstico y terapéutico del TEA basado en marcadores genéticos, inmunológicos e inflamatorios.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/nuevo-enfoque-diagnostico-y-terapeutico-del-tea-basado-en-marcadores-geneticos-inmunologicos-e-inflamatorios/)
- [MIND App Study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/mind-app-study/)
- [Treating Anxiety in Young Children with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/treating-anxiety-in-young-children-with-autism/)
- [Sleep in Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/sleep-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/)
- [Autism Genetics Network: Increasing Representation of Human Diversity](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/autism-genetics-network-increasing-representation-of-human-diversity/)
- [Help Us Understand Your Child's Social Skills: Stanford Social Dimension's Scale 2 Study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/help-us-understand-your-childs-social-skills-stanford-social-dimensions-scale-2-study/)
- [Stimulus Preceding Negativity and Social Stimuli in Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/stimulus-preceding-negativity-and-social-stimuli-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/)
- [The Stress, Health, and Autism REsearch (SHARE) Study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/the-stress-health-and-autism-research-share-study/)
- [FiSCAL Money Management Study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/fiscal-money-management-study/)
- [An Open-Label Pilot Study of Esomeprazole in Children With Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/an-open-label-pilot-study-of-esomeprazole-in-children-with-autism/)
- [Neurodiversity in Practice: How Providers Understand and Support Autistic Clients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/neurodiversity-in-practice-how-providers-understand-and-support-autistic-clients/)
- [Emotional Systems in ADHD and Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/emotional-systems-in-adhd-and-autism/)
- [AUTISM ACROSS CULTURES: EXAMINING ECOLOGICAL, SOCIO-CULTURAL, AND ACCULTURATION DYNAMICS IN LATINX FAMILIES](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/autism-across-cultures-examining-ecological-socio-cultural-and-acculturation-dynamics-in-latinx-families/)
- [OPT-In – Evaluating an Early Intervention Program for Children Waiting for an Autism Evaluation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/opt-in-evaluating-an-early-intervention-program-for-children-waiting-for-an-autism-evaluation/)
- [Social Attention in Autistic Children and Children with Intellectual Disability](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/social-attention-in-autistic-children-and-children-with-intellectual-disability/)
- [The experience of neurotypical partners with a partner with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/the-experience-of-neurotypical-partners-with-a-partner-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd/)
- [TREAT Study: Testing Rewarding Experiences and Tasks](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/treat-study-testing-rewarding-experiences-and-tasks/)
- [Personality Perception in Autistic Teens](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/personality-perception-in-autistic-teens/)
- [Neurodivergent adults: share your experiences with challenging walking environments!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/neurodivergent-adults-share-your-experiences-with-challenging-walking-environments/)
- [How Do Kids With Autism See Faces?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/how-do-kids-with-autism-see-faces-2/)
- [Acceptability & Feasibility of Alternative & Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/acceptability-feasibility-of-alternative-augmentative-communication-for-individuals-with-developmental-disabilities/)
- [Adolescent Communication of Emotions Study (ACES)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/adolescent-communication-of-emotions-study-aces/)
- [Online Mindfulness intervention for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/online-mindfulness-intervention-for-parents-of-children-with-developmental-disabilities/)
- [Neuroimaging Predictors of Improvement to Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in Young Children With Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/neuroimaging-predictors-of-improvement-to-pivotal-response-treatment-prt-in-young-children-with-autism/)
- [How Do Kids With Autism See Faces?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/how-do-kids-with-autism-see-faces/)
- [Next Generation Siblings (Next Gen Sibs) Project](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/next-generation-siblings-next-gen-sibs-project/)
- [Social Groups for Autistic Young Adults (SDARI)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/social-groups-for-autistic-young-adults-sdari/)
- [The MGH Lurie Center for Autism Research Registry: Join to hear about research opportunities that are relevant to you!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/the-mgh-lurie-center-for-autism-research-registry-join-to-hear-about-research-opportunities-that-are-relevant-to-you/)
- [Understanding Parent-Child Connections in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/understanding-parent-child-connections-in-autism/)
- [Sensory Over-Responsivity Across the Spectrum](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/sensory-over-responsivity-across-the-spectrum/)
- [Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for Minimally Verbal Children with Autism and Their Families](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/parent-child-interaction-therapy-pcit-for-minimally-verbal-children-with-autism-and-their-families/)
- [Behavioral Interventions for Autistic Adults and their Parent or Caregiver](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/behavioral-interventions-for-autistic-adults-and-their-parent-or-caregiver-2/)
- [Self-Reporting OCD Symptoms in Autistic Adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/self-reporting-ocd-symptoms-in-autistic-adults/)
- [Promoting Early Intervention Timing and Attention to Language](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/promoting-early-intervention-timing-and-attention-to-language/)
- [Parents of Autistic Children's Perspectives of Autism Interventions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/parents-of-autistic-childrens-perspectives-of-autism-interventions/)
- [UCLA Autism Genetics Research Study for Black Families](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/ucla-autism-genetics-research-study-for-black-families/)
- [Simons Searchlight](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/simons-searchlight/)
- [Newborn Study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/newborn-study/)
- [Assessing Anxiety in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/assessing-anxiety-in-adolescents-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/)
- [Regulating Together: Emotion Dysregulation and ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/regulating-together-emotion-dysregulation-and-asd/)
- [Autism Intervention for Emotion Regulation with Canines](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/autism-intervention-for-emotion-regulation-with-canines/)
- [Autism Baby Siblings Study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/autism-baby-siblings-study/)
- [Intervention Study for Autistic Teens in 11th/12th Grades](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/intervention-study-for-autistic-teens-in-11th-12th-grades/)
- [Intersectionality in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/intersectionality-in-autism/)
- [Evaluation and Measurement of healthcare transition Preparedness, Opportunities, and WEllness in Racially/Ethnically Diverse Youth with IDD (EMPOWER) Study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/evaluation-and-measurement-of-healthcare-transition-preparedness-opportunities-and-wellness-in-racially-ethnically-diverse-youth-with-idd-empower-study/)
- [Promoting Early Intervention Timing and Attention to Language (PETAL)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/promoting-early-intervention-timing-and-attention-to-language-petal/)
- [Autism Study for High School Juniors and Seniors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/autism-study-for-high-school-juniors-and-seniors/)
- [Autism Spectrum Program of Excellence at UPenn (ASPE)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/autism-spectrum-program-of-excellence-at-upenn-aspe/)
- [Telehealth Evaluation of Development of Infants (TEDI Study)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/telehealth-evaluation-of-development-of-infants-tedi-study/)
- [Research study on child development in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/research-study-on-child-development-in-autism/)
- [GALA (Genetics of Autism in Latinx Ancestries)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/gala-genetics-of-autism-in-latinx-ancestries/)
- [Coaching educators to use positive behavioral supports for autistic children](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/coaching-educators-to-use-positive-behavioral-supports-for-autistic-children/)
- [Are you an autistic teen? Share your perspective!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/are-you-an-autistic-teen-share-your-perspective/)
- [Well-Being and Traumatic Experiences in Autistic Youth](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/well-being-and-traumatic-experiences-in-autistic-youth/)
- [Disentangling the adult diagnosis of Autism and behavioural phenotype in assigned female at birth individuals](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/disentangling-the-adult-diagnosis-of-autism-and-behavioural-phenotype-in-assigned-female-at-birth-individuals/)
- [Communication and Play Intervention for Young Children with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/communication-and-play-intervention-for-young-children-with-autism/)
- [Rhythm, Language and Communication in Adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/rhythm-language-and-communication-in-adults/)
- [Sharing an Understanding on Coping Strategies in Different Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Conditions: Shared Perspectives Across Adults, Caregivers/Informants and Clinicians](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/sharing-an-understanding-on-coping-strategies-in-different-neurodevelopmental-and-psychiatric-conditions-shared-perspectives-across-adults-caregivers-informants-and-clinicians/)
- [Exercise and Health in Adults with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/exercise-and-health-in-adults-with-autism/)
- [Brain and behavioral changes over time in young children on the autism spectrum](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/brain-and-behavioral-changes-over-time-in-young-children-on-the-autism-spectrum/)
- [BEAM (Brain Engagement, Attention and Modeling)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/beam-brain-engagement-attention-and-modelings/)
- [Understanding Autistic Adults' Experiences of the DSM-5 Criteria](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/understanding-autistic-adults-experiences-of-the-dsm-5-criteria/)
- [Early Markers of Language Growth in Autistic Toddlers (EMERGE)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/early-markers-of-language-growth-in-autistic-toddlers-emerge/)
- [Virtual Reality Boxing for Autistic Young Adults (Age 18–30)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/virtual-reality-boxing-for-autistic-young-adults-age-18-30/)
- [Exploring the role of parents on the mental health and masking of autistic teens](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/exploring-the-role-of-parents-on-the-mental-health-and-masking-of-autistic-teens/)
- [Exploring the lived experiences of autistic teens living with an autistic parent](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/exploring-the-lived-experiences-of-autistic-teens-living-with-an-autistic-parent/)
- [EXPRESS - EXamining Practices for Responsive Expression via Strategic Supports](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/express-examining-practices-for-responsive-expression-via-strategic-supports/)
- [Promoting Early intervention Timing and Attention to Language (Baby Sibling Study)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/promoting-early-intervention-timing-and-attention-to-language-baby-sibling-study/)
- [Study of Adolescent Girls’ Emotions (SAGE Study)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/study-of-adolescent-girls-emotions-sage-study/)
- [Understanding Well-Being in Families of Autistic Individuals](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/understanding-well-being-in-families-of-autistic-individuals/)
- [FAMILY QUALITY OF LIFE IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/family-quality-of-life-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/)
- [Medication Research on Severe Challenging Behaviors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/medication-research-on-severe-challenging-behaviors/)
- [Medication Research on Inflexible and Repetitive Behaviors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate_research/medication-research-on-inflexible-and-repetitive-behaviors/)

## Press Releases

- [Autism Research Leaders Announce Independent Autism Coordinating Committee (I-ACC)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/i-acc-announcement/) - New York, NY — [March 3, 2026] — Autism research and advocacy leaders today announced the formation of the Independent Autism Coordinating Committee (I-ACC). The new group will coordinate work among non-governmental autism research funders and will fulfill the Autism CARES Act objective of developing a coordinated scientific agenda for the autism community. The new
- [ASF Launches Faster, More Accessible Participate in Research Directory to Connect Families with Autism Research Studies](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/participate-in-research/) - New York, NY — February 18, 2026 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, announced major updates today to its Participate in Research online directory—a free resource that helps individuals with autism and their families find opportunities to participate in research studies, while enabling researchers
- [Jill Escher to Receive the 2026 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award at 13th Annual ASF Day of Learning](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2026-schwartzman-award/) - New York, NY – February 4, 2026 – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, announced today that national autism research advocate Jill Escher will receive the 2026 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award. The announcement was made by ASF Board Chair Jonah Zimiles. The award recognizes outstanding
- [ASF Statement on Changes to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-statement-iacc/) - New York, NY — January 28, 2026 — Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a complete reconstitution of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), appointing 21 new members while excluding the scientific and advocacy leadership that has historically guided the committee. The IACC, created through the efforts of the broad
- [Autism Science Foundation Releases Request for Applications for 2026 Undergraduate Summer Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2026-summer-research-rfa/) - New York, NY — January 27, 2026 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, has released its 2026 Request for Applications for Undergraduate Summer Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, a competitive funding opportunity designed to support undergraduate students pursuing basic or clinical autism research during
- [Tickets on Sale for ASF’s 13th Annual Day of Learning ](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/13th-annual-day-of-learning/) - New York, NY — January 21, 2026 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, announced today that registration is open for its 13th Annual Day of Learning. This highly anticipated event will take place in person on March 26, 2026, at 583 Park Avenue in
- [Early-Career Researchers: Help Us Understand How Changes in Federal Funding Affect You](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/early-career-survey/) - Take Our Survey Early-career researchers are particularly vulnerable to funding cuts, as evidenced by the impact of COVID-19. It’s not just about financial loss; suspended projects and ongoing uncertainty can significantly impact careers, opportunities, plans, and potential breakthroughs. Input from the autism research community is vital to understanding the ramifications of the DOGE cuts. If
- [CDC’s New Autism Webpage Distorts Science and Rejects Decades of Evidence on Vaccine Safety](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/cdc-webpage/) - NEW YORK, NY (November 20, 2025) We are appalled to find that the content on the CDC webpage “Autism and Vaccines” has been changed and distorted, and is now filled with anti-vaccine rhetoric and outright lies about vaccines and autism. The CDC’s previous science and evidence-based website has been replaced with misinformation and now actually
- [Autism Science Foundation Releases Request for Applications for 2026 Pilot Grants Focused on Profound Autism and Severe, Intense, and Dangerous Behaviors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2026-profound-pilot-rfa/) - NEW YORK, NY (November 11, 2025) — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, has announced a new Request for Applications (RFA) for its 2026 Profound Autism Pilot Grant program, focused on profound autism and severe, intense, and dangerous behaviors. These one-year awards will support established
- [Autism Science Foundation’s Next Gen Sibs Project Expands with Support from Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/next-gen-sibs/) - University of Miami and King’s College London added as new sites New York, NY — October 14, 2025 —The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced it would expand its Next Gen Sibs Project from six to eight university sites, thanks to a Capacity Grant
- [ASF Statement on White House Announcement on Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-statement-wh-briefing/) - New York, NY (September 22, 2025) We are deeply concerned by today’s announcements from President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy suggesting that taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy causes autism, that a medicine derived from folate can be used to treat symptoms of autism, and that vaccines should be broken up over multiple visits
- [Statement from Autism Science Foundation Regarding Wall Street Journal Report  “RFK Jr., HHS to Link Autism to Tylenol Use in Pregnancy and Folate Deficiencies”](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/statement-from-autism-science-foundation-regarding-wall-street-journal-report-rfk-jr-hhs-to-link-autism-to-tylenol-use-in-pregnancy-and-folate-deficiencies/) - (September 5, 2025, 4:00 pm ET) This afternoon, The Wall Street Journal reported that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will announce later this month that Tylenol has been identified as a cause of autism, and that a medicine derived from folate can be used to treat symptoms in some people. Any association between acetaminophen
- [FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Passed by Senate Committee](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/fy-2026-bill/) - Bill Retains Critical NIH Funds for Profound Autism Research Washington, D.C. — August 1, 2025 — The United States Senate Appropriations Committee today, by a 26-3 bipartisan vote, adopted the FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which embodies the priorities and goals for which the Autism Science Foundation
- [Bay Street Rides FAR for Autism Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/bay-street-rides-far-for-autism-research/) - Toronto, Ontario (July 29, 2025) - An impressive group of Bay Street financial institutions are teaming up again to raise much-needed funds for autism research. On September 27, representatives from leading Bay Street banks, brokerages, fund managers, trading firms, stock exchanges, and many other groups will sponsor and participate in Bay Street Rides FAR, an annual
- [Autism Science Foundation Launches New “Save Our Scientists” Grant Program to Support Postdoctoral Autism Researchers](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/sos-grants/) - New York, NY — July 15, 2025 — In response to mounting challenges in federal research funding, the Autism Science Foundation (ASF) today announced the launch of its new Postdoctoral Save Our Scientists (SOS) Grant Program, designed to sustain and empower early career investigators focused on autism research. Applications for the 2025 cycle open today
- [Spotlight on ASF at 2025 INSAR Annual Meeting](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/spotlight-on-asf-at-2025-insar-annual-meeting/) - Seattle, WA - April 30, 2025 - The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting kicked off on Wednesday, April 30, in Seattle, WA. ASF is playing a key role in this year’s conference, including a panel session on expanding research opportunities for individuals with profound autism, chaired by ASF President Alison Singer. View
- [Autism Science Foundation Statement Regarding Building an Autism “Registry"](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/statement-autism-registry/) - New York, NY — April 24, 2025 — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced intentions to amass an autism “registry” containing data from multiple sources in an effort to improve our understanding of the causes of autism. The Director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, says this database
- [Autism Science Foundation Adds Two Additional University Sites to the Next Generation Siblings Program](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-next-generation-siblings-program/) - Yale University and Washington University School of Medicine Join Study of Autism Heritability Across Generations New York, NY — April 22, 2025 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced a significant expansion of its “Next Gen Sibs” Project. Two new research sites —
- [RFK Disputes Results of CDC Autism Prevalence Study Citing “Common Sense” but No Actual Science](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/statement-prevalence-study/) - (April 16, 2025 - New York) This morning, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held a press conference during which he argued without evidence that the increased prevalence in autism diagnosis is linked to environmental toxins and contradicted the findings of a just released CDC report (https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/ss/ss7402a1.htm) from its Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network
- [ASF Announces Recipients of the 2025 Suzanne Wright Memorial Research Accelerator Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/recipients-2025-suzanne-wright-memorial-research-accelerator-grants/) - NEW YORK — April 2, 2025 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced two recipients of Suzanne Wright Memorial Research Accelerator Grants. These grants are designed to expand the scope, speed the progress, and increase the efficiency of active autism
- [ASF Announces Recipients of 2025 Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/recipients-2025-undergraduate-summer-fellowships/) - NEW YORK — April 2, 2025 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families facing autism and funding innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual undergraduate summer research fellowships. Grants have been awarded to a diverse group of talented undergraduates who will embark on cutting-edge research projects
- [ASF Announces Recipients of 2025 Profound Autism Pilot Grants & Predoctoral Fellowships](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/recipients-2025-profound-autism-grants/) - March 5, 2025 – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced the recipients of its 2025 Profound Autism Pilot Grants and Predoctoral Fellowships. These six new grants and fellowships will fund critical research aimed at improving the lives of individuals with
- [The Morris Family to Receive the 2025 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/morris-family-receive-2025-caryn-schwartzman-award/) - New York, Feb. 10, 2025 – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, announced today that Robin and Danny Morris, along with their four children—Paul, Jesse, Sabrina, and Tyler—will receive the 2025 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award. This award recognizes outstanding autism research advocacy by family members
- [Tickets On Sale for ASF’s 12th Annual Day of Learning](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/tickets-asfs-12th-day-of-learning/) - New York, NY — February 3, 2025 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing autism research, announced today that registration is open for its 12th annual “Day of Learning,” scheduled for April 9, 2025, at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. This highly anticipated event for families,
- [Newly Passed Autism CARES Act Recognizes Full Spectrum  ](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-cares-act-recognizes-full-spectrum/) - (September 18, 2024 – New York, NY) The Autism Science Foundation today applauded the passage of the Autism CARES Act of 2024 by the United States House of Representatives. This new bill significantly updates and improves the foundational federal law governing our national response to autism and re-authorizes federal funds to be spent on autism
- [ASF Awards 2024 Fellowships to Five Early-Career Researchers](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2024-fellowships/) - NEW YORK — April 30, 2024 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization supporting families facing autism, today announced the recipients of its annual pre- and post-doctoral fellowship grants and its 2-year post-undergraduate research fellowship. Grants will be awarded to students to study autism across the lifespan, from whether feeding challenges in infancy
- [ASF Announces Awardees of 2024 Undergraduate Summer Fellowships](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2024-undergraduate-summer-fellowships/) - NEW YORK — April 2, 2024 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families facing autism and to funding innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual undergraduate summer research fellowships. Grants have been awarded to Wasayef Bsharat of Montclair State University, Christian Gray of Oklahoma State University
- [New Study Updates Sibling Recurrence Rates of Autism to 20.2% from 18.7%](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/updates-sibling-recurrence-rates-of-autism/) - Younger siblings who are male, have an affected female sibling or multiple affected siblings, or who are impacted by social inequities should be very closely watched for early signs of autism (New York, NY –July 16, 2024): A new study published today in the journal Pediatrics reports a 20.2% recurrence rate of Autism Spectrum
- [Changes to Autism Science Foundation Board of Directors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/changes-to-autism-science-foundation-board-of-directors/) - New York, NY — June 7, 2024— The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced several changes to its board of directors. Lucy Ireland Hatchell has joined the board of directors. Board Chair Scott Badesch has resigned from the board and has been appointed as
- [Stanford Publication Showcases New Intervention for Timothy Syndrome, a known cause of Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/stanford-showcases-new-intervention/) - (New York: April 24, 2024) The Autism Science Foundation is excited to announce the publication of a groundbreaking new discovery from Dr. Sergiu Pasca's laboratory at Stanford University, showcasing the transformative potential of utilizing human stem cell models, such as neural organoids and assembloids, in elucidating severe neurodevelopmental disorders. Over the course of 15 years,
- [ASF Announces Expansion of Next Gen Siblings Project](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/expansion-of-next-gen-siblings-project/) - Two Additional Research Sites added including the first non-US site; EarliPoint™ Evaluation Device to be implemented at US sites; Hilibrand Foundation joins as funding partner Los Angeles, CA — Feb 28, 2024— The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced the expansion of the ‘Next
- [Dr. Amy Lutz and Michael Rosen to Receive the 2024 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2024-caryn-schwartzman-award/) - New York, Feb. 1, 2024 -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, announced today that Michael Rosen of the Center for Discovery and Dr. Amy Lutz of the University of Pennsylvania will receive the 2024 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Awards. The awards recognize outstanding research advocacy
- [Profound Autism Pilot Grants Awarded to 3 Additional Groups](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/profound-autism-pilot-grants-awarded-2024/) - January 10, 2024 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced the recipients of its second round of profound autism pilot grants. Three grants will be awarded to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, Washington University in St. Louis and Yale
- [New Therapeutic Puppet Aids in Tele-Delivered Autism Therapy](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/new-therapeutic-puppet-aids-in-tele-delivered-autism-therapy/) - NEW YORK - October 31, 2023 - The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, today announced the release of a new, free app called PeerBOTS, a social robot puppet app designed to support tele-delivered therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). The app may be downloaded for free
- [ASF Announces Recipients of the 2023 Suzanne Wright Memorial Research Accelerator Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-announces-recipients-of-the-2023-suzanne-wright-memorial-research-accelerator-grants/) - NEW YORK — September 5, 2023 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced two additional recipients of Suzanne Wright Memorial Research Accelerator Grants. These grants are designed to expand the scope, speed the progress, and increase the efficiency of active
- [Upcoming “Rides FAR” Bicycling Events Will Support New Autism Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/upcoming-rides-far-bicycling-events-will-support-new-autism-research/) - NEW YORK, August 28, 2023 — Rides FAR (For Autism Research), the annual charity cycling and walking event benefiting the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), today announced it has already raised over $650,000 in pre-event sponsorships from over 60 sponsors in the financial and fin-tech sectors. Rides FAR, which was co-founded eight years ago by Bryan
- [ASF Launches Request for Proposals for Pre- and Post-Doctoral  Fellowships, & Post-Undergraduate Fellowships](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-launches-request-for-proposals-for-pre-and-post-doctoral-fellowships-post-undergraduate-fellowships/) - NEW YORK — August 9, 2023 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced a request for proposals for early career researchers to study critical issues in autism. One year pre-doctoral and post-doctoral, and two year post-undergraduate fellowships are available for
- [ASF Launches 2nd Request for Proposals for Profound Autism Pilot Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2nd-request-proposals-profound-autism-pilot-grants/) - NEW YORK — July 17, 2023 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced a second request for proposals for research on individuals with “profound autism”. Last summer, ASF issued its first request for profound autism grant proposals and in the
- [ASF Joins New Program to Make All Its Funded Research Available Open Access](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-joins-new-program-to-make-all-its-funded-research-available-open-access/) - New York, June 7, 2023 -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced it would join the Health Resource Alliance Open Science program, which will enable ASF-funded researchers to publish in open access journals at no cost to the researcher. This program will allow
- [ASF Awards 2023 Fellowships to Six Early-Career Researchers](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2023-fellowships-early-career-researchers/) - NEW YORK — April 20, 2023 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization supporting families facing autism, today announced the recipients of its annual pre- and post-doctoral fellowship grants and its first post-undergraduate 2-year research fellowship. Three pre-doctoral, two post-doctoral and 1 post-undergrad fellowship grants will be awarded to students for their novel
- [CDC Reports Profound Autism Statistics For The First Time](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/cdc-profound-autism-statistics/) - April 19, 2023 -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reported 26.7 percent of people with autism spectrum disorder have profound autism. It is the first time this statistic has been reported using CDC-collected data and reflects a growing awareness that “profound autism” is different from the broader “autism spectrum disorder.” The
- [2023 Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Awards](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2023-undergraduate-fellowships/) - NEW YORK — April 4, 2023 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families facing autism and to funding innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual undergraduate summer research fellowships. Grants have been awarded to Vidya Gadikota of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kaleb
- [Autism Science Foundation Awards First Round of Profound Autism Pilot Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/profound-autism-grants/) - January 11, 2023 -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced the recipients of its inaugural profound autism pilot grants. Four grants will be awarded to researchers for projects examining sleep, neuropsychiatric regression, and self-injurious behaviors, as well as methods to
- [Judith Ursitti and Amy Ursitti to Receive 2023 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2023-schwartzman-award-winners/) - Feb. 15, 2023 -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, has announced that Judith Ursitti and her daughter Amy Ursitti will receive this year’s Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Awards. The award recognizes outstanding advocacy by family members of a person with autism. The awards will be presented
- [Tickets Now On Sale for ASF’s 10th Anniversary Day of Learning](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/tickets-on-sale-dol-2023/) - Feb. 02, 2023 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research, today announced that registration is now open for its 10th anniversary “Day of Learning,” which will take place on Thursday March 30, 2023 in New York City as well as online. This popular TED-style science conference will
- [ASF Releases Request for Applications for Undergraduate Summer Research Projects](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-releases-request-for-applications-for-undergraduate-summer-research-projects/) - Feb. 8, 2023 -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, has released a request for applications for undergraduate summer research fellowships and invites applications from highly qualified undergraduates interested in pursuing basic and clinical
- [ASF President Alison Singer Advocates for ABA on NPR's 'The Pulse'](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-president-alison-singer-advocates-for-aba-on-nprs-the-pulse/) - October 24, 2022 -- ASF President Alison Singer spoke to NPR station WHYY's 'The Pulse' radio program for their in-depth story on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), discussing how it has helped her profoundly autistic daughter, Jodie. "I can trace almost all of the skills and all of the language that my daughter has back to
- [It's Time to Embrace 'Profound Autism': Read Alison Singer's Op-Ed](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/its-time-to-embrace-profound-autism-read-alison-singers-op-ed/) - October 27, 2022 -- ASF President Alison Singer published an op-ed in Spectrum on profound autism calling for a bifurcation of the 'autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and adding a new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ to better serve this vulnerable and underserved population. "It is time to admit that lumping everyone together along one spectrum has
- [Autism Science Foundation Seeks Applicants for 2021 Undergraduate Summer Research Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-seeks-applicants-2021-undergraduate-summer-research-grants/) - Priority will be given to diverse applicants and studies that focus on understanding and narrowing service gaps among underrepresented populations NEW YORK — January 13, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, is inviting grant applications from highly qualified undergraduates interested in pursuing basic
- [ASF Announces First Round of COVID-19 Pivot Grant Recipients, Opens Applications for Second Round](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-first-round-covid-19-pivot-grant-recipients-opens-applications-second-round/) - NEW YORK — June 3, 2020 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced its first round of COVID-19 Pivot Grant recipients. The grantees are Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum of the University of Alberta and Dr. Sandra B. Vanegas of Texas State University. Announced in
- [Autism Science Foundation Wins 2021 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-wins-2021-top-rated-award-greatnonprofits/) - ASF earns distinction for the ninth consecutive year, which comes as the organization further expands funding opportunities that provide critical support to autism researchers and families NEW YORK — September 27, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced it has received Top-Rated
- [ASF CSO Dr. Alycia Halladay Appointed to the Federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-cso-dr-alycia-halladay-appointed-federal-interagency-autism-coordinating-committee/) - Dr. Halladay will play a key role in the IACC’s efforts to guide and coordinate autism research, services and support nationwide NEW YORK — July 7, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that its Chief Science Officer Dr. Alycia Halladay has
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces Two Additional COVID-19 Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-two-additional-covid-19-grants/) - New projects will focus on improving mental health services for people with autism NEW YORK — October 21, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced its fifth round of COVID-19 Research Grant recipients. The latest grantees are Dr. Allison Shana Nahmias and
- [Autism Science Foundation Comments on Today’s CDC Data Indicating 1 in 44 Children Diagnosed with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/cdc-autism-prevalence-data-2021/) - These new data underscore the importance of early autism screening and intervention for better long-term outcomes for people with autism NEW YORK — December 2, 2021 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced that 1 in 44 eight-year-old children and 1 in 59 four-year-old children are diagnosed with autism. This is
- [Autism Science Foundation Funds ‘Next Gen Sibs’ Research Project to Aid and Better Understand the Children of Typically Developing Siblings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-nextgensibs-funding/) - NEW YORK — October 12, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced the first funding recipients in its ‘Next Gen Sibs’ research project. The goal of this project is to establish a future collaborative network that will help in identification, evaluation and possible diagnosis
- [ASF Launches Novel ‘Participate in Research’ Website Directory](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/launches-novel-participate-in-research-directory/) - This free searchable directory will match families with autism studies and speed up the process of enrolling participants in research. NEW YORK — September 13, 2022 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced the launch of the ‘Participate in Research’directory
- [Golf Legend Ernie Els Joins Rides FAR as Ambassador to Raise Awareness for the October 1 Charity Event Benefiting ASF](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/golf-legend-ernie-els-joins-rides-far-as-ambassador/) - Els co-founded Els for Autism®, which collaborates with ASF to improve the lives of people with autism NEW YORK, September 8, 2022 — Rides FAR (For Autism Research), the annual charity cycling and walking event benefiting the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), today announced that Hall of Fame golfer and autism advocate Ernie Els has joined
- [Jonah Zimiles Named ASF Board Treasurer](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/jonah-zimiles-named-board-treasurer/) - Zimiles takes over the role from Dr. Paul Offit, who served as treasurer since 2005NEW YORK — August 26, 2022 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced that Board Member Jonah Zimiles has takenover the role of Board Treasurer.The announcement
- [ASF Announces Recipients of the 2022 Suzanne Wright Memorial Research Accelerator Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/recipients-of-the-2022-suzanne-wright-accelerator-grants/) - These grants support studies related to gastrointestinal issues in autism, improving quality of life for people with profound autism, and validating an autism diagnostic tool for use online NEW YORK — August 24, 2022 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today
- [Rides FAR Event Leaders to Ring NYSE Closing Bell on August 9](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/rides-far-to-ring-nyse-closing-bell/) - The annual charity event benefits the Autism Science Foundation and its work to support critical autism research NEW YORK, August 1, 2022 — Rides FAR (For Autism Research), the annual charity cycling and walking event benefiting the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), today announced it will ring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Closing Bell® on
- [ASF Launches First-of-Its-Kind ‘Profound Autism’ Funding Mechanism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-launches-profound-autism-funding-mechanism/) - This new funding opportunity will support research on those with the highest support needs and comes less than a year after The Lancet formally endorsed the term ‘profound autism’ to help support this vulnerable, underserved population NEW YORK — July 18, 2022 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative
- [Teresa Giudice, Louie Ruelas of RHONJ and DWTS Alum Tony Dovolani to Serve as Celebrity Judges at the Dancing Stars Gala](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/teresa-giudice-louie-ruelas-tony-dovolani-to-judge-dancing-stars-of-westchester/) - Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' and 'Dancing with the Stars' Alum Tony Dovolani to Serve as Celebrity Judges at the Dancing Stars of Westchester Gala on June 18. The event will raise funds for critical autism research. Vote for your favorite star today to aid our efforts! New
- [ASF Awards 2022 Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships to Nine Early-Career Researchers](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2022-pre-and-postdoctoral-fellowships/) - Grants will fund studies that are expected to increase our basic understanding of autism and explore ways to improve quality of life NEW YORK — April 19, 2022 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced the recipients of its annual
- [ASF Awards Five New Undergraduate Research Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/undergraduate-research-grants-2022/) - NEW YORK — March 31, 2022 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families facing autism and to funding innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual undergraduate summer research fellowships. Grants have been awarded to David Barrett of Vanderbilt University, Jessie Greatorex of Michigan State University, Grace
- [Autism Science Foundation Launches New Website, Providing Evidence-Based Support to Families and Scientists](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/new-website-launch/) - The new site offers information for every phase of the autism journey, as well as access to key autism science news, events and research opportunities NEW YORK — March 1, 2022 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families facing autism and to funding innovative autism research, has announced the
- [The late Suzanne Wright and Samantha Els to Receive the<br>2022 Autism Science Foundation Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2022-caryn-schwartzman-spirit-award/) - Inspired by her grandson who is diagnosed with profound autism, Wright co-founded Autism Speaks. Els co-founded Sam’s Sibs Stick Together, which supports siblings of individuals with autism NEW YORK — February 22, 2022 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, has announced that the late
- [ASF’s 9th Annual Day of Learning Will Highlight Research Priorities and Leisure Activities](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asfs-9th-annual-day-of-learning-will-highlight-research-priorities-and-leisure-activities/) - ASF’s annual TED-style science conference will take place both in person and online. Registration is now open. New York, Feb. 01, 2022 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research, today announces that registration is open for its annual “Day of Learning,” which will take place on March
- [Journal "Nature" calls ASF a "Voice for Science"](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/journal-nature-calls-asf-a-voice-for-science/) - The e-mail that ended one career for Alison Singer, but started another, arrived as she was cooking dinner for her daughters one evening in January 2009. Singer was preoccupied. At a committee meeting she was due to attend in Washington DC the next day, she and others were set to vote on a plan that
- [Alison Singer interviewed on WGN Radio Chicago](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/audio-alison-singer-interviewed-on-wgn-radio-chicago/) - The Founder and President of Autism Science Foundation, Alison Singer, joins Mike McConnell for conversation about autism including causes, cures and treatments for the condition. Link: Interview with Alison Singer, The Founder and President of Autism Science Foundation
- [Autism Science Foundation Recipe4Hope Campaign  Will Raise Funds for Pre- and Post-Doctoral  Autism Research Fellowships](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-recipe4hope-campaign-will-raise-funds-for-pre-and-post-doctoral-autism-research-fellowships/) - New York, NY — [December 1, 2011] —The Autism Science Foundation today announced the launch of its special year-end fundraising campaign Recipe4Hope. Every dollar donated to the campaign will go directly to fund pre- and post-doctoral autism research fellowships to expand our understanding about what causes autism and to develop better treatments. “We know that
- [Autism Science Foundation Offers IMFAR Travel Grants to Autism Stakeholders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-offers-imfar-travel-grants-to-autism-stakeholders-2/) - Funds will enable parents, individuals with autism and others to attend the leading autism research conference The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced that is offering a limited number of grants to parents of children with autism, individuals with autism, and other stakeholders to support attendance
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces IMFAR Travel Grant Recipients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-imfar-travel-grant-recipients/) - (March 22, 2012--New York, NY)-- The Autism Science Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced the recipients of its 2012 IMFAR Travel Grants. ASF will make 12 awards to autism stakeholders to cover expenses related to attending the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) in Toronto, Canada in May
- [1 in 88 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, CDC reports](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/1-in-88-diagnosed-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-cdc-reports/) - 1 in 48 boys diagnosed with autism (March 29, 2012—Atlanta) The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta today reported that 1 in 88 children (1 in 48 boys) is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous reports had pegged the number at 1 in 110. The CDC will be holding a conference call with
- [HHS Secretary Sebelius Appoints New IACC Members; ASF president Alison Singer reappointed](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/hhs-secretary-sebelius-appoints-new-iacc-members-asf-president-alison-singer-reappointed/) - The Department of Health and Human Services today announced the names of the fifteen individuals invited to participate as public members of the newly reauthorized Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC). Among the 15 are Alison Singer, president of the Autism Science Foundation, who was reappointed for a second term. Dr. David Mandell, a member of
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces 50% Increase in  Pre- & Postdoctoral Grant Funding](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-50-increase-in-pre-postdoctoral-grant-funding/) - Nine new projects to be funded (April 6, 2012 -- New York, NY)-- The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual pre- and postdoctoral fellowships. Six postdoctoral and three predoctoral grants will be awarded to student/mentor teams conducting research in autism interventions, treatment targets,
- [Autism Science Foundation and UJA-Federation of New York to Launch Survey of Services Needs of Young Adults with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-and-uja-federation-of-new-york-to-launch-survey-of-services-needs-of-young-adults-with-autism/) - (April 25, 2012—New York, NY)--The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, and UJA-Federation of New York, an organization dedicated to strengthening the Jewish people and inspiring a passion for Jewish life and learning, announced today that they will work together to launch a survey of the services needs
- [ASF President Alison Singer Appears on PBS's Charlie Rose](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-president-alison-singer-appears-on-pbss-charlie-rose/) - PBS's "Charlie Rose" explores the most current autism science with guests Autism with Eric Kandel of Columbia University, Gerald Fischbach of The Simons Foundation, Uta Frith of University College London, Matthew State of Yale University, and Alison Singer of the Autism Science Foundation. Watch the full episode here.
- [CDSweep Makes it Easy to Clean Out Your Unwanted CDs and Help Support Autism Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/cdsweep-makes-it-easy-to-clean-out-your-unwanted-cds-and-help-support-autism-research/) - (New York, NY) -- CDSweep (www.cdsweep.com) launches today with an easy way to do a clean sweep of all your unwanted CDs and help fund critical autism research. Just box up all of your unwanted CDs and DVDs, ship them free with prepaid FedEx labels, and for each disc received a donation will be made
- [Autism Science Foundation to Develop Brain Tissue Donation Awareness Campaign with Support from Simons Foundation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-to-develop-brain-tissue-donation-awareness-campaign-with-support-from-simons-foundation/) - 2-year grant from the Simons Foundation will support multi-media campaign designed to support and encourage brain tissue donation for autism research (October 1, 2012—New York, NY)--The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced that it had received a two-year, $600,000 grant from the Simons Foundation to develop
- [Autism Science Foundation Partnering with UJA-Federation to Launch Three Surveys Designed to Identify Services and Needs for Adults with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-partnering-with-uja-federation-to-launch-three-surveys-designed-to-identify-services-and-needs-for-adults-with-autism/) - The New Surveys — Conducted on behalf of UJA-Federation by the Autism Science Foundation and the Interactive Autism Network — Aim to Help Service Providers Expand Programs That Support All Those Affected by Autism (OCTOBER 11, 2012—New York, NY) UJA-Federation of New York announced today the launch of a series of surveys designed to determine
- [Recipe4Hope Campaign Will Raise Funds for Pre- and Post-Doctoral Autism Research Fellowships](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/recipe4hope-campaign-will-raise-funds-for-pre-and-post-doctoral-autism-research-fellowships/) - The Autism Science Foundation today announced the launch of its annual year end fundraising campaign, Recipe4Hope. Every dollar donated to the campaign will go directly to funding pre- and post-doctoral autism research fellowships to expand our understanding of what causes autism and to develop better treatments. “We know that autism research is a great source of
- [IACC Chair and NIMH Director Thomas Insel Discusses Autism Progress](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/iacc-chair-and-nimh-director-thomas-insel-discusses-autism-progress/) - Every year the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) updates its Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder Research, identifying progress and new opportunities across the range of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research. Each year this task gets more difficult. In 2012, the speed of progress was so rapid that each draft of the Plan was out
- [Autism Science Foundation and Dance2BFit Host Zumba Mania on April 6, 2013](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-and-dance2bfit-host-zumba-mania-on-april-6-2013/) - Get Fit! Feel Fab! Raise Funds! (April 1, 2013—New York, NY) The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) and Dance2BFit will host their first annual Zumba Mania, a fun and fun-draising event for families and individuals affected by autism, on April 6, 2013 at Dance2BFit Studios in Mamaroneck. The event will raise money to fund research to
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces  2013 Grant Recipients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-2013-grant-recipients/) - Nine new projects to be funded (April 15, 2013 -- New York, NY)—Today, the Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, announced the recipients of its annual pre- and postdoctoral fellowships, as well as the first recipient of a new 3-year early career award, and the recipient of its first treatment
- [Autism Science Foundation Issues New Request for Scientific Grant Proposals](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-issues-new-request-for-scientific-grant-proposals-2/) - (August 15, 2013—New York, NY)--The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced that it had issued a new request for scientific proposals. ASF is inviting applications for pre- and postdoctoral training awards from graduate students, medical students and postdoctoral fellows interested in pursuing careers in basic and
- [Mix Up a Recipe4Hope and Help Raise Dough for Autism Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/mix-up-a-recipe4hope-and-help-raise-dough-for-autism-research/) - The Autism Science Foundation today announced the launch of its special year-end fundraising campaign, Recipe4Hope. The centerpiece of the campaign is a short video that showcases a mother and children baking holiday cookies, mirroring the sentiment that sound scientific research takes the right ingredients, used the right way, to create the right results. Researching the
- [Study Linking Autism, Vaccines Deemed an "Elaborate Fraud"](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/study-linking-autism-vaccines-deemed-an-elaborate-fraud/) - Andrew Wakefield’s 1998 MMR study, originally published and then retracted by the Lancet, has been called an “elaborate fraud” by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) after a lengthy investigation. BMJ concluded Dr. Andrew Wakefield misrepresented or altered the medical histories of all 12 of the patients whose cases formed the basis of the 1998 study
- [Gregg Ireland Joins Autism Science Foundation Board](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/gregg-ireland-joins-autism-science-foundation-board/) - The Autism Science Foundation announced today that Gregg Ireland had joined its board of directors. Gregg Ireland is a Senior Vice President of Capital World Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company. CRMC is the investment advisor for the American Funds with $1 trillion under management. Gregg joined Capital in 1972 and has
- [Dr. Paul Offit tells the Wall Street Journal  "Junk Science is Not a Victimless Crime"](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/dr-paul-offit-tells-the-wall-street-journal-junk-science-is-not-a-victimless-crime/) - ASF founding board member Dr. Paul Offit has an Op-Ed in today's Wall Street Journal. View the article here.
- [ASF Fundraising Outpaces Key National Index](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-fundraising-outpaces-key-national-index/) - (January 21, 2011) Donations to the Autism Science Foundation significantly outpaced the national Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving, a key index that measures donations to nonprofits, in the latest reporting period. For the three months ending in November 2010, the organizations in the index saw contributions grow by just 0.3 percent compared with those same
- [ASF Announces IMFAR Stakeholder Travel Grants Recipients: IMFAR Stakeholder Travel Awards will Support Parents, Individuals with Autism, Teachers & Students](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-announces-imfar-stakeholder-travel-grants-recipients-imfar-stakeholder-travel-awards-will-support-parents-individuals-with-autism-teachers-students/) - (March 10, 2011—New York, NY)—The Autism Science Foundation, a not for profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced the recipients of its IMFAR Stakeholder Travel grants. ASF will make 11 awards of up to $1000 to be used to cover expenses related to attending the International Meeting for Autism Research in
- [ASF Announces 2011 Pre and Postdoctoral Trianing Award Recipients: Pre& Post Doctoral Funding Increased 22% in 2011](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-announces-2011-pre-and-postdoctoral-trianing-award-recipients-pre-post-doctoral-funding-increased-22-in-2011/) - (March 21, 2011—New York, NY)--The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual pre and post doctoral fellowships. In all, $220,000 in grants will be awarded to student/mentor teams conducting research in autism interventions, early diagnosis, biomarkers, and animal models. This funding level represents a
- [The Autism Science Foundation Applauds Introduction of New Medical Code for Wandering](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/the-autism-science-foundation-applauds-introduction-of-new-medical-code-for-wandering/) - (Press Release) -- The Autism Science Foundation applauds the announcement of a new ICD-9 subclassification code for wandering. Dr. Coleen Boyle, Director of the CDC’s National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, announced the formation of the new code this week at the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Meeting. The ICD-9-CM code for wandering will
- [2nd Annual "Celebrating Families: Mothers Day Brunch"](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/2nd-annual-celebrating-families-mothers-day-brunch/) - HONORING | DEBBIE AND LARRY HILIBRAND TEACHER OF THE YEAR | MARTIN STONE CARYN SCHWARTZMAN SPIRIT AWARD | PAT SCHISSEL A Day to celebrate families with fun, food and kid activities! The Advocates of the Year award will be presented to Debbie and Larry Hilibrand. The Hilibrands are strong supporters of autism research and community
- [ASF Co-Founder Karen London and ASF Scientific Advisor Dr. Eric London Recieve INSAR Advocate Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-co-founder-karen-london-and-asf-scientific-advisor-dr-eric-london-recieve-insar-advocate-award/) - (May 12, 2011 - San Diego, CA) – Autism Science Foundation Co-Founder Karen London and Autism Science Foundation Scientific Advisory Board Member Dr. Eric London today received the International Society of Autism Research (INSAR) Advocate Award. The inaugural award was presented at the 10th Anniversary International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) in San Diego, CA.
- [Scoring Goals for Autism: Philadelphia, June 4, 2011](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/scoring-goals-for-autism-philadelphia-june-4-2011/) - On June 4, Autism Science Foundation will kick off its first “Scoring Goals for Autism" in Philadelphia, PA. This event will raise money to help us find out what causes autism and to develop better treatments for children, teens and adults with autism. We need your help! The Scoring Goals for Autism tournament will be
- [ASF Strongly Supports Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-strongly-supports-combating-autism-reauthorization-act-of-2011/) - The new bill reauthorizes the Combating Autism Act of 2006 (CAA), which has played a critical role in advancing autism research and treatment. The original CAA, set to sunset on September 30, 2011, expanded federal investment for autism research through NIH, increased services, diagnosis and treatment through HRSA, and enhanced surveillance and awareness efforts by
- [New Scientist Interviews on the ASF YouTube Channel](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/new-scientist-interviews-on-the-asf-youtube-channel/) - Catch up on the latest autism research at the ASF YouTube Channel. This week we posted interviews with Dr. Eric Courchesne, keynote speaker at IMFAR, as well as interviews with six new ASF-funded pre and post doctoral fellows. Dr. Eric Courchesne, keynote speaker at IMFAR, describes the underlying brain biology of autism and shares new
- [Autism Science Foundation Issues New Request for Scientific Grant Proposals](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-issues-new-request-for-scientific-grant-proposals-4/) - (August 18, 2011—New York, NY)--The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced that it had issued a new request for scientific proposals. ASF is inviting applications for Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards from graduate students, medical students and postdoctoral fellows interested in pursuing careers in basic and
- [Launch of NEW Website: Online Autism Research Destination for  Parents, Individuals with Autism, Scientists and Teachers](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/launch-of-new-website-online-autism-research-destination-for-parents-individuals-with-autism-scientists-and-teachers/) - (September 19, 2011—New York, NY)— The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, announced today that it has re-launched its website as an enhanced, interactive resource for parents, individuals with autism, teachers, scientists and other autism stakeholders. The website is the central distribution point for the latest in
- [ASF Expands Scientific Advisory Board: Dr. Joseph Buxbaum and Dr. Bryan King join board](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-expands-scientific-advisory-board-dr-joseph-buxbaum-and-dr-bryan-king-join-board/) - (September 27, 2011—New York, NY)--The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced that two additional autism scientists had joined its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The new members are Dr. Joseph Buxbaum, Director of the Seaver Autism Center and Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and
- [ASF Founding Board Member Dr. Paul Offit Elected to the Institute of Medicine](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-founding-board-member-dr-paul-offit-elected-to-the-institute-of-medicine/) - Autism Science Foundation Founding Board Member Dr. Paul Offit has been elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) at the Academy of Natural Sciences. For three decades, Dr. Offit has been a leading researcher in the fields of virology and immunology, and a well-respected and outspoken voice on the science, safety and value of childhood
- [Autism Science Foundation Issues Request for Applications: 2013 Research Enhancement Mini Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-issues-request-for-applications-2013-research-enhancement-mini-grants/) - The Autism Science Foundation has issued a new request for proposals. ASF is inviting applications for Research Enhancement Mini-Grants of up to $5000 to enable researchers to expand the scope or increase the efficiency of existing grants, or to take advantage of changes or findings that have occurred in or around the project that warrant
- [Autism Science Foundation Marks 5th Anniversary with a Day of Learning and Evening of Celebration](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-marks-5th-anniversary-with-a-day-of-learning-and-evening-of-celebration/) - AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION MARKS 5TH ANNIVERSARY with a DAY OF LEARNING & EVENING OF CELEBRATION Day of Learning will feature the Autism Community’s First TED-Style Scientific Conference (October 21, 2013—New York, NY) Today the Autism Science Foundation announced plans to celebrate the organization’s fifth anniversary with a full day of events at the Yale Club
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces 2013 Research Enhancement Grant Recipients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-2013-research-enhancement-grant-recipients/) - (November 12, 2013 -- New York, NY)—Today, the Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, announced the recipients of research enhancement mini grants. These grants are intended to enable researchers to expand the scope or increase the efficiency of existing grants, or to take advantage of changes or findings that have
- [Autism Science Foundation Offers Travel Awards for the 2014 International Meeting For Autism Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-offers-travel-awards-for-the-2014-international-meeting-for-autism-research/) - Funds will enable parents, teachers, students, individuals with autism and other stakeholders to attend leading autism research conference (January 7, 2014—New York, NY)--The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced that it is offering a limited number of grants to parents of children with autism, individuals with
- [First Business Summit on Employing Adults with Autism Convenes January 27-29 in North Carolina with Focus on Unique Role for Small  Businesses in Closing the Autism Employment Gap](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/first-business-summit-on-employing-adults-with-autism-convenes-january-27-29-in-north-carolina-with-focus-on-unique-role-for-small-businesses-in-closing-the-autism-employment-gap/) - CHAPEL HILL, NC (January 8, 2014) – As the U.S. prepares for a tsunami of young adults with autism who will enter the job market over the next decade, autism specialists and business leaders will assemble in Chapel Hill, NC on January 27-29 for the first summit to press for more small businesses solutions to
- [CDC: 1 in 68 Children has an Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/cdc-1-in-68-children-has-an-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Proportion of children with ASD and above average IQ on the rise The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reported that 1 in 68 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. This new estimate is roughly 30 percent higher than previous estimates reported in 2012 of 1 in 88 children. The number
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces Spring 2014 Pre- and Postdoctoral Grant Recipients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-spring-2014-pre-and-postdoctoral-grant-recipients/) - (April 10, 2014 -- New York, NY)-- The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual pre and post-doctoral fellowships. 5 postdoctoral and 4 predoctoral grants will be awarded to student/mentor teams conducting research in autism interventions, etiology, treatment targets, biomarkers, language development and animal
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces Undergraduate Summer Research Grant Recipients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-undergraduate-summer-research-grant-recipients/) - Autism Science Foundation Announces Undergraduate Summer Research Grant Recipients Nine students to receive funds (May 1, 2014 -- New York, NY)-- The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, today announced the recipients of its first undergraduate summer research grants. Nine grants will be awarded to highly-accomplished undergraduate student/mentor teams conducting
- [Autism Science Foundation and Woodstock Chimes Announce Partnership Program](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-and-woodstock-chimes-announce-partnership-program/) - Proceeds of “Woodstock Chimes for AutismTM” to Benefit ASF Science Programs (NEW YORK, NY, July 17, 2014) The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) and Woodstock Chimes, today announced that ASF will be a new beneficiary of “Woodstock Chimes for Autism”, a Woodstock Charitable ChimeTM, where 100% of Woodstock Chimes’ after-tax profits are donated to autism treatment
- [Autism Science Foundation Issues New Request for Scientific Grant Proposals](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-issues-new-request-for-scientific-grant-proposals/) - Informational Conference Call: September 15, 2015, 12:00pm et (August 11, 2014—New York, NY)--The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced that it had issued a new request for scientific proposals. ASF is inviting applications for pre- and postdoctoral training awards and medical school gap year research training
- [Alycia Halladay, PhD, Named Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/alycia-halladay-phd-named-chief-science-officer-of-the-autism-science-foundation/) - (August 25, 2014- New York, NY)-- The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, today announced that Dr. Alycia Halladay will join the organization as Chief Science Officer. The announcement was made by Autism Science Foundation president Alison Singer. “Dr. Halladay is the perfect person to lead our growing science department”
- [Autism Science Foundation Issues Request for Undergraduate Summer Research Scientific Grant Proposals](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-issues-request-for-undergraduate-summer-research-scientific-grant-proposals/) - AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION ISSUES REQUEST FOR UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC GRANT PROPOSALS Grants will fund 8 weeks of summer research by undergraduate students (January 7, 2015—New York, NY)--The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced that it has issued a new request for scientific proposals. ASF is
- [Autism Science Foundation Offers IMFAR Travel Grants to Autism Stakeholders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-offers-imfar-travel-grants-to-autism-stakeholders/) - AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION OFFERS IMFAR TRAVEL GRANTS TO AUTISM STAKEHOLDERS Application Period Now Open: Funds will enable parents, individuals with autism, teachers, therapists, students and others to attend the world’s leading autism research conference (January 07, 2015—New York, NY)--The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced that
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces Spring 2015 Pre- and Postdoctoral Grant Recipients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-spring-2015-pre-and-postdoctoral-grant-recipients/) - Autism Science Foundation Announces Spring 2015 Pre- and Postdoctoral Grant Recipients Nine new early career scientists to be funded (April 2, 2015 -- New York, NY)-- The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual pre- and postdoctoral fellowships. Four postdoctoral and five pre-doctoral grants
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces 2015 Undergraduate Summer Research Grant Recipients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-2015-undergraduate-summer-research-grant-recipients/) - Autism Science Foundation Announces 2015 Undergraduate Summer Research Grant Recipients (April 30, 2015 -- New York, NY)-- The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual undergraduate summer research grants. Five grants will be awarded to highly-accomplished undergraduate student/mentor teams conducting research in gene/environment interactions,
- [ASF Issues Request for Applications: 2015 Research Enhancement Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-issues-request-for-applications-2015-research-enhancement-grants/) - The Autism Science Foundation has issued a new request for proposals. ASF is inviting applications for Research Enhancement Mini-Grants of up to $5000 to enable researchers to expand the scope or increase the efficiency of existing grants, or to take advantage of changes or findings that have occurred in or around the project that warrant
- [The Autism Science Foundation Names Financial Sector Veteran And Extraordinary Ventures Founder Gregg Ireland As Chairman](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/the-autism-science-foundation-names-financial-sector-veteran-and-extraordinary-ventures-founder-gregg-ireland-as-chairman/) - THE AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION NAMES FINANCIAL SECTOR VETERAN AND EXTRAORDINARY VENTURES FOUNDER GREGG IRELAND AS CHAIRMAN The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, announced today that Gregg Ireland will become its board chairman effective January 1, 2016, following a unanimous vote by its board of directors. Mr. Ireland,
- [Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) New Members Announced](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/interagency-autism-coordinating-committee-iacc-new-members-announced/) - AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT ALISON SINGER REAPPOINTED TO THIRD TERM ON INTERAGENCY AUTISM COORDINATING COMMITTEE (IACC) ASF Scientific Advisors Dr. David Mandell and Dr. Kevin Pelphrey also Appointed NEW YORK, NY (October 28, 2015) – Autism Science Foundation President Alison Singer has been reappointed to serve a third term as a public member of the
- [Hilibrand Foundation Partners with the Autism Science Foundation In Support of the Autism Sisters Project](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/hilibrand-foundation-partners-with-the-autism-science-foundation-in-support-of-the-autism-sisters-project/) - New Research Initiative Seeking the Involvement of Unaffected Sisters of Individuals with Autism in the Search for Autism’s “Female Protective Effect” NEW YORK, NY (February 2, 2016) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced that the Hilibrand Foundation will be partnering with the organization in support of
- [Parent Advocates Tim Bak And Erin Lopes to Receive The Autism Science Foundation's 2016 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/parent-advocates-tim-bak-and-erin-lopes-to-receive-the-autism-science-foundations-2016-caryn-schwartzman-spirit-award/) - Scoring Goals for Autism Co-Founders Raised More Than $50K for Autism Research in 2015 Alone NEW YORK, NY (February 22, 2016) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that autism advocates Tim Bak and Erin Lopes, co-founders of Scoring Goals for Autism and dedicated parents
- [Dr. Thomas Insel, Former NIMH Director, Named to Autism Science Foundation's Scientific Advisory Board](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/dr-thomas-insel-former-nimh-director-named-to-autism-science-foundations-scientific-advisory-board/) - NEW YORK, NY (February 23, 2016) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that Dr. Thomas Insel, former director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and currently Director, Clinical Neuroscience, in Alphabet Inc.’s Verily Life Sciences division, has joined the organization’s scientific advisory board. As
- [ASF President and Chief Science Officer React to New CDC Report Showing Autism Prevalence Remains At 1 In 68](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-president-and-chief-science-officer-react-to-new-cdc-report-showing-autism-prevalence-remains-at-1-in-68/) - Calls for Improved Identification of Minority Children, Research into Gender Differences, and Enhanced Services Infrastructure NEW YORK, NY (March 31, 2016) – Autism Science Foundation President Alison Singer today participated in a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) telephone briefing to discuss the CDC’s latest autism prevalence report. The CDC reported that autism prevalence has remained
- [ASF Announces Spring 2016 Grant Recipients for Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships and Undergraduate Summer Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/3821/) - Fifteen Early Career Scientists to be Funded NEW YORK, NY (April 5, 2016) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual pre- and post-doctoral fellowship programs and undergraduate summer research grants. Four post-doctoral and five pre-doctoral fellowship grants will be awarded to
- [ASF Announces Additional 2016 Research Accelerator Grant Recipients in the U.S. and Portugal](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-announces-additional-2016-research-accelerator-grant-recipients-in-the-u-s-and-portugal/) - First-Ever International Research Grant Offered by ASF NEW YORK, NY (August 16, 2016) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research, today announced two additional recipients of its 2016 Research Accelerator Grants. These grants are designed to expand the scope, speed the progress, increase the efficiency and improve final
- [Author and Advocate Liane Kupferberg Carter to Receive the Autism Science Foundation's 2017 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/author-and-advocate-liane-kupferberg-carter-to-receive-the-autism-science-foundations-2017-caryn-schwartzman-spirit-award/) - Author of Acclaimed Memoir “Ketchup is My Favorite Vegetable: A Family Grows Up with Autism” NEW YORK, NY (January 26, 2017) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that Liane Kupferberg Carter, a nationally-known writer and advocate for the autism community, will receive
- [Leading Autism Researchers, Clinicians and Service Providers Will Give TED-Style Talks at the Autism Science Foundation’s Fourth Annual “Day of Learning” on March 30](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/leading-autism-researchers-clinicians-and-service-providers-will-give-ted-style-talks-at-the-autism-science-foundations-fourth-annual-day-of-learning-on-march-30/) - Talks Focus on Research Advances, from Practical Skill Development, Modifiable Risk Factors and Gender Differences to Housing Options and Improving Communication between Parents and Teachers NEW YORK, NY (February 8, 2017) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding and advancing innovative autism research, will host its fourth annual “Day of
- [Dr. Robert Schultz of CHOP Added as New Speaker at ASF's 4th Annual Day of Learning on March 30](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/dr-robert-schultz-of-chop-added-as-new-speaker-at-asfs-4th-annual-day-of-learning-on-march-30/) - Talks to Focus on New Technologies Being Used to Improve Autism Diagnosis NEW YORK, NY (February 23, 2017) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding and advancing innovative autism research, announced today that Robert T. Schultz, PhD, director of the Center for Autism Research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- [ASF Announces 2017 Grant Recipients for Undergraduate Summer Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-announces-2017-grant-recipients-for-undergraduate-summer-research/) - Funding Will Support the Work of Autism Researchers at the Start of Their Careers NEW YORK, NY (March 23, 2017) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual undergraduate summer research grants. Six grants have been awarded to highly-accomplished undergraduates who will
- [ASF Announces Recipients of 2017 IMFAR Travel Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-announces-recipients-of-2017-imfar-travel-grants/) - Five Autism Community Stakeholders to Attend the World’s Leading Autism Research Conference (March 23, 2017 – New York, NY) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its 2017 IMFAR Travel Grants, which enable a group of autism stakeholders to attend the International Meeting
- [ASF Announces Recipients of Spring 2017 Pre- and Post-Doctoral Fellowships](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-announces-recipients-of-spring-2017-pre-and-post-doctoral-fellowships/) - Nine Early Career Scientist and Mentor Teams Receive Funding NEW YORK, NY (April 27, 2017) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual pre- and post-doctoral fellowship grants. Three pre-doctoral and six post-doctoral fellowship grants will be awarded to student and mentor
- [ASF Announces 2017 Research Accelerator Grant Recipients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-announces-2017-research-accelerator-grant-recipients/) - NEW YORK, NY (June 14, 2017) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its 2017 Research Accelerator Grants. These grants are designed to expand the scope, speed the progress, increase the efficiency, and improve final product dissemination of active autism research grants. This
- [Former NIMH Director Dr. Thomas Insel Named to Autism Science Foundation Board of Directors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/former-nimh-director-dr-thomas-insel-named-to-autism-science-foundation-board-of-directors/) - NEW YORK, NY (November 9, 2017) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for- profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, today announced the appointment of Thomas R. Insel, M.D., president and co-Founder of Mindstrong Health, to its Board of Directors. Dr. Insel is the Former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces Recipient of New Research Accelerator Grant](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/4547/) - Ms. Anne Roux of Drexel University to use funding to improve employment outcomes for transition-aged youth with autism NEW YORK, NY (December 12, 2017) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing innovative autism research, today announced the recipient of its research accelerator grant. These grants are designed to expand the scope,
- [Founders of Yes She Can Inc. and [words] Bookstore to Receive the Autism Science Foundation's 2018 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/founders-yes-can-inc-words-bookstore-receive-autism-science-foundations-2018-caryn-schwartzman-spirit-award/) - NEW YORK, NY (February 13, 2018) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that Marjorie Madfis, founder of Yes She Can Inc., and Jonah and Ellen Zimiles, founders of [words] bookstore in Maplewood, NJ, will receive this year’s Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award. Both
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces  Recipients of Spring 2018 Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-recipients-spring-2018-pre-postdoctoral-fellowships/) - Eight Early Career Scientist and Mentor Teams Receive Funding NEW YORK, NY (April 11, 2018) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, today announced the 2018 recipients of its annual pre- and postdoctoral fellowship grants. Three predoctoral and five postdoctoral fellowship grants will be awarded to student and
- [Autism prevalence slightly higher in CDC’s ADDM Network](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-prevalence-slightly-higher-cdcs-addm-network/) - Findings based on autism tracking in 11 US communities About 1 in 59 eight -year-old children in 11 communities across the United States were identified as having autism in 2014, according to a report published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Surveillance Summary. The data in this report come from CDC’s Autism
- [Autism Science Foundation Awards New Grant to Examine Mechanism of Sex Differences in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-awards-new-grant-examine-mechanism-sex-differences-autism/) - NEW YORK, NY (July 2, 2018) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing innovative autism research, today announced that its 2018 Research Accelerator Grant is presented to Allison Jack, PhD, of the Autism and Neurodevelopment Disorders Institute at George Washington University. This grant is designed to expand the scope, speed the
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces New Scientific Advisory Board Members](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-new-scientific-advisory-board-members/) - NEW YORK, NY (July 16, 2018) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, today announced the appointment of Guoping Feng, PhD, of MIT, Stephan Sanders, PhD, BMBS, of UC San Francisco, and Robert T. Schultz, PhD, of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
- [New Consortium of Research and Advocacy Organizations to Encourage Genetics-First Approach to Autism Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/new-consortium-research-advocacy-organizations-encourage-genetics-first-approach-autism-research/) - AGENDA’s First Initiative is a Unified Registry of Family Data NEW YORK, NY (October 17, 2018) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, together with the Dup15q Alliance, the FRAXA Research Foundation, the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation, the Rett Syndrome Research Trust, the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, and the
- [AJ Drexel Autism Institute Seeking Researchers for Early Detection and Intervention Research Program](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/aj-drexel-autism-institute-seeking-researchers-early-detection-intervention-research-program/) - The Early Detection and Intervention Research Program at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute is accepting applications for TWO research positions. The primary responsibility of the Research Scientist position will be to contribute to current funded studies, including the new Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) Network examining the long-term effects of early detection and treatment, as
- [Melissa and Bryan Harkins, Chairs of Wall Street Rides FAR, to Receive the 2019 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/melissa-bryan-harkins-chairs-wall-street-rides-far-receive-2019-caryn-schwartzman-spirit-award/) - NEW YORK, NY (February 15, 2019) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that Bryan and Melissa Harkins will receive this year’s Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award. The Harkins are the founders and chairs of the Wall Street Rides FAR bicycling event, which has
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces 2019 Grant Recipients for Undergraduate Summer Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-2019-grant-recipients-undergraduate-summer-research/) - NEW YORK, NY (March 12, 2019) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual undergraduate summer research grants. Four grants have been awarded to promising undergraduates who will study autism risk genes in zebrafish and fruit flies, investigate the relationship between autism
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces Recipients of  2019 Spring Pre and Postdoctoral Fellowships](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-recipients-2019-spring-pre-postdoctoral-fellowships/) - Six Early Career Scientist and Mentor Teams Receive Funding NEW YORK, NY (April 16, 2019) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, today announced the 2019 recipients of its annual pre- and postdoctoral fellowship grants. Four predoctoral and two postdoctoral fellowship grants will be awarded to student and
- [Wall Street Rides FAR to Ring NYSE Opening Bell on August 19, 2019](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/wall-street-rides-far-ring-nyse-opening-bell-august-19-2019/) - New York, Aug. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wall Street Rides FAR (WSRF), the annual charity cycling/walk event benefiting the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), today announced that it will ring the NYSE Opening Bell® on August 19, 2019. The event, which was co-founded five years ago by Bryan and Melissa Harkins, has raised over $1 million
- [Autism Society of America President Scott Badesch Joins Autism Science Foundation Board of Directors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-society-america-president-scott-badesch-joins-autism-science-foundation-board-directors/) - NEW YORK, NY (September 3, 2019) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for- profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, today announced the appointment of Scott Badesch, president of the Autism Society of America, to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Gregg Ireland, Chairman of the Autism Science Foundation Board
- [Autism Science Foundation Grant will Expand Literacy Intervention to Include a Broader Diversity of Children](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-grant-will-expand-literacy-intervention-include-broader-diversity-children/) - (October 8, 2019 -- New York, NY)—The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, today announced that it would grant an Accelerator Award to Dr. Veronica Fleury, of Florida State University. The award will enable Dr. Fleury to expand her Department of Education-funded project, which delivers a literacy intervention to improve
- [Cboe Executive Vice President Bryan Harkins Named to Autism Science Foundation Board of Directors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/cboe-executive-vice-president-bryan-harkins-named-autism-science-foundation-board-directors/) - New York, Jan. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, today announced the appointment of Bryan Harkins, Executive Vice President and Head of Markets, Cboe Global Markets, to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Gregg Ireland, Chairman of the ASF
- [Former Autism Society of America President Scott Badesch, to Receive the Autism Science Foundation's 2020 Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/former-autism-society-america-president-scott-badesch-receive-autism-science-foundations-2020-caryn-schwartzman-spirit-award/) - NEW YORK, NY (February 18, 2020) – The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that Scott Badesch will receive this year’s Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award. Scott served as president of the Autism Society of America for 10 years before retiring in January, 2020. He
- [Autism Science Foundation Co-Founder and President Alison Singer to Receive Honorary Degree from Emory University](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-co-founder-president-alison-singer-receive-honorary-degree-emory-university/) - New York, Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that Alison Singer, Co-Founder and President of ASF, will receive an honorary degree from Emory University. The degree will be conferred at Emory’s 175th Commencement, scheduled for Monday, May 11. The
- [Autism Science Foundation Comments on Today’s CDC Data Showing Autism Prevalence Rate Rising to 1 in 54 from 1 in 59](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-comments-todays-cdc-data-showing-autism-prevalence-rate-rising-1-54-1-59/) - NEW YORK — March 26, 2020 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced that 1 in 54 eight-year old children have been identified with autism, a rise from the 1 in 59 rate announced two years ago. The increased prevalence rate announced today is based on a study of children who
- [ASF Announces 2020 Grant Recipients for Undergraduate Summer Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-2020-grant-recipients-undergraduate-summer-research/) - Funding Will Support the Work of Autism Researchers at the Start of Their Careers NEW YORK, NY (April 8, 2020) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual undergraduate summer research fellowships. Four grants have been awarded to promising undergraduates who will
- [New “Pivot Grants” Available for Autism Researchers & Scientists  Facing COVID-19 Hardship](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/new-pivot-grants-available-autism-researchers-scientists-facing-covid-19-hardship/) - NEW YORK — April 13, 2020 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) invites applications for its new COVID-19 Pivot Grant Program. This funding is intended to help scientists manage challenges they are facing in conducting research projects due to the COVID-19 emergency. The funding is meant to help cover new costs encountered due to adaptations
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces Recipients of Second Round of  COVID-19 Pivot Grant Recipients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-recipients-second-round-covid-19-pivot-grant-recipients/) - New grants will seek to measure social communication skills in children with autism who are stuck at home, and will help expand a special education math curriculum for use online. ASF also announces a request for applications for a third round of pivot grants and launches a new funding mechanism to study the effects of
- [Autism Science Foundation Awards Grant to PEERbots to Expand Robot-Powered Telehealth Solutions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-awards-grant-peerbots-expand-robot-powered-telehealth-solutions/) - NEW YORK — October 13, 2020 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding autism research, today announced that it has awarded a grant to PEERbots, a nonprofit organization that develops social robot puppet software to support telehealth for children, especially beneficial to those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). The PEERbot
- [Autism Science Foundation Wins 2020 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-wins-2020-top-rated-award-greatnonprofits/) - To view press release in full, click here. ASF earns distinction for eighth consecutive year, which comes as the organization has pivoted to meet pandemic-related challenges for autism families and researchers NEW YORK — October 26, 2020 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today
- [Autism Science Foundation Selected as 2020 ICAP Charity Day Beneficiary](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-selected-2020-icap-charity-day-beneficiary/) - NEW YORK — November 18, 2020 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, announced today that it has been selected as a beneficiary for the upcoming 2020 ICAP Charity Day, which this year will be held Thursday, December 10. Since 1993, the ICAP Charity Day
- [Autism Science Foundation Funds New Round of COVID-19 Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-funds-new-round-covid-19-grants/) - Latest grants will measure the validity of new online autism assessments and examine the mental health consequences of the pandemic on individuals with autism spectrum disorder NEW YORK — December 22, 2020 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced its third round of
- [Autism Science Foundation Chief Science Officer Dr. Alycia Halladay Elected Board President of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-chief-science-officer-dr-alycia-halladay-elected-board-president-phelan-mcdermid-syndrome-foundation/) - Dr. Halladay will continue in her primary role at ASF as she takes on new responsibilities with PMSF, playing key roles in both organizations as they work to support families and fund critical research projects related to autism and neurodevelopmental disorders NEW YORK — January 21, 2021 — The board and management of the Autism
- [[words] Bookstore Founder and Managing Principal Jonah Zimiles Named to Autism Science Foundation Board of Directors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/words-bookstore-founder-managing-principal-jonah-zimiles-named-autism-science-foundation-board-directors/) - NEW YORK — February 4, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding and supporting innovative autism research, today announced the appointment of Jonah Zimiles, Founder and Managing Principal of [words] Bookstore in Maplewood, New Jersey, to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Gregg Ireland, Chairman of
- [Autism Science Foundation’s Day of Learning Will Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Autism Families](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundations-day-learning-will-address-impact-covid-19-autism-families/) - NEW YORK — February 18, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research, will host its 8th annual “Day of Learning,” a TED-style science conference for the autism community, on Thursday, April 22. The event will be held virtually for the second time amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Elise and Phil Orlando and the late Feda Almaliti to Receive the 2021 Autism Science Foundation Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/elise-phil-orlando-late-feda-almaliti-receive-2021-autism-science-foundation-caryn-schwartzman-spirit-award/) - The Orlandos co-founded the Foundation for Empowering Citizens with Autism (FECA) and Extraordinary Ventures New York (EVNY), which provide employment for people with autism. Almaliti was a nationally recognized autism advocate and founding board member of the National Council on Severe Autism NEW YORK — March 18, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces 2021 Undergraduate Research Grant Recipients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-2021-undergraduate-research-grant-recipients/) - New funding will support scientifically driven research from a diverse group of young scientists NEW YORK — March 30, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual undergraduate summer research fellowships. Grants have been awarded to: Beza Ayalew of UCLA,
- [Autism Science Foundation Earns GuideStar’s 2021 Gold Seal of Transparency](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-earns-guidestars-2021-gold-seal-transparency/) - The distinction highlights ASF’s commitment to providing donors deep clarity and insight into the organization’s work to support autism scientists and families NEW YORK — April 14, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced that it has received GuideStar’s Gold Seal of
- [ASF’s Latest COVID-19 Grants Will Fund Studies Focusing on Telehealth and the Pandemic’s Mental Health Impacts](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asfs-latest-covid-19-grants-will-fund-studies-focusing-telehealth-pandemics-mental-health-impacts/) - NEW YORK — June 7, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced its fourth round of COVID-19 Research Grant recipients. This funding opportunity was started in the very early days of the pandemic to support scientists who were struggling to continue their
- [ASF Funds Four New ‘Baby Siblings Research Consortium’ Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-funds-four-new-baby-siblings-research-consortium-grants/) - New grants will support BSRC’s efforts to understand the developmental origins and earliest signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder New York, July 28, 2021 -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced its 2021 Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC) database grant recipients. The grantees are
- [Autism Science Foundation Launches New Two-Year Post-Undergraduate Fellowship Awards](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/post-undergraduate-fellowships-launched/) - This new funding opportunity aims to complement ASF’s Pre- & Postdoctoral and Medical Student Gap Year Fellowships, and underscores a commitment to supporting early career autism researchers NEW YORK, Aug. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced the addition
- [Wall Street Rides FAR to Ring NYSE Closing Bell on August 30, 2021](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/wall-street-rides-far-ring-nyse-closing-bell-august-30-2021/) - Annual charity event to benefit the Autism Science Foundation celebrates its seventh year by ringing the NYSE Closing Bell® NEW YORK, AUG. 27, 2021 -- Wall Street Rides FAR (For Autism Research), the annual charity cycling and walking event benefiting the Autism Science Foundation (ASF), today announced that it will ring the New York
- [Autism Science Foundation Is Now Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/crypto/) - This new funding mechanism offers donors even more ways to support autism science and families NEW YORK —September 13, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today announced it is now accepting cryptocurrency donations via Every.org. Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD Coin, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Dai and
- [Veteran Journalist Kathy Ehrich Dowd Joins Autism Science Foundation as Director of Community Relations](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/kathy-ehrich-dowd-new-director-community-relations/) - This appointment comes during a period of significant growth for ASF, as autism families and researchers increasingly turn to the organization for support The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding and supporting innovative autism research, today announces veteran journalist and editor Kathy Ehrich Dowd as Director of Community Relations. In this
- [The Lancet Commission Formally Recognizes the Term ‘Profound Autism’](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/lancet-commission-profound-autism/) - This new concept will help people at the severe end of the autism spectrum gain better access to critical services NEW YORK — December 7, 2021 — The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, today calls attention to the publication of a new Lancet Commission report,
- [ASF Announces Grant to Provide Critical Support for the Work of the Baby Siblings Research Consortium](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-announces-grant-to-provide-critical-support-for-the-work-of-the-baby-siblings-research-consortium/) - To view the press release in its original form, click here. NEW YORK, NY (January 23, 2017) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing innovative autism research, today announced that it is providing $63,000 in funding over the next year for essential work to ensure the continuing viability of the Baby
- [ASF Named #1 Nonprofit Start-Up By Philanthropedia/Guidestar: A shining star to those interested in real science  and evidence based interventions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/asf-named-1-nonprofit-start-up-by-philanthropediaguidestar-a-shining-star-to-those-interested-in-real-science-and-evidence-based-interventions/) - The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, has been named the number one startup nonprofit in the “Disabilities” category by Philanthropedia/Guidestar. GuideStar is a nonprofit organization working to help donors make smarter donations by connecting them with some of the highest impact nonprofits in a cause. The rankings
- [Autism Science Foundation Issues New Request for Scientific Grant Proposals](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-issues-new-request-for-scientific-grant-proposals-3/) - Grants will fund pre- and post-doctoral autism research fellowships (August 16, 2012—New York, NY) The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, today announced that it had issued a new request for scientific proposals. ASF is inviting applications for Pre- and Post-doctoral Training Awards from graduate students, medical students
- [Autism Science Foundation Announces 2018 Grant Recipients for Undergraduate Summer Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/autism-science-foundation-announces-2018-grant-recipients-undergraduate-summer-research/) - To view the press release in its original form, click here. NEW YORK, NY (April 5, 2018) – The Autism Science Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative autism research, today announced the recipients of its annual undergraduate summer research grants. Four grants have been awarded to promising undergraduates who will conduct research investigating

## Recordings

- [ASF Day of Learning 2022 - Tom Bak](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2022-tom-bak/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2022 - Dr. Amy Wetherby](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2022-dr-amy-wetherby/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2022 - Dr. Matthew Maenner](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2022-dr-matthew-maenner/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2022 - Dr. Zoë Hawks](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2022-dr-zoe-hawks/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2022 - Richard Spurling](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2022-richard-spurling/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2022 - Dr. Brigitta Gundersen](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2022-dr-brigitta-gundersen/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2022 - Dr. Susan Daniels](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-dol-2022-dr-susan-daniels/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2016 - Dr. Peter Szatmari](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2016-dr-peter-szatmari/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2016 - Dr. John Constantino](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2016-dr-john-constantino/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2016 - Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2016-dr-jeremy-veenstra-vanderweele/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2016 - Dr. Jacqueline Crawley](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2016-dr-jacqueline-crawley/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2016 - Dr. Gerald Fischbach](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2016-dr-gerald-fischbach/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2016 - Dr. Alex Kolevzon](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2016-dr-alex-kolevzon/)
- [ASF Day of Learning - 2016 Dr. Theresa Hamlin](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2016-dr-theresa-hamlin/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2017 - Ms. Amy Lutz](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2017-ms-amy-lutz/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2017 - Dr. Wendy Chung](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2017-dr-wendy-chung/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2017 - Dr. Robert Schultz](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2017-dr-robert-schultz/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2017 - Dr. James McPartland](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2017-dr-james-mcpartland/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2017 - Dr. Donna Werling](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2017-dr-donna-werling/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2017 - Dr. David Mandell](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2017-dr-david-mandell/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2017 - Dr. Craig Newschaffer](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2017-dr-craig-newschaffer/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2017 - Dr. Celine Saulnier](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2017-dr-celine-saulnier/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2018 - Dr. Orrin Devinsky](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2018-dr-orrin-devinsky/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2018 - Dr. Susan Hyman](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2018-dr-susan-hyman/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2018 - Dr. Somer Bishop](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2018-dr-somer-bishop/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2018 - Dr. Michelle Failla](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2018-dr-michelle-failla/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2018 - Dr. Julie Lounds Taylor](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2018-dr-julie-lounds-taylor/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2018 - Dr. John Spiro](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2018-dr-john-spiro/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2018 - Dr. Ashura Buckley](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2018-dr-ashura-buckley/)
- [ASF Day of Learning West 2019 - Elizabeth Horn](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-west-2019-elizabeth-horn/)
- [ASF Day of Learning West 2019 - Dr. Donna Werling](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-west-2019-dr-werling/)
- [ASF Day of Learning West 2019 - Dr. Tom Insel](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-west-2019-dr-tom-insel/)
- [ASF Day of Learning West 2019 - Dr. David Mandell](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-west-2019-dr-mandell/)
- [ASF Day of Learning West 2019 - Dr. Desilu Glazebrook](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-west-2019-dr-glazebrook/)
- [ASF Day of Learning West 2019 - Dr. Lisa Croen](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-west-2019-dr-croen/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2019 - Dr. Sarkis Mazmanian](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2019-dr-sarkis-mazmanian/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2019 - Dr. Rebecca M. Jones](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2019-dr-rebecca-m-jones/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2019 - Dr. Paul Offit](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2019-dr-paul-offit/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2019 - Dr. Matthew Siegel](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2019-dr-matthew-siegel/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2019 - Dr. Natasha Marrus](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2019-dr-natasha-marrus/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2019 - Dr. Joshua Gordon](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2019-dr-joshua-gordon/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2019 - Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2019-dr-jeremy-veenstra-vanderweele/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2020 - Dr. Matt Lerner](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2020-dr-matt-lerner/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2020 - Dr. Melanie Pellechia](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2020-dr-melanie-pellechia/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2020 - Dr. Catherine Lord](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2020-dr-catherine-lord/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2020 - Dr. Brian Scasselatti](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2020-dr-brian-scasselatti/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2020 - Dr. Vanessa Hus Bal](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2020-dr-vanessa-hus-bal/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2021 - Dr. Brian Boyd](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2021-dr-brian-boyd/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2021 - Dr. Pam Feliciano](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2021-dr-pam-feliciano/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2021 - Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2021-dr-lonnie-zwaigenbaum/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2021 - Dr. Sarah Spence](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2021-dr-sarah-spence/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2021 - Dr. Orrin Devinsky](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2021-dr-orrin-devinsky/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2021 - Dr. Shafali Jeste](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2021-dr-shafali-jeste/)
- [ASF Day of Learning 2020 - Dr James McPartland](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/previous_recordings/asf-day-of-learning-2020-dr-james-mcpartland/)

## Resources

- [Podcast: The Different Flavors of Early Intervention](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-different-flavors-of-early-intervention/) - You may have heard terms in early intervention like “NDBI” or “Early Start Denver Model” and wondered if there was a difference in efficacy behind all these flavors of toddler interventions. On this week’s podcast, we speak to Dr. Giacomo Vivanti from @DrexelAutism, who combined data from 4 of these interventions across 700 children to
- [Podcast: A lesson on leucovorin](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-a-lesson-on-leucovorin/) - Two pediatricians, a child neurologist and a child psychiatrist walk into the ASF weekly science podcast to discuss the safety, efficacy and appropriateness of leucovorin, the drug that the HHS is fast tracking through the FDA approval process. Does it work? Is it safe? What should I do or know when I talk to my
- [Podcast: Have you heard the good news?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-have-you-heard-the-good-news/) - The National Institutes of Health just awarded $50million to 13 different research sites to better understand genetic and environmental contributions to an autism diagnosis, or increase in prevalence in autism, as well as environmental factors which improve the quality of life for children and adults with ASD. You can read about them here or listen
- [Podcast: Happy Birthday, Simons Searchlight!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-happy-birthday-simons-searchlight/) - In an effort to better understand the causes of autism in those with a known genetic variant associated with ASD or other developmental disorders, in 2010, the Simons Foundation launched Simons VIP, now known as Simons Searchlight – an online international research program studying nearly 200 rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders and working with over 60 patient advocacy
- [Podcast: Let's Talk Tylenol](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-lets-talk-tylenol/) - This week the @WSJ reported that the upcoming MAHA report will include acetaminophen (also known as Tylenol in the United States, although it is used all over the world) use during pregnancy as a cause of autism. Acetaminophen is used in about 7.5 % of pregnant women. This is one of many environmental exposures that
- [Podcast: This one's for the girls](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-this-ones-for-the-girls/) - On this week's podcast episode, Drs. Casey Burrows from @UMN and Shuting Zheng from @UTexas discuss a new paper looking at sex differences in autism features from 20-40 months of age. A new analysis done with data from the Baby Siblings Research Consortium concludes that, early in life, girls with autism show differences in some
- [Podcast: Autism and diseases of the aging brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-autism-and-diseases-of-the-aging-brain/) - As the autistic brain ages, is it more vulnerable to other brain disorders? Recent scientific discoveries in Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease show that there may be an underlying mechanism between these diseases and autism. However diagnosing someone with autism with an additional brain disorder, especially dementia, can be difficult. This week’s podcast covers the
- [Podcast: The Science of Autism BrainNet](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-science-of-autism-brainnet/) - This week’s ASF weekly science podcast episode features Dr. David Amaral, who directs the Autism BrainNet. The Autism BrainNet is a program that organizes the collection of post-mortem brain tissue and then distributes it to autism researchers worldwide to better understand the brains of people with autism. He discusses major scientific discoveries about the mechanisms
- [Podcast: Helping Science Tell A Story](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-helping-science-tell-a-story/) - This week’s podcast episode includes Storyform Science founders H. Adam Steinberg and Holly Kerby, both scientists who now help other scientists use storytelling to convey the importance of their findings to a broad community. Anyone can do it, and it is so important to help communicate to the public, convince policymakers to listen and granters
- [Podcast: Genetic therapies in store for neurodevelopmental disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-genetic-therapies-in-store-for-neurodevelopmental-disorders/) - Gene therapies have been in the news lately. They are being used to help individuals who have a genetic variant linked to a disorder or disease, including but not limited to: spinal muscular atrophy, carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) deficiency, diabetes and some types of cancers. What is the promise in rare genetic forms of
- [Podcast: News from the International Society for Autism Research Meeting, 2025](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-news-from-the-international-society-for-autism-research-meeting-2025/) - This year’s International Society of Autism Research Meeting was filled with great presentations about causes, diagnosis, interventions, mechanisms, supports, understanding sex differences and different populations of those with autism. But not everyone could fly to Seattle to attend. This week’s podcast episode provides a short summary of just some of the science presented. Michael Lombardo
- [Podcast: Microglia as a target for new interventions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/microglia-as-a-target-for-new-interventions/) - There is a cell in the brain called the microglia which has been traditionally overlooked as a target for therapies. New research supported by ASF and @FraxAresearch suggests that altering the function of microglia in the brain may help support the development of healthy and functional connections in the brain that may be impaired in
- [Podcast: Contextual Factors in Autism: What took us so long?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-contextual-factors-in-autism-what-took-us-so-long/) - Contextual factors, or external factors, are environmental influences and can impact not just a diagnosis but the life course of a person with autism and their families. A recent commentary by autism researchers around the world highlights the importance of these factors and provides resources on how they can be collected in a rigorous, but
- [Podcast: Is folate an evidence-based treatment for autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-is-folate-an-evidence-based-treatment-for-autism/) - Today’s #ASFpodcast explains the potential and the unknowns behind folate, known as leucovorin when prescribe, for treating autism. CBSNews reported on a “miraculous” study using leucovorin that will need further research before it lives up to the type. However, it is an example of how different biological markers may direct what treatments work best in
- [Podcast: An Explanation of Some of the Recent Scientific Research Announcements](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-an-explanation-of-some-of-the-recent-scientific-research-announcements/) - The past couple of weeks have been a flurry of decisions involving government funding for research and health and wellness services. It’s been difficult to understand their impact without understanding the process in which science is evaluated for funding and policies around support of universities where the research takes place. In this podcast, we will
- [Podcast: How IQ impacts the “will do” of skills: adaptive behaviors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-how-iq-impacts-the-will-do-of-skills-adaptive-behaviors/) - On this week’s podcast, Dr. Elaine Clarke from @RutgersU discusses the role of adaptive behavior. This refers to the wide range of skills that a person with autism can exhibit. Can they hold a conversation? Dress themselves? Prepare a meal? These sets of skills are strongly influenced by cognitive ability. Dr. Clarke will talk about
- [Podcast: Do Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Direct Current Stimulation help people with autism? The latest science here.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-do-transcranial-magnetic-stimulation-and-direct-current-stimulation-help-people-with-autism-the-latest-science-here/) - Two therapies that are meant to alter brainwave activity, called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation are receiving a lot of attention for potential efficacy in treating autism. They are non-invasive, which means treatment is provided on the scalp. While results vary, the overall evidence does not support these two interventions in helping
- [Podcast: We missed one for the 2024 year end summary: Proof of the importance of genetic testing in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-we-missed-one-for-the-2024-year-end-summary-proof-of-the-importance-of-genetic-testing-in-autism/) - It happens every year – this one belonged in the 2024 year end highlights but was published late in the year. Researchers at UCSD, UCLA and CHLA followed families with autism whose genetic test revealed a rare variant. Did it make a difference in care? Understanding? Referrals? Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn
- [Podcast: Online autism assessments as a perk of the pandemic](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-online-autism-assessments-as-a-perk-of-the-pandemic/) - While it may not seem like it, the COVID-19 pandemic brought some advances in care and understanding for people on the spectrum. One example is the development and validity of remotely administered assessments that families can participate in from home rather than travel to a clinic. These tools were built out of necessity, and are
- [Podcast: An update on why there are fewer autistic females compared to males](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-an-update-on-why-there-are-fewer-autistic-females-compared-to-males/) - In this week's episode, special podcast correspondent #MiaKotikovski summarizes new research on the increasing prevalence of autism, with a focus on females. While the number of diagnosed females is increasing faster than the number for males, females assigned at birth still are less likely to receive a diagnosis than males. Additional evidence points to females
- [Examining race, ethnicity, sex, and gender among autistic youth and their educators who participated in school-based research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/examining-race-ethnicity-sex-and-gender-among-autistic-youth-and-their-educators-who-participated-in-school-based-research/) - Schools are the main provider of behavioral health services in the United States (US). Conducting research in schools may help increase access for autistic youth, but there is limited research about who participates in school-based autism research. The researchers examined data spanning 14 years of participation in school-based autism research. All data were collected in
- [Conference proceedings: Inaugural meeting of the consortium for autism, genetic neurodevelopmental disorders, and digestive diseases](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/conference-proceedings-inaugural-meeting-of-the-consortium-for-autism-genetic-neurodevelopmental-disorders-and-digestive-diseases/) - Objectives: Individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often experience a higher prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms but have complex medical and behavioral comorbidities that make diagnosis and treatment difficult. A multi-stakeholder conference was convened to (a) determine patient and family experiences related to GI symptoms in NDDs, (b) review the clinicians' and
- [Profound Autism: An Imperative Diagnosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/profound-autism-an-imperative-diagnosis/) - Profound autism refers to a subset of individuals with autism spectrum disorder who have an intellectual disability with an intelligence quotient less than 50 and minimal-to-no language and require 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living. The general pediatrician will invariably work with autistic children across the spectrum and will likely encounter youth
- [Adapting the PEERS® for Young Adults Program for Autistic Adults across the Lifespan](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/adapting-the-peers-for-young-adults-program-for-autistic-adults-across-the-lifespan/) - The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is an evidence-based intervention developed for autistic individuals to support social communication, peer interactions, independence, and interpersonal relationships. Despite a demonstrated effectiveness for young autistic individuals in the US and several other countries, PEERS has yet to be modified to support the needs of
- [Familial Recurrence of Autism: Updates From the Baby Siblings Research Consortium](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/familial-recurrence-of-autism-updates-from-the-baby-siblings-research-consortium/) - Objectives: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is estimated to be ∼10 times higher in children with versus without an autistic sibling in population-based studies. Prospective studies of infant siblings have revealed even higher familial recurrence rates. In the current prospective longitudinal study, we provide updated estimates of familial ASD recurrence using a multinational database of infants with
- [Toward a functional classification for autism in adulthood](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/toward-a-functional-classification-for-autism-in-adulthood/) - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous condition that affects development and functioning from infancy through adulthood. Efforts to parse the heterogeneity of the autism spectrum through subgroups such as Asperger's and Profound Autism have been controversial, and have consistently struggled with issues of reliability, validity, and interpretability. Nonetheless, methods for successfully identifying clinically meaningful
- [An Exploration of Online and In-Person Administration of the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, Second Edition (KBIT-2) in Children and Adolescents Being Evaluated for Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/an-exploration-of-online-and-in-person-administration-of-the-kaufman-brief-intelligence-test-second-edition-kbit-2-in-children-and-adolescents-being-evaluated-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Purpose: Most assessment tools used to diagnose and characterize autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were developed for in-person administration. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in the need to adapt traditional assessment tools for online administration with only minimal evidence to support validity of such practices. Methods: The current exploratory study compared scores from online administration of
- [Podcast: Health Concerns Across 3 Generations](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-health-concerns-across-3-generations/) - Are you the grandparent, cousin, aunt, uncle, sibling, or half-sibling of someone with autism and wondered “what is the likelihood of autism in families, and the likelihood of comorbid conditions if I have a family member with autism?” Listen to this week's podcast. Researchers at the AJ Drexel Autism Research Institute and Aarhus University in
- [Podcast: The Importance of Model Systems](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-importance-of-model-systems/) - Animal models of autism, including cell based models, have received criticism because autism is a uniquely human condition so there is no value in studying it in a model like a mouse or a cell. On the other hand, model systems have been used for decades to develop therapies for a myraid of other conditions
- [Podcast: Stigma experienced around the world](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-stigma-experienced-around-the-world/) - Despite many years fighting it, families with autism still experience societal stigma. The experiences depend on many factors, summarized in the October 21st podcast. This week, Mia Kotikovski explores cultural factors involved in stigma. As examples, she explores the literature from Asia, the Middle East and the United Kingdom, how they are different, and how
- [Podcast: Where is autism stigma the worst in the world?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-where-is-autism-stigma-the-worst-in-the-world/) - In this week's podcast episode, part 1 in cultural stigma around autism with Mia Kotikovski provides an overview of stigma, where it can come from across cultures and provides some examples of stigma in different countries. Different areas of the world are in different places in terms of their perceptions of autism, their needs for
- [Following Up with Infants with a Unique Biomarker for ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/following-up-with-infants-with-a-unique-biomarker-for-asd/) - This project will expand an existing longitudinal study that tracked children from infancy and recently reported that a high proportion of those who were later diagnosed with autism showed an excess volume of cerebrospinal fluid in their brains when they were 6 months old. To date, assessment of these infants stopped at a diagnosis. This
- [Incorporating Caregiver Concerns into Measures of Sleep Disturbance in Autistic Individuals](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/incorporating-caregiver-concerns-into-measures-of-sleep-disturbance-in-autistic-individuals/) - Ensuring children are safe during the night can be a major concern for autism families. Up to 80% of children with autism experience sleep disturbances, and caregivers express concern about elopement, self-injury, and other risks that may be incurred by a child who has difficulty sleeping through the night. Safeguarding against these risks can be
- [Do Feeding and Eating Challenges in Infancy Predict Autism Spectrum Disorder?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/do-feeding-and-eating-challenges-in-infancy-predict-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Many parents of older autistic children look back and recall that their children experienced eating and feeding problems during infancy. These challenges negatively impacted their child’s quality of life resulting in issues from stomach pain to malnutrition. This study will examine feeding and eating behaviors in infants as early as 6 months old with a
- [Developing Intervention Targets for Adults with Profound Autism based on Daily Living Skills and Cognitive Ability](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/developing-intervention-targets-for-adults-with-profound-autism-based-on-daily-living-skills-and-cognitive-ability/) - Many autistic people have worse daily living skills (DLS) than would be expected based on their intellectual ability (IQ). Better daily living skills have been linked to more positive outcomes in those with autism. Previous research looking at the gap between DLS and IQ focused on individuals at a single point in time, providing a
- [Can Brain Size Predict Autism? Building a model system with iPSC-derived cortical organoids](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/can-brain-size-predict-autism-building-a-model-system-with-ipsc-derived-cortical-organoids/) - Brain imaging studies of infants with autism have shown a faster rate of expansion of a layer of the brain called the cortex in those who go on to be diagnosed with autism. Some infants also exhibit macrocephaly (larger than expected overall brain size). However, little is known about these features in autism. This study
- [Functional Genomics of the Non-Coding Genome in Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/functional-genomics-of-the-non-coding-genome-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Most of the genetic research conducted to understand rare genetic forms of autism has been focused on the coding regions of the DNA. In genetics, the coding regions are specific parts of the DNA sequence that directly encode instructions for building proteins. There is still a lack of knowledge around the non-coding regions of the
- [The Role of Autism Risk Genes in Cognitive and Brain Aging Outcomes in Autistic Adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-role-of-autism-risk-genes-in-cognitive-and-brain-aging-outcomes-in-autistic-adults/) - Compared to people without autism, the risk of Alzheimer’s disease is 2.6 times higher in people with autism, and they are twice as likely to die prematurely – with autistic women being at even higher risk for premature death. However, very few research studies focus on or even include autistic adults who are middle aged
- [Podcast: Dealing with an ER Visit](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-dealing-with-an-er-visit/) - On this week's podcast episode, special correspondent Mia Kotikovski discusses challenges in getting emergency care for those with autism, what doctors and hospitals can do to ease the stressors associated with places like the ER. This is a huge issue for families as many “simple” ER visits for their autistic family members can cause such
- [Podcast: The first meaningful autism subgroup](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-first-meaningful-autism-subgroup/) - Instead of grouping together people with autism based on traditional severity scores, what if groupings were done based on functional outcome? Would this help better understand the broad spectrum of autism and why some people with autism are so different than others? Researchers at the University of Minnesota led by Kyle Sterrett, together with UCLA
- [Podcast: What Happens During Sleep?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-what-happens-during-sleep/) - During sleep, your brain is still active. It is turning all those things you learned during the day into long term memories through connections between the thalamus, hippocampus and frontal cortex. What happens in Profound Autism? How does the brain work during sleep and how will this knowledge lead to better sleep in people? Are
- [Podcast: What do Profound Autism Caregivers Need?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-what-do-profound-autism-caregivers-need/) - In part 1 of a 3 part series on Profound Autism, ASF interviews Emily Ferguson, PhD from @Stanford shares what she learned by asking parents and caregivers of Profound Autism “what do you need?” The short answer was: “There is No Help“. The responses were overwhelmingly focused on inclusion in any program or service, since
- [Podcast: Recurrence rates for families with an ASD child](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-recurrence-rates-for-families-with-an-asd-child/) - What is the probability of having a future child with autism if you already have one or more? Families want to know. It helps preparation, planning, will hopefully improve early screening and supports. The Baby Siblings Research Consortium analyzed a bigger group of siblings compared to their 2011 numbers and found the recurrence pretty stable
- [Podcast: Alison Singer appears on @LifeWithTheSpectrum](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-alison-singer-appears-on-lifewiththespectrum/) - In case you missed it, listen to Alison Singer with Gina Kavali on her podcast @LifeWiththeSpectrum. Alison talks about the importance of autism research and science in general, and how families can get involved.
- [Podcast: Culturally sensitive care with Mia Kotikovski](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-culturally-sensitive-care-with-mia-kotikovski/) - On this week’s podcast, Mia Kotivkoski, founder of her own 5013c and recent graduate of Stony Brook University, reviews why understanding cultural and contextual factors influence not just an autism diagnosis but general health and outcomes of a broad group of people. They include immigrants, racial and ethnic differences, and socio-economic factors. What can be
- [Podcast: Breakthrough for those with rare genetic disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-breakthrough-for-those-with-rare-genetic-disorders/) - On this week's podcast episode, more on genetics as an influence to an autism diagnosis with a twist: can genetics lead to a specific treatment for core symptoms – across the board? How do you measure such broad symptoms? Our Rett Syndrome family friends and colleagues developed a novel outcome measure to capture what was
- [Podcast: The Transcription Factor Song](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-transcription-factor-song/) - Very rarely are scientists able to look at single genes within the brains of people across neuropsychiatric disorders and understand how the genes in each of these cells influence expression of proteins and interactions of different cells with each other. Recently, a collaboration called PsychENCODE released a series of papers that investigated what genes are
- [Podcast: Father of Mine](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-father-of-mine/) - In recognition of Father’s Day on the 16th, today’s podcast includes the latest research on fathers. Fathers may often be the “secondary caregiver” but should hardly be dismissed as inconsequential. Father’s sensitivity and insightfulness plays an important part in development, psychiatric diagnoses (including autism) change the the chance of having a child with autism, and
- [Podcast: We need more psychiatrists with expertise in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-we-need-more-psychiatrists-with-expertise-in-autism/) - General psychiatrists are trained deal with a range of psychiatric issues in a variety of areas, but very few have experience helping families of children and adults with autism. This is training that is desperately needed, as, like other professions, there are not enough psychiatrists to help families and waitlists are staggering. In this week's
- [Podcast: Biology of profound and non-profound autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-biology-of-profound-and-non-profound-autism/) - Scientists have spent a lot of time trying to understand the biology of autism, unfortunately in the past, scientific studies had everyone with autism lumped together in one group and there are so many differences between people with a diagnosis that any features of the diagnosis itself were hard to detect. In the past, researchers
- [Podcast: Are Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions controversial?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-are-naturalistic-developmental-behavioral-interventions-controversial/) - While NDBIs are generally considered beneficial, they still face controversies – do they actually work and does that translate to an improved quality of life for the family? This week’s #ASF podcast interviews Molly Reilly and Jinwei Song of @UConn to dive into these issues, as well as the role of the caregiver in the
- [Podcast: Rest in Power Jim Simons](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-rest-in-power-jim-simons/) - A legend in the autism community passed away on Friday. Today’s podcast focuses on the many talents of Dr. James (Jim) Simons, one of the founders of the Simons Foundation that has spent more than $500 million on autism research. We explain how he made his fortune, how he spent it, the importance of the
- [Podcast: What happens to premature infants as they get older?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-what-happens-to-premature-infants-as-they-get-older/) - As health care and outcomes for very premature infants has improved, scientists are able to track their longer term behavioral development, and that includes risk of developmental disorders like autism. On this week’s #ASFpodcast, Dr. Jessica Bradshaw discusses her recent research examining biological predictors like body temperature and heart rate and how they are linked
- [Podcast: Research for the end of Autism Action Month](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-research-for-the-end-of-autism-action-month/) - In honor of the last week of Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month, we review in this podcast episode two new scientific findings that call for more awareness and action, and less acceptance of the status quo. First: sex differences in autism are not well understood, and as it turns out, the influences on a diagnosis are different.
- [Podcast: Machine Learning in Autism, Explained](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-machine-learning-in-autism-explained/) - Thank you to Dennis Wall from Stanford University for explaining what Machine Learning is, how it’s related to Artificial Intelligence (today’s four buzz words) and how these new technologies are helping families get a diagnosis. In this week's podcast episode, he talks about the overall goals of these techniques, highlighting Cognoa’s CanvasDx to provide remote
- [Podcast: The 2024 Day of Learning Quickie](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-2024-day-of-learning-quickie/) - Did you miss the ASF 2024 Day of Learning and can’t wait for the videos to be posted? This is a 17 minute brief summary of what was discussed, but unfortunately, with no visuals. Don’t just listen to the podcast, watch the videos when they are posted. Also included in this podcast is a shoutout
- [Podcast: The Trouble with Transitions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-trouble-with-transitions/) - This podcast has not covered transition from adolescence to adulthood in the past, probably because there has not been a lot of research in this area. Luckily, recently there has been a surge of investigations and scientifically – supported interventions and recommendations for individuals who are transitioning to adulthood. This podcast episode reviews the latest
- [Podcast: Missed the Meeting on Language in Autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-missed-the-meeting-on-language-in-autism/) - Last week in North Carolina, the Meeting on Language in Autism was held, with 3 days of amazing presentations and lots of productive discussions about how language and speech develops and how people with autism communicate. This podcast describes the origins of language development and how intervention during toddlerhood can promote lifelong language abilities. To
- [Podcast: How does autism prediction work?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-how-does-autism-prediction-work/) - This podcast episode provides updates on studies that help with prediction of an autism diagnosis – which is important for preparing for the future and for intervening early. First, a study that uses environmental factors to create an equation for the probability of a diagnosis following a combination of of non-genetic factors only which does
- [Adapting Biomarker Assays for Profound Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/adapting-biomarker-assays-for-profound-autism/) - Individuals with profound autism have been historically underrepresented in research. Though profoundly autistic individuals make up roughly 27 percent of the ASD population, they represent only a small portion of research participants. Consequently, research findings in the field underrepresent profoundly autistic individuals. One of the most significant reasons for this underrepresentation is the need for
- [Reducing Severe Behaviors in School Settings for Children with Profound Autism Using Wearable Devices](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/reducing-severe-behaviors-in-school-settings-for-children-with-profound-autism-using-wearable-devices/) - Studies using wearable devices suggest that severe behaviors like aggression and self-injury are often preceded by physiological signs that may reflect emotional dysregulation and stress, such as increased heart rate and sudden movements. In order to best manage these situations and support children with profound autism in school settings, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania
- [Improving Social Behavior and Adaptive Functioning in Children with Profound Autism Through Vision Correction](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/improving-social-behavior-and-adaptive-functioning-in-children-with-profound-autism-through-vision-correction/) - Vision problems, including far- and near-sightedness, affect up to 44% of children with autism. These deficits may lead to sensory deprivation and impair skills related to autism, including attention and communication. Refractive errors are usually corrected by the use of eyeglasses or contact lenses, but most individuals with profound autism cannot tolerate wearing them and
- [Determining the Role of Early Restrictive and Repetitive Behaviors in Downstream Autism Outcomes](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/determining-the-role-of-early-restrictive-and-repetitive-behaviors-in-downstream-autism-outcomes/) - Restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) range from hand flapping to debilitating self-injury. This student will investigate the biological basis for the broad range of RRBs by examining the development of the circuits in an area of the brain called the striatum. Pictures of the brain will be collected and analyzed at multiple time points in
- [Understanding the Diagnostic Experiences of Black Families](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-the-diagnostic-experiences-of-black-families/) - Large gaps exist in healthcare for Black autistic children, yet the lived experiences of these families are rarely investigated or considered when designing research studies. This student will collect data from families, including information about their diagnostic experience and the factors that matter most to them. The results will help researchers and healthcare providers develop
- [Improving Healthcare Access for Adults with Profound Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/improving-healthcare-access-for-adults-with-profound-autism/) - Adults with profound autism have unique healthcare needs that are often overlooked by providers. This student will expand an existing project to add a cohort of middle and older-aged autistic adults in a residential facility to measure overall health, co-occurring conditions, healthcare quality & satisfaction, and quality of life. Determining how co-morbid health conditions change
- [Improving Reading Skills in the Autism Community](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/improving-reading-skills-in-the-autism-community/) - Project RISE, based at Lehigh University, is designed to develop new reading instruction strategies for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ASF accelerator grant will expand the focus of Project RISE by targeting a subset of the students who also have autism to investigate the unique needs of these students, as well as
- [Expanding the Utility of Biological Markers in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/expanding-the-utility-of-biological-markers-in-asd/) - The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials (ABC-CT) is a multicenter research study based at Yale that also includes Duke University, Boston Children’s Hospital, the University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Research Institute and the University of California, Los Angeles. The aim of the consortium is to develop reliable and objective measurements of social function and communication
- [Examining the Relationship between Self Injurious Behavior and Medical Conditions in People with Profound Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/examining-the-relationship-between-self-injurious-behavior-and-medical-conditions-in-people-with-profound-autism/) - Self-injurious behaviors such as headbanging, scratching, and biting are common in individuals with profound autism but are poorly understood. Some of these behaviors may be responses to pain or discomfort caused by a pre-existing medical condition or unmet medical need, but this is difficult to assess in those with a limited ability to communicate. As
- [Modeling Neuroinflammation and Neuropsychiatric Regression in Profound Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/modeling-neuroinflammation-and-neuropsychiatric-regression-in-profound-autism/) - Individuals with profound autism may sometimes exhibit neuropsychiatric regression, which can include catatonia, hyper aggression, and cognitive decline. This regression has been linked to infection in girls with Phelan McDermid Syndrome, a genetic condition associated with profound autism. There is some preliminary evidence linking the administration of anti-inflammatory drugs to the reversal of this regression.
- [Testing a Novel Device to Study Sleep at Home in Children with Profound Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/testing-a-novel-device-to-study-sleep-at-home-in-children-with-profound-autism/) - Sleep problems are highly prevalent in individuals with profound autism and exacerbate emotional disturbances, cognitive deficits, and challenging behaviors. Existing studies of sleep in autism have mostly excluded children with profound autism. This omission has been blamed on the added burden, expense, and difficulty of studying sleep in children with profound autism in a lab
- [Improving Access to Communication Systems Among Those with Profound Autism in Diverse Communities](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/improving-access-to-communication-systems-among-those-with-profound-autism-in-diverse-communities/) - Individuals with profound autism may use a number of methods to try to communicate, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. These systems range from pictures and communication boards to speech-generating devices and iPads and have been shown to improve overall communication and promote spoken language development. However, these AAC systems are not always accessible
- [Determining the Long-Term Impacts of Infant Motor Impairments in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/determining-the-long-term-impacts-of-infant-motor-impairments-in-autism/) - There is a critical need to understand how motor impairments drive development and predict outcomes in autism. Using an infant siblings research design, infants from 6 months of age will be tracked for 2 years to determine how specific motor impairments lead to social deficits that accompany an autism diagnosis. This study will utilize both
- [Developing a High Throughput Screening Platform for Gene Therapy and Drug Discovery in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/developing-a-high-throughput-screening-platform-for-gene-therapy-and-drug-discovery-in-asd/) - There has been a strong push to test new gene therapies in autism, including use of new antisense oligonnucleotide therapy, which targets working copies of genes to increase production of its associated protein. This highly innovative approach could remove a major bottleneck in the development of gene therapies for autism by developing a new way
- [Understanding the Structural Basis of Disrupted Functional Connectivity in ASD Using Barcoded Connectomics](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-the-structural-basis-of-disrupted-functional-connectivity-in-asd-using-barcoded-connectomics/) - Many lines of evidence have shown that brain regions do not communicate well in people with autism, leading to symptoms of ASD. This can include too much or too little connectivity between brain regions, causing decreased or misdirected connections. Applying a technology new to autism, individual neurons will be labeled with bar codes and then
- [Interpreting the Impact of ASD Gene Mutations Using Pluripotent Stem Cells](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/interpreting-the-impact-of-asd-gene-mutations-using-pluripotent-stem-cells/) - The autism genome is comprised of genes that directly regulate protein expression and genes that indirectly regulate activity by turning on or off genes that affect protein expression. The latter genes are described as “epigenetic” and are influenced by both genetic mutations and environmental factors. What is not known is whether epigenetic mutations affect downstream
- [Identifying Speech Prosody Markers and Patterns in Females to Improve Diagnosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/identifying-speech-prosody-markers-and-patterns-in-females-to-improve-diagnosis/) - Females are less likely to receive an autism diagnosis than males and several studies are examining the biological, psychological, and developmental reasons for this disparity. One theory is that language abilities and patterns in females are superior to males, possibly reflecting better social ability, which may contribute to lower diagnostic rates. This study will look
- [Building a Clinical Trial Pipeline for Profound Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/building-a-clinical-trial-pipeline-for-profound-autism/) - Individuals with a mutation in ASH1L exhibit symptoms of profound autism, as well as several medical comorbidities. Building on this fellow’s expertise in pre-clinical models of ASH1L-related autism, the fellow will advance to a natural history study of human patients with this mutation, and their families. In addition, the fellow will collect EEG data from
- [Examining the impact of early intervention on executive functioning](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/examining-the-impact-of-early-intervention-on-executive-functioning/) - Executive functioning is the ability to manage daily life, follow directions and handle emotions — and has been reported to be significantly impaired in individuals with ASD. This project will take advantage of an existing longitudinal study to examine the specific role and active ingredients of early intervention from ages 2-4 on executive functioning. The
- [Understanding the expression of ASD Gene UBE3A in the Rhesus Macaque](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-the-expression-of-asd-gene-ube3a-in-the-rhesus-macaque/) - The UBE3A gene is thought to be responsible for Dup15q Syndrome, one of the genetically derived autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Despite its clinical importance, we know very little about UBE3A distribution in the human brain. Most researchers assume it closely mirrors that of the rodent brain. This lack of knowledge could be catastrophic if the
- [Determining the effectiveness of the BOSCC in females and people of color](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/determining-the-effectiveness-of-the-boscc-in-females-and-people-of-color/) - Given the historically higher prevalence of white males in autism research studies, many autism diagnostic and outcome instruments have not been specifically validated in people of color or in females. This study will recruit women and individuals from racially and ethnically diverse communities to understand how a measure of treatment outcome, called the BOSCC (Brief
- [Strengthening parent training in community mental health clinics](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/strengthening-parent-training-in-community-mental-health-clinics/) - Many autism referrals in low-resource settings originate from community mental health care clinics. Unfortunately, many mental health care providers are not trained in autism interventions and do not have the appropriate resources to provide support to parents or provide parent training for early developmental interventions. This fellow will work directly with ABA agencies that contract
- [Understanding the mechanisms of sensitivity to sound in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-the-mechanisms-of-sensitivity-to-sound-in-asd/) - Hypersensitivity to auditory stimuli, including even regular sounds and voices, is seen in a high percentage of people with autism. This project will expand on existing research at Vanderbilt looking at brain activity in autistic and non-autistic individuals with different levels of sound tolerance to understand the factors that play a role in the brain’s
- [Validating an Online Autism Diagnostic Tool](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/validating-an-online-autism-diagnostic-tool/) - Early intervention is vital for children on the autism spectrum but is often only available after a formal diagnosis. Because of the COVID- 19 pandemic, many assessments are now conducted online. This change has sometimes occurred without studying whether modifications made to support online assessments affect the outcomes of the assessments. Researchers at the University
- [Improving QoL Measures for Minimally Verbal Autistic Children with Cognitive Disability](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/improving-qol-measures-for-minimally-verbal-autistic-children-with-cognitive-disability/) - Quality of Life (QoL) outcome measures have traditionally excluded autistic individuals with minimal verbal ability or cognitive disability. The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Autism Battery – Lifespan (PAB-L) is arecently developed instrument to measure autistic QoL across the lifespan. Although PAB-L has been shown to be an acceptable QoL measure in autism, nonverbal
- [Expediting Our Understanding of Gastrointestinal Issues in Autistic Adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/expediting-our-understanding-of-gastrointestinal-issues-in-autistic-adults/) - Up to 90% of people with autism experience GI distress. Although these symptoms often occur in children and adults, there is a lack of research focused on addressing GI dysfunction in autistic adults. A current study is gathering input from a group of autistic adults in order to develop a set of recommendations for improving
- [Developing Therapeutics for Autism and Fragile X Syndrome Based on Divergent Brainwave Patterns](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/developing-therapeutics-for-autism-and-fragile-x-syndrome-based-on-divergent-brainwave-patterns/) - Even in cases of autism with a known genetic mutation, there can be differences in the presentation of symptoms, which is also known as “phenotypic heterogeneity.” One way to measure this variability across individuals with autism is by examining brainwave patterns. Earlier research in people with Fragile X Syndrome has shown that individuals have different
- [Utilizing Developmental Milestones to Predict the Usefulness of Genetic Testing in People with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/utilizing-developmental-milestones-to-predict-the-usefulness-of-genetic-testing-in-people-with-autism/) - Genetic testing is recommended for all children with autism. However, many children receive test results that reveal mutations in genes that have not yet been associated with autism. Unfortunately, these variants of uncertain significance can cause confusion and problems for parents seeking clinical diagnoses and support. This study will utilize machine learning to integrate genetic
- [Measuring Depression and Low Mood in Minimally-Verbal Autistic Adults: Establishing and Adapting Tools to Assess Emotional Well-Being](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/measuring-depression-and-low-mood-in-minimally-verbal-autistic-adults-establishing-and-adapting-tools-to-assess-emotional-well-being/) - Despite awareness that depression is common in autistic people, the mental health of minimally verbal (MV) autistic adults has received inadequate attention. Part of the problem is the lack of valid tools to assess depression in MV autistic adults. This study will investigate the utility and appropriateness of using surveys administered by a caregiver around
- [Molecular and Cellular Origins of Sex-Specific Social Motivation Deficits in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/molecular-and-cellular-origins-of-sex-specific-social-motivation-deficits-in-autism/) - More and more evidence is pointing to sex-related differences in gene expression as a potential explanation of the male sex bias in autism diagnosis. This study will examine the role of a gene called MYT1L that has been linked to autism. Mouse models will examine the expression of this gene in the cortex (where there
- [Sibling Influence on Adaptive Behavior in Individuals with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sibling-influence-on-adaptive-behavior-in-individuals-with-asd/) - Siblings have the potential to shape the developmental trajectories of individuals with autism. Early studies have shown the positive impact that a sibling can have on the outcome of an autistic brother or sister. However, these studies were unable to identify which particular aspects of being a sibling contribute most to this effect. This study
- [Estrogen Exposure in Early Development as a Factor in ASD Sex Bias](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/estrogen-exposure-in-early-development-as-a-factor-in-asd-sex-bias/) - Autism has a well-established and prominent 4:1 male: female bias in diagnosis, but the biological basis for this difference remains unknown. One possible theory is that the presence of estrogen may play a role in the activity of brain cells that turn neurons on or off, which is part of the “excitation/inhibition” theory in autism.
- [Novel Methods to Understand the Function of Autism Risk Gene PTCHD1](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/novel-methods-to-understand-the-function-of-autism-risk-gene-ptchd1/) - Recent research has implicated the gene PTCHD1 on the X chromosome as contributing to the causes of autism and intellectual disability, but there is still very little known about what it does and how it leads to changes in the brain. This project will be the first-ever attempt to determine the function of the PTCHD1
- [Understanding Hyper-Responsiveness to Touch in the Autistic Brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-hyper-responsiveness-to-touch-in-the-autistic-brain/) - Oversensitivity to touch is common in autism and can lead to discomfort and harm. In some cases, people with autism avoid other people’s touch but seek out tactile stimulation through self- stimulatory behaviors. Self-stimulation can be anything from finger tapping to headbanging, which is harmful and dangerous. While the differences in the brain’s response to
- [Clarifying the Role of the MeCP2 Gene in the Timing of Symptom Progression in Rett Syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/placeholder-grant-test/) - Rett Syndrome is caused by a mutation on the X chromosome at MeCP2. Girls with Rett Syndrome share many features of autism, including delayed or lack of language development, impaired fine motor skills, repetitive behaviors and cognitive disability. MeCP2 activity is also regulated by environmental factors and has been implicated in autism when a genetic
- [What is the IACC and what do they do?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-is-the-iacc-and-what-do-they-do/) - On this week’s podcast we interview Dr. Susan Daniels who is the National Autism Coordinator for the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is created by the Autism CARES Act (which is under reauthorization) and represents one of the only disorders that provides coordinating functioning across funding agencies. We talk about what her office
- [Podcast: Are new ICD-11 criteria for an autism diagnosis too vague?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-are-new-icd-11-criteria-for-an-autism-diagnosis-too-vague/) - In the last version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the different subtypes of autism were folded into one label: autism spectrum disorder. A similar revision is being made around the International Classification of Diseases, the system the WHO uses across the world to describe autism and provide appropriate reimbursements for services and supports. In this
- [Podcast: How do you solve a problem like aggression?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-aggression/) - Irritability and aggression are dangerous behaviors that can lead to harm and injury and are overlooked in research. Unfortunately there are only two FDA medications approved to treat them in autism. The drugs have many side effects, and there are efforts to improve these treatments and minimize side effects by lowering the dose with adjunct
- [Podcast: Speak Now](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-speak-now/) - Those who are minimally verbal or non speaking represent about 25% of those with an autism diagnosis, yet there is really a lack of effective interventions for this group of autistic individuals. It used to be that everyone who was non-speaking was thought to have minimal ability to understand language, since understanding and speaking are
- [Podcast: How to predict severe and dangerous behavior](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-how-to-predict-severe-and-dangerous-behavior/) - On the first podcast of 2024, we describe a new paper in the Journal of the American Medical Association or JAMA which uses physiological measurements like heart rate and skin conductance to predict severe and dangerous behaviors, specifically aggression. If aggression can be predicted, it might be able to be prevented. It turns out aggression can be
- [Letter to the Editor: A possible threat to data integrity for online qualitative autism research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/letter-to-the-editor-a-possible-threat-to-data-integrity-for-online-qualitative-autism-research/) - searchers are increasingly relying on online methods for data collection, including for qualitative research involving interviews and focus groups. In this letter, we alert autism researchers to a possible threat to data integrity in such studies: “scammer” participants, who may be posing as autistic people and/or parents of autistic children in research studies, presumably for
- [Tempering expectations: considerations on the current state of stem cells therapy for autism treatment](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/tempering-expectations-considerations-on-the-current-state-of-stem-cells-therapy-for-autism-treatment/) - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a genetically and phenotypically heterogeneous disorder (1, 2) and it affects 1 out of 36 children (3). Due to its heterogeneity, the causes of ASD are still poorly understood and scientific research is now focused on the early identification of bio-behavioral markers to anticipate the age of diagnosis (4). Making an
- [Improving autism identification and support for individuals assigned female at birth: clinical suggestions and research priorities](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/improving-autism-identification-and-support-for-individuals-assigned-female-at-birth-clinical-suggestions-and-research-priorities/) - Abstract Emerging evidence suggests that the higher prevalence of autism in individuals who are assigned male than assigned female at birth results from both biological factors and identification biases. Autistic individuals who are assigned female at birth (AFAB) and those who are gender diverse experience health disparities and clinical inequity, including late or missed diagnosis
- [Growth-suppressor microRNAs mediate synaptic overgrowth and behavioral deficits in Fragile X mental retardation protein deficiency](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/growth-suppressor-micrornas-mediate-synaptic-overgrowth-and-behavioral-deficits-in-fragile-x-mental-retardation-protein-deficiency/) - SUMMARYAbnormal neuronal and synapse growth is a core pathology resulting from deficiency of the Fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP), but molecular links underlying the excessive synthesis of key synaptic proteins remain incompletely defined. We find that basal brain levels of the growth-suppressor let-7 microRNA (miRNA) family are selectively lowered in FMRP-deficient mice and activity-dependent
- [Neuronal transcription of autism gene PTCHD1 is regulated by a conserved downstream enhancer sequence](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/neuronal-transcription-of-autism-gene-ptchd1-is-regulated-by-a-conserved-downstream-enhancer-sequence/) - Abstract Patched domain-containing 1 (PTCHD1) is a well-established susceptibility gene for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID). Previous studies have suggested that alterations in the dosage of PTCHD1 may contribute to the etiology of both ASD and ID. However, there has not yet been a thorough investigation regarding mechanisms that regulate PTCHD1 expression.
- [Longitudinal Impact of the Pandemic on Social Disruption and Loneliness in Autistic and Non-Autistic Youth](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/longitudinal-impact-of-the-pandemic-on-social-disruption-and-loneliness-in-autistic-and-non-autistic-youth/) - Abstract Objective: The coronavirus pandemic drastically increased social isolation. Autistic youth already experience elevated social isolation and loneliness, making them highly vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic. We examined trajectories of social disruption and loneliness in autistic and non-autistic youth during a six-month period of the pandemic (June 2020 until November 2020). Method: Participants were 76
- [A Pilot Feasibility Study Assessing the Combined Effects of Early Behavioral Intervention and Propranolol on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-pilot-feasibility-study-assessing-the-combined-effects-of-early-behavioral-intervention-and-propranolol-on-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd/) - Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder typified by differences in social communication as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors, is often responsive to early behavioral intervention. However, there is limited information on whether such intervention can be augmented with pharmacological approaches. We conducted a double-blinded, placebo-controlled feasibility trial to examine the effects of
- [Factors related to retention in a longitudinal study of infants at familial risk for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/factors-related-to-retention-in-a-longitudinal-study-of-infants-at-familial-risk-for-autism/) - Abstract Background: Reporting retention data is critical to determining the soundness of a study's conclusions (internal validity) and broader generalizability (external validity). Although selective attrition can lead to overestimates of effects, biased conclusions, or overly expansive generalizations, retention rates are not reported in many longitudinal studies. Methods: We examined multiple child- and family-level factors potentially associated with
- [Species-specific FMRP regulation of RACK1 is critical for prenatal cortical development](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/species-specific-fmrp-regulation-of-rack1-is-critical-for-prenatal-cortical-development/) - Abstract Fragile X messenger ribonucleoprotein 1 protein (FMRP) deficiency leads to fragile X syndrome (FXS), an autism spectrum disorder. The role of FMRP in prenatal human brain development remains unclear. Here, we show that FMRP is important for human and macaque prenatal brain development. Both FMRP-deficient neurons in human fetal cortical slices and FXS patient
- [Calling Cards: a customizable platform to longitudinally record protein-DNA interactions over time in cells and tissues](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/calling-cards-a-customizable-platform-to-longitudinally-record-protein-dna-interactions-over-time-in-cells-and-tissues/) - Abstract Calling Cards is a platform technology to record a cumulative history of transient protein-DNA interactions in the genome of genetically targeted cell types. The record of these interactions is recovered by next-generation sequencing. Compared with other genomic assays, readouts of which provide a snapshot at the time of harvest, Calling Cards enables correlation of
- [Examining the Latent Structure and Correlates of Sensory Reactivity in Autism: A Multi-site Integrative Data Analysis by the Autism Sensory Research Consortium](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/examining-the-latent-structure-and-correlates-of-sensory-reactivity-in-autism-a-multi-site-integrative-data-analysis-by-the-autism-sensory-research-consortium/) - Background: Differences in responding to sensory stimuli, including sensory hyperreactivity (HYPER), hyporeactivity (HYPO), and sensory seeking (SEEK) have been observed in autistic individuals across sensory modalities, but few studies have examined the structure of these "supra-modal" traits in the autistic population. Methods: Leveraging a combined sample of 3868 autistic youth drawn from 12 distinct data sources (ages
- [Self-Reported Everyday Sources of Happiness and Unhappiness in Autistic Adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/everyday-sources-of-happiness-and-unhappiness-in-autistic-adults/) - Purpose: Daily mood can be influenced by a range of experiences. Identifying everyday life experiences that make autistic adults happy and unhappy holds potential to foster positive mood and tackle mental health problems amongst this group. Methods: A total of 293 autistic adults between the ages of 18 to 35 years old (mean age of 26.51 years
- [Podcast: What’s the latest on minocycline for autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-whats-the-latest-on-minocycline-for-autism/) - This week’s podcast episode re-explores a question about a potential therapy for autism – minocycline. Minocycline is an antibiotic used to treat a number of different infections and some anecdotal reports have linked it to an improvement of autism. This has led to some experimental trials on minocycline, with inconclusive results. This week, a multisite
- [Podcast: In Support of AFAB](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-in-support-of-afab/) - A recent publication in the Lancet was dedicated to clinical recommendations to support autistic females at birth. Because more males than females are diagnosed with autism, their needs are often misunderstood, misinterpreted, or just ignored. Researchers, clinicians, scientists, parents and self-advocates from around the world joined together to identify those needs and propose solutions that
- [Podcast: Waitlists for Waitlists](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-waitlists-for-waitlists/) - Everyone who has looked for support for autism spectrum disorder is familiar with waitlists. Waitlists for evaluation, diagnosis, intervention, consultations and referrals. These waitlists prevent important opportunities for services and many groups developing technologies, policies, and approaches to reduce the waitlists or work around them. On this week’s podcast, we talk to Dr. Sharief Taraman
- [Podcast: Nobody ever talks about catatonia](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-nobody-ever-talks-about-catatonia/) - Nobody ever talks about catatonia in autism. This podcast explores the symptoms of catatonia, how to measure it, what parents should know about tracking the symptoms, what the treatments are, and what the causes are. Dr. Martine Lamy from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital explains her work looking at genetic causes in those with catatonia and neurodevelopmental
- [Podcast: Contemplating “syndromic autism”](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-contemplating-syndromic-autism/) - The words “syndromic autism” have been used to describe individuals with autism who also have a rare genetic mutation. Is it time to change those words to something else? In this week's podcast episode, cientists and clinicians Drs. Jacob Vorstman and Steve Scherer from the University of Toronto share recent data in understanding autism, the
- [Podcast: Little Brains Answer Big Questions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-little-brains-answer-big-questions/) - On this week's podcast we talk to Sergiu Pasca from Stanford University. He has revolutionized the field of understanding the field of brain development in neurodevelopmental disorders and just published a new study which examined the genetic influence of brain assembly. The way he does this is quite remarkable. His lab uses assembloids, which are
- [Podcast: Resilience and heterogeneity in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-resilience-and-heterogeneity-in-asd/) - Everyone knows that every person with autism has their own unique strengths and challenges. Autism is heritable, and there are over 100 genes associated with autism. There are also an unknown number of environmental factors influencing outcome, so the heterogeneity is not necessarily surprising. But why would two people with the same genetic mutation have
- [Podcast: All who wander are not lost. But many are lost and need help.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-all-who-wander-are-not-lost-but-many-are-lost-and-need-help/) - In recognition of September 26th, this week's podcast episode explores one of the more dangerous issues in autism: wandering. But it’s really not wandering in the traditional sense. Wandering in autism mostly means running off, bolting, deliberately with intent and without permission. Obviously this leads to some very dangerous situations for people on the spectrum.
- [Podcast: Now you know the reason for decades of eye tracking research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-now-you-know-the-reason-for-decades-of-eye-tracking-research/) - Can biomarkers that measure things like visual social attention be a good proxy for an in person behavioral diagnosis? Why would this be important? This week’s podcast explores two new studies the the Journal of the American Medical Association that show a simple device called EarliPoint can be used to shorten the wait times to receive a
- [Elevated levels of FMRP-target MAP1B impair human and mouse neuronal development and mouse social behaviors via autophagy pathway](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/elevated-levels-of-fmrp-target-map1b-impair-human-and-mouse-neuronal-development-and-mouse-social-behaviors-via-autophagy-pathway/) - Abstract Fragile X messenger ribonucleoprotein 1 protein (FMRP) binds many mRNA targets in the brain. The contribution of these targets to fragile X syndrome (FXS) and related autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains unclear. Here, we show that FMRP deficiency leads to elevated microtubule-associated protein 1B (MAP1B) in developing human and non-human primate cortical neurons. Targeted
- [A comprehensive assay of social motivation reveals sex-specific roles of autism-associated genes and oxytocin](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-comprehensive-assay-of-social-motivation-reveals-sex-specific-roles-of-autism-associated-genes-and-oxytocin/) - Abstract Social motivation is critical to the development of typical social functioning. Social motivation, specifically one or more of its components (e.g., social reward seeking or social orienting), could be relevant for understanding phenotypes related to autism. We developed a social operant conditioning task to quantify effort to access a social partner and concurrent social
- [Neural mechanisms of language development in infancy](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/neural-mechanisms-of-language-development-in-infancy/) - Abstract Understanding the neural processes underpinning individual differences in early language development is of increasing interest, as it is known to vary in typical development and to be quite heterogeneous in neurodevelopmental conditions. However, few studies to date have tested whether early brain measures are indicative of the developmental trajectory of language, as opposed to
- [Trajectories of internalizing symptoms among autistic and nonautistic youth during the COVID-19 pandemic](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/trajectories-of-internalizing-symptoms-among-autistic-and-nonautistic-youth-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic elicited increases in anxiety and depression in youth, and youth on the autism spectrum demonstrate elevations in such symptoms pre-pandemic. However, it is unclear whether autistic youth experienced similar increases in internalizing symptoms after the COVID-19 pandemic onset or whether decreases in these symptoms were present, as speculated in qualitative work.
- [High-throughput functional analysis of autism genes in zebrafish identifies convergence in dopaminergic and neuroimmune pathways](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/high-throughput-functional-analysis-of-autism-genes-in-zebrafish-identifies-convergence-in-dopaminergic-and-neuroimmune-pathways/) - Abstract Advancing from gene discovery in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to the identification of biologically relevant mechanisms remains a central challenge. Here, we perform parallel in vivo functional analysis of 10 ASD genes at the behavioral, structural, and circuit levels in zebrafish mutants, revealing both unique and overlapping effects of gene loss of function. Whole-brain
- [Sexually Dimorphic Alterations in the Transcriptome and Behavior with Loss of Histone Demethylase KDM5C](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sexually-dimorphic-alterations-in-the-transcriptome-and-behavior-with-loss-of-histone-demethylase-kdm5c/) - Abstract Chromatin dysregulation has emerged as a major hallmark of neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The prevalence of ID and ASD is higher in males compared to females, with unknown mechanisms. Intellectual developmental disorder, X-linked syndromic, Claes-Jensen type (MRXSCJ), is caused by loss-of-function mutations of lysine demethylase 5C
- [Concordance of multiple informant assessment of school-based social skills intervention and association with child outcomes: Results from a randomized trial](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/concordance-of-multiple-informant-assessment-of-school-based-social-skills-intervention-and-association-with-child-outcomes-results-from-a-randomized-trial/) - Background: Fidelity, or the degree to which an intervention is implemented as designed, is essential for effective implementation. There has been a growing emphasis on assessing fidelity of evidence-based practices for autistic children in schools. Fidelity measurement should be multidimensional and focus on core intervention components and assess their link with program outcomes. This study evaluated
- [The Prevalence and Characteristics of Children With Profound Autism, 15 Sites, United States, 2000-2016](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-prevalence-and-characteristics-of-children-with-profound-autism-15-sites-united-states-2000-2016/) - Objectives: Autism spectrum disorder (autism) is a heterogeneous condition that poses challenges in describing the needs of individuals with autism and making prognoses about future outcomes. We applied a newly proposed definition of profound autism to surveillance data to estimate the percentage of children with autism who have profound autism and describe their sociodemographic and clinical
- [Objective Measurement of Social Gaze and Smile Behaviors in Children with Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder During Administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/objective-measurement-of-social-gaze-and-smile-behaviors-in-children-with-suspected-autism-spectrum-disorder-during-administration-of-the-autism-diagnostic-observation-schedule-2nd-edition/) - Best practice for the assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptom severity relies on clinician ratings of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2), but the association of these ratings with objective measures of children's social gaze and smiling is unknown. Sixty-six preschool-age children (49 boys, M = 39.97 months, SD = 10.58) with
- [Podcast: Support for Siblings during COVID](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-support-for-siblings-during-covid/) - Everyone needed support during the pandemic, but families affected by autism needed special support. This included siblings. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital tried out an intervention around stress and anxiety reduction in siblings in 2020. Not only was it liked, it worked. It didn’t completely eliminate stress and anxiety, nothing would, but it did help
- [Podcast: Tik-Tok for autism information? Nope](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-tik-tok-for-autism-information-nope/) - In a highly discussed paper, researchers from Drexel University report their findings on a scientific and methodologically rigorous study on the accuracy of information posted on the social media platform Tik-Tok. They also discuss where the information comes from and how it is viewed. The accurate and inaccurate posts get “liked” equally, meaning they are
- [Podcast: Suicide, self-harm and genetics in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-suicide-self-harm-and-genetics-in-autism/) - This week’s podcast covers two new papers of interest to the autism community. First, another study showing increase in self harm and suicide in those with autism – no new news there – but a new discovery this week showed a vulnerability of females with a diagnosis. The study also explores the lower rate of
- [Podcast: Top reasons to study the autistic brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-top-reasons-to-study-the-autistic-brain/) - On this week's ASF podcast: there are dozens of good reasons why scientists need to study the brains of people with autism. One is to understand what happens in the brain as people with autism get older and see how the brain changes over time. Another is to identify mechanisms of autism to help all
- [Podcast: “Emergent and Transactional” with Dr. Andrew Whitehouse](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-emergent-and-transactional-with-dr-andrew-whitehouse/) - This week’s ASF podcast returns with a special guest: Dr. Andrew Whitehouse from the University of Western Australia talks about a new unifying theory of the spectrum of autism symptoms and features. It’s called “emergent and transactional”, and while the original author was Dr. Jonathan Green from the UK, Dr. Whitehouse wrote a clear explanation
- [Podcast: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/) - This week’s podcast explores new evidence that exercise produces longer term improvements in coordination and motor skills. Parents can play a big role in how these skills are developed over time. Physical exercise also has different effects on the brain in typically developing people than those with a diagnosis. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aur.2969 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aur.2977
- [Podcast: The importance of a childhood diagnosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-importance-of-a-childhood-diagnosis/) - Two recent papers suggest that a childhood diagnosis of ASD is important for adulthood quality of life and well being. But another one points out that it isn’t the only thing, or even the primary factor, involved in improved quality of life and well-being as autistic adults age. There are others, like comorbid mental health
- [Podcast: Juneteenth, 2023](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-juneteenth-2023/) - The disparity in diagnosis between Black kids and white kids is narrowing, but not by luck or coincidence. Based on previous research, clinicians are altering their professional training and their outreach to make sure more Black families are diagnosed and receive interventions. On today’s podcast, we highlight a recent study that focused on different ways
- [Podcast: Following our trajectory](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/following-our-trajectory/) - Compared to other types of research, there are so few studies that look at three time points in the same person with autism over their lifetime to better understand groups and predict outcomes. What is missing? What do families need? What’s there and what could be done differently to get at the answers that will
- [Podcast: Uncovering the digital underground](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-uncovering-the-digital-underground/) - Digital therapeutics may very helpful in helping families and individuals on the spectrum. What are they? How can they be used? This week’s #ASFpodcast talks to Lani Hessen from the Digital Therapeutics Alliance who is holding a summit this week in Washington DC. There is technology that is already used to help those on the
- [Podcast: Happy Pride 2023](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-happy-pride-2023/) - With just a few weeks to go until June, this week’s podcast is a short summary of the prevalence of transsexuality in the autism community and how many people are autistic in the trans community. More importantly, there are guidelines about the identification and care for those who have these co-occurring conditions. The references mentioned
- [Podcast: Attention attention…this is the INSAR 2023 summary](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-attention-attentionthis-is-the-insar-2023-summary/) - Last week in Stockholm, Sweden, 2200 researchers and scientists working to understand and help those on the spectrum, met to share their most recent findings and exchange ideas. What were the main takeaways as ASF saw them? In our latest podcast episode, we cover why some autistic people don’t want genetics to be studied, how
- [Podcast: Sperm](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-sperm/) - The title gets you, right? Well, on this week’s podcast we report on a new study that examines epigenetic profiles of sperm and how they related to child outcomes. Do some of the marks on bio-dad’s sperm match to those found in kids with ASD? what about genes related to autism? Also, can parents be
- [A full semantic toolbox is essential for autism research and practice to thrive](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-full-semantic-toolbox-is-essential-for-autism-research-and-practice-to-thrive/) - Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with a highly diverse set of challenges, disabilities, impairments and strengths. Recently, it has been suggested that researchers and practitioners avoid using certain words to describe the difficulties and impairments experienced by individuals with ASD to reduce stigma. The proposed limitations on terminology were developed by only
- [Behavioral and physiological differences during an emotion-evoking task in children at increased likelihood for autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/behavioral-and-physiological-differences-during-an-emotion-evoking-task-in-children-at-increased-likelihood-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Literature examining emotional regulation in infants with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has focused on parent report. We examined behavioral and physiological responses during an emotion-evoking task designed to elicit emotional states in infants. Infants at an increased likelihood for ASD (IL; have an older sibling with ASD; 96 not classified; 29 classified with ASD at
- [Effects of social complexity and gender on social and non-social attention in male and female autistic children: A comparison of four eye-tracking paradigms](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/effects-of-social-complexity-and-gender-on-social-and-non-social-attention-in-male-and-female-autistic-children-a-comparison-of-four-eye-tracking-paradigms/) - Eye tracking has long been used to characterize differences in social attention between autistic and non-autistic children, but recent work has shown that these patterns may vary widely according to the biological sex of the participants and the social complexity and gender-typicality of the eye tracking stimuli (e.g., barbies vs. transformers). To better understand effects
- [Dissecting the molecular basis of human interneuron migration in forebrain assembloids from Timothy syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/dissecting-the-molecular-basis-of-human-interneuron-migration-in-forebrain-assembloids-from-timothy-syndrome/) - Defects in interneuron migration can disrupt the assembly of cortical circuits and lead to neuropsychiatric disease. Using forebrain assembloids derived by integration of cortical and ventral forebrain organoids, we have previously discovered a cortical interneuron migration defect in Timothy syndrome (TS), a severe neurodevelopmental disease caused by a mutation in the L-type calcium channel (LTCC)
- [Neural response to repeated auditory stimuli and its association with early language ability in male children with Fragile X syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/neural-response-to-repeated-auditory-stimuli-and-its-association-with-early-language-ability-in-male-children-with-fragile-x-syndrome/) - Background: Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most prevalent form of inherited intellectual disability and is commonly associated with autism. Previous studies have linked the structural and functional alterations in FXS with impaired sensory processing and sensory hypersensitivity, which may hinder the early development of cognitive functions such as language comprehension. In this study, we compared
- [Podcast: How many people can be described as having “profound autism”?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-how-many-people-can-be-described-as-having-profound-autism/) - Quick answer: 26.7%. But what is “profound autism” and why is this label necessary? Have the rates of profound autism changed over time? How many do not have profound autism and are their needs different and how? Listen to this week’s ASF podcast and read the paper here: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CDC-Profound-Autism-Statistics_ASF-Copy.pdf
- [Podcast: The CDC speaks on prevalence, and we listen](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-cdc-speaks-on-prevalence-and-we-listen/) - On this week's podcast, we conduct an interview with Michelle Hughes, PhD, epidemiologist with the CDC, who answers all of our questions about how many people have autism, how they are counted, what has changed since the last count and why the CDC are counting more kids than they were 10 years ago. You can
- [Podcast: When it comes to intervention, earlier is better](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-when-it-comes-to-intervention-earlier-is-better/) - In this week's podcast, we talk to Whitney Guthrie from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia who spent the last 6 years conducting the gold-standard randomized control trial that demonstrates intervention for social communication skills at 18 months shows greater effects than intervention starting at 27 months. If you wanted evidence that earlier is better, here it
- [Podcast: The 2023 Day of Learning Quickie](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-2023-day-of-learning-quickie/) - What do anxiety, prevalence, ketamine, other neurodevelopmental disorders, siblings, genetics, brain imaging and the autistic researcher committee at INSAR all have in common? They were all topics at the last Day of Learning. You can hear a 20 minute summary of the talks on this week’s ASFpodcast.
- [Podcast: One in 36 and what it predicts](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-one-in-36-and-what-it-predicts/) - The CDC released data from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (ADDM) on Thursday. In the past 2 years, the prevalence of autism has increased about 20%. Why? Are there more new cases or is diagnostic practices improving? For 20 years there has been fewer Black and Hispanic kids diagnosed. Is that still the
- [Podcast: Social Media is No Substitute for Clinical Expertise](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-social-media-is-no-substitute-for-clinical-expertise/) - TikTok is overtaking the internet and many are using this platform to learn about a variety of psychiatric illnesses and psychological problems. But how accurate are these videos in sharing medical information? Could they be causing things like tics? Do they influence individuals to self-diagnose and cause mis-diagnosis? There is a new phenomenon labeled “munchausen
- [Podcast: The Science of Screeners for ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-science-of-screeners-for-asd/) - Screening for autism is meant to cast a broad net to gather those who show enough features to be included for a full diagnostic evaluation. The most common of these tools is the MCHAT – the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers. An author of the MCHAT, Diana Robins, and a colleague, Andrea Wieckowski and others
- [Podcast: Is it co-morbid or co-occurring?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-is-it-co-morbid-or-co-occurring/) - A new paper in Translational Psychiatry this week outlines the reasons why some conditions that occur with autism are actually co-morbid, and not co-occurring. The podcast will break down clues on why sometimes they are co-morbid, and present an argument on why they are important in understanding the vast heterogeneity of autism. Listen to the
- [Podcast: Animal models can explain heterogeneity](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/animal-models-can-explain-heterogeneity/) - Just like no two people are the same, no two strains of mice are the same. Using dozens of different strains of mice with and without a genetic mutation associated with autism called CHD8, researchers at University of Southern California showed great variability in the effect of this mutation on behaviors associated with neurodevelopmental disorders.
- [Podcast: What’s Quality of Life Got To Do With it?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-whats-quality-of-life-got-to-do-with-it/) - This week’s #ASFpodcast highlights a new study from Dr. Elizabeth Kaplan-Kahn, who is improving a measure of Quality of Life for autistic individuals who are minimally verbal or have cognitive disabilities. These individuals may have different outcomes as other autistics, but their responses are just as important. Dr. Kaplan-Kahn talks about what it means, how
- [Podcast: A potential biomarker to AID, not MAKE, a diagnosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-a-potential-biomarker-to-aid-not-make-a-diagnosis/) - The media has just called another biological marker a “diagnostic test”, when in this case, it was always intended to be an aid, not a test itself. It involves using baby hair strands to look a variation in metabolism of certain chemical elements across time. Remarkably, it showed similar results in autistic children in Japan,
- [Podcast: The true title should be: “A new open source screening tool to help detect autism”](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-true-title-should-be-a-new-open-source-screening-tool-to-help-detect-autism/) - Many of the existing tools to identify autism cost money or are not specific for ASD, and they are hidden behind paywalls and are hard to obtain. A group of scientists led by Tom Frazer at John Caroll University put together a 39 questionnaire called the Autism Symptoms Dimensions Questionnaire to be filled out by
- [Podcast: Some important discoveries of 2022](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-some-important-discoveries-of-2022/) - It’s that time! The ASF Year of End Science Wrap-up was published in December, so it’s time to share it on the podcast. We cover everything from parent mediated interventions to genetics and racial and ethnic disparities. You can listen here or read it on the ASF website here: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/autism-research-in-2022/
- [Podcast: The full semantic toolbox referring to autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-full-semantic-toolbox-referring-to-autism/) - Last week a publication (see below) was published as a commentary in the journal Autism Research. It states that researchers, parents, clinicians, educators and the overall community should not be limited in their use of language to describe the broad condition of autism. Some people experience impairments, deficits, and have limitations. Not only is it
- [Podcast: Can you say strengths and deficits at the same time?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-can-you-say-strengths-and-deficits-at-the-same-time/) - People tend to go towards a “strengths only” or “weaknesses only” approach to describing autism. But even if you think about a single aspect of autistic challenges – social communication – autistics can show both. How can you measure this, and even more importantly, document it to play to someone's strengths while addressing their impairments
- [Podcast: One key to better mental health: cognitive flexibility](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-one-key-to-better-mental-health-cognitive-flexibility/) - Stressful life events, among other things, affect autistics more than those who are typically developing. Why? What would cause this vulnerability? New studies suggest that cognitive inflexibility may be the key. Autistic people tend to have problems with cognitive flexibility. As a whole, they show problems with flexible thinking, changing direction and being adaptable to
- [Podcast: ADHD and ASD diagnosis both on the rise. Coincidence or commonalities?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-adhd-and-asd-diagnosis-both-on-the-rise-coincidence-or-commonalities/) - Like ASD, the prevalence of ADHD has increased significantly in the past 2 decades. A critical analysis examines the factors, and many of them can be applicable to the increase in the rise of autism diagnoses: increased diagnosis in adults, looser diagnostic criteria, and untrained professionals making the diagnoses. While they are not of course
- [Podcast: The molecular signature of the autism brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-molecular-signature-of-the-autism-brain/) - Is there a specific “signature’ that make the autism brain unique? Can there be a common set of findings that certain gene expression goes up and another go down and where? And is it linked to behavior? This week, Dr. Michael Gandal at University of Pennsylvania (formerly UCLA) explains his recent findings that looks at
- [Children with ASD establish joint attention during free-flowing toy play without face looks](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/children-with-asd-establish-joint-attention-during-free-flowing-toy-play-without-face-looks/) - Children's ability to share attention with another person (i.e., achieve joint attention) is critical for learning about their environments in general1-3 and supporting language and object word learning in particular.1,4-14 While joint attention (JA) as it pertains to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often more narrowly operationalized as arising from eye gaze or explicit pointing
- [Infants later diagnosed with autism have lower canonical babbling ratios in the first year of life](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/infants-later-diagnosed-with-autism-have-lower-canonical-babbling-ratios-in-the-first-year-of-life/) - Background: Canonical babbling-producing syllables with a mature consonant, full vowel, and smooth transition-is an important developmental milestone that typically occurs in the first year of life. Some studies indicate delayed or reduced canonical babbling in infants at high familial likelihood for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or who later receive an ASD diagnosis, but evidence is
- [Are palm reversals the pronoun reversals of sign language? Evidence from a fingerspelling task](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/are-palm-reversals-the-pronoun-reversals-of-sign-language-evidence-from-a-fingerspelling-task/) - Acquisition of pronominal forms by children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to garner significant attention due to the unusual ways that such children produce and comprehend them. In particular, pronoun reversal errors (e.g., using the 2nd-person pronoun "you" to refer to oneself) have been noted in the speech of children with ASD since the
- [Adapting parent-focused interventions for diverse caregivers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Lessons learned during global crises](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/adapting-parent-focused-interventions-for-diverse-caregivers-of-children-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-lessons-learned-during-global-crises/) - Parent-focused interventions have been designed to provide training and support to caregivers who are essential in achieving positive outcomes for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In 2020, significant crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and continued racial tensions, profoundly impacted the livelihood of children with IDD and their families. Many ongoing efforts to address
- [Early predictors of language skills at 3 years of age vary based on diagnostic outcome: A baby siblings research consortium study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/early-predictors-of-language-skills-at-3-years-of-age-vary-based-on-diagnostic-outcome-a-baby-siblings-research-consortium-study/) - While previous work has identified the early predictors of language skills in infants at elevated familial risk (ER) and low familial risk (LR) for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), no studies to date have explored whether these predictors vary based on diagnostic outcome of ASD or no ASD. The present study used a large, multisite dataset
- [Objective measurement of vocalizations in the assessment of autism spectrum disorder symptoms in preschool age children](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/objective-measurement-of-vocalizations-in-the-assessment-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-in-preschool-age-children/) - Assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) relies on expert clinician observation and judgment, but objective measurement tools have the potential to provide additional information on ASD symptom severity. Diagnostic evaluations for ASD typically include the autism diagnostic observation schedule (ADOS-2), a semi-structured assessment composed of a series of social presses. The current study examined associations
- [Frontal Neurons Driving Competitive Behaviour and Ecology of Social Groups](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/frontal-neurons-driving-competitive-behaviour-and-ecology-of-social-groups/) - Competitive interactions have a vital role in the ecology of most animal species1-3 and powerfully influence the behaviour of groups4,5. To succeed, individuals must exert effort based on not only the resources available but also the social rank and behaviour of other group members2,6,7. The single-cellular mechanisms that precisely drive competitive interactions or the behaviour
- [Assessing the Utility of Electronic Measures as a Proxy for Cognitive Ability](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/assessing-the-utility-of-electronic-measures-as-a-proxy-for-cognitive-ability/) - Large-scale genomic studies have identified over 100 genes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, important phenotypic variables are captured inconsistently. In many cases, the resources required for comprehensive characterization hinder the feasibility of collecting critical information, such as intellectual ability. Thus, electronic collection of important phenotypes would greatly facilitate large-scale data collection efforts. This
- [Patterns of Sleep Disturbances and Associations with Depressive Symptoms in Autistic Young Adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/patterns-of-sleep-disturbances-and-associations-with-depressive-symptoms-in-autistic-young-adults/) - Autistic individuals are at an increased risk for both sleep disturbances and depression. While studies in the general population and in autistic adults have drawn general links between sleep disturbances and mental health, few studies have examined the extent to which specific sleep problems may be implicated in the extremely high rates of depression among
- [Developmental Variability in Autism Across 17 000 Autistic Individuals and 4000 Siblings Without an Autism Diagnosis: Comparisons by Cohort, Intellectual Disability, Genetic Etiology, and Age at Diagnosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/developmental-variability-in-autism-across-17-000-autistic-individuals-and-4000-siblings-without-an-autism-diagnosis-comparisons-by-cohort-intellectual-disability-genetic-etiology-and-age-at-diagn/) - Abstract Importance: Presence of developmental delays in autism is well established, yet few studies have characterized variability in developmental milestone attainment in this population. Objective: To characterize variability in the age at which autistic individuals attain key developmental milestones based on co-occurring intellectual disability (ID), presence of a rare disruptive genetic variant associated with neurodevelopmental
- [A Prospective Evaluation of Infant Cerebellar-Cerebral Functional Connectivity in Relation to Behavioral Development in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-prospective-evaluation-of-infant-cerebellar-cerebral-functional-connectivity-in-relation-to-behavioral-development-in-autism-2/) - Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosed based on social impairment, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. Contemporary theories posit that cerebellar pathology contributes causally to ASD by disrupting error-based learning (EBL) during infancy. The present study represents the first test of this theory in a prospective infant sample, with potential implications for
- [Neural Correlates of Face Processing Associated with Development of Social Communication in 12-Month Infants with Familial Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/neural-correlates-of-face-processing-associated-with-development-of-socialcommunication-in-12-month-infants-with-familial-risk-of-autism-spectrumdisorder/) - Background: Differences in face processing in individuals with ASD is hypothesized to impact the development of social communication skills. This study aimed to characterize the neural correlates of face processing in 12-month-old infants at familial risk of developing ASD by (1) comparing face-sensitive event-related potentials (ERP) (Nc, N290, P400) between high-familial-risk infants who develop ASD
- [Predictors of Treatment Response to a Community-Delivered Group Social Skills Intervention for Youth with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/predictors-of-treatment-response-to-a-community-delivered-group-social-skillsintervention-for-youth-with-asd/) - Group social skills interventions (GSSIs) are among the most commonly used treatments for improving social competence in youth with ASD, however, results remain variable. The current study examined predictors of treatment response to an empirically-supported GSSI for youth with ASD delivered in the community (Ntotal=75). Participants completed a computer-based emotion recognition task and their parents
- [Reconsidering Animal Models Used to Study Autism Spectrum Disorder: Current State and Optimizing Future](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/reconsidering-animal-models-used-to-study-autism-spectrum-disorder-currentstate-and-optimizing-future/) - Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID), are pervasive, often lifelong disorders, lacking evidence-based interventions for core symptoms. With no established biological markers, diagnoses are defined by behavioral criteria. Thus, preclinical in vivo animal models of NDDs must be optimally utilized. For this reason, experts in the field of behavioral
- [Parental Language Input Predicts Neuroscillatory Patterns Associated with Language Development in Toddlers at Risk of Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/parental-language-input-predicts-neuroscillatory-patterns-associated-with-language-development-in-toddlers-at-risk-of-autism-2/) - In this study we investigated the impact of parental language input on language development and associated neuroscillatory patterns in toddlers at risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Forty-six mother-toddler dyads at either high (n = 22) or low (n = 24) familial risk of ASD completed a longitudinal, prospective study including free-play, resting electroencephalography, and
- [The female protective effect against autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-female-protective-effect-against-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is diagnosed three to four times more frequently in males than in females. Genetic studies of rare variants support a female protective effect (FPE) against ASD. However, sex differences in common inherited genetic risk for ASD are less studied, particularly within families. Leveraging the Danish iPSYCH resource, we found siblings of
- [Autism NPCs from both idiopathic and CNV  16p11.2 deletion patients exhibit dysregulation of proliferation and  mitogenic responses](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-npcs-from-both-idiopathic-and-cnv-16p11-2-deletion-patients-exhibit-dysregulation-of-proliferation-and-mitogenic-responses/) - Neural precursor cell (NPC) dysfunction has been consistently implicated in autism. Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived NPCs from two autism groups (three idiopathic [I-ASD] and two 16p11.2 deletion [16pDel]) were used to investigate if proliferation is commonly disrupted. All five individuals display defects, with all three macrocephalic individuals (two 16pDel, one I-ASD) exhibiting hyperproliferation and
- [Neurodevelopmental copy-number variants: A  roadmap to improving outcomes by uniting patient advocates, researchers,  and clinicians for collective impact](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/neurodevelopmental-copy-number-variants-a-roadmap-to-improving-outcomes-by-uniting-patient-advocates-researchers-and-clinicians-for-collective-impact/) - Copy-number variants and structural variants (CNVs/SVs) drive many neurodevelopmental-related disorders. While many neurodevelopmental-related CNVs/SVs give rise to complex phenotypes, the overlap in phenotypic presentation between independent CNVs can be extensive and provides a motivation for shared approaches. This confluence at the level of clinical phenotype implies convergence in at least some aspects of the underlying
- [An Integrated Phenotypic and Genotypic  Approach Reveals a High-Risk Subtype Association for EBF3 Missense  Variants Affecting the Zinc Finger Domain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/an-integrated-phenotypic-and-genotypic-approach-reveals-a-high-risk-subtype-association-for-ebf3-missense-variants-affecting-the-zinc-finger-domain/) - Objective: Collier/Olf/EBF (COE) transcription factors have distinct expression patterns in the developing and mature nervous system. To date, a neurological disease association has been conclusively established for only the Early B-cell Factor-3 (EBF3) COE family member through the identification of heterozygous loss-of-function variants in individuals with autism spectrum/neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD). Here, we identify a symptom
- [Podcast: Can we solve the pandemic problems around diagnosis and intervention?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-can-we-solve-the-pandemic-problems-around-diagnosis-and-intervention/) - This week's #ASFpodcast highlights a few articles from the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders this week which examined the tolerability and efficacy of online diagnostic procedures and interventions, from the perspective of both parents and clinicians. They seem to work about the same, although there were some caveats. For many reasons, online and Telehealth
- [Podcast: Bilingualism - is it best?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/12110/) - This week's podcast explores the question about whether or not it is beneficial or just confusing to teach your child with autism multiple languages, or suppress the use of more than one language at home. Turns out, being bilingual helps with executive functioning (or those with preserved executive functioning can be bilingual), language, and provides
- [Podcast: The Meaning of Microglia](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-meaning-of-microglia/) - We normally focus on the function of brain cells that send signals to each other and communicate across small or long distances, which show differences in ASD. However, we rarely pay attention to the other cells in the brain. One type of cell, called the microglia, has been shown to not only help “pick up
- [Podcast: Psychedelics and Symptoms](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-psychedelics-and-symptoms/) - More and more, psychiatrists are looking to psychedelic medication to help individuals who are resistant to other types of therapies. These include seizures, PTSD and depression. But can they help individuals with autism or ease autism-related problems or improve cognition? Two new studies on cannabis and one on ketamine are summarized in this week's ASFpodcast.
- [Podcast: What is the problem getting to the bottom of biomarkers and gene x environment interactions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-what-is-the-problem-getting-to-the-bottom-of-biomarkers-and-gene-x-environment-interactions/) - Outcome measures for clinical trials and understanding and determining gene x environment interactions have been two (of many) challenging questions for scientists. In the first study, we explain a new study that looks at the feasibility of three potential biomarkers that have the potential to look at presence of a diagnosis as well as effectiveness
- [Podcast: No one who cooks, cooks alone](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-no-one-who-cooks-cooks-alone/) - Fieri said “Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes, and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity.” This week's podcast produced by ASF intern Mia Kotikovski from Stony Brook University explores how cooking can be not just fun for autistic individuals, but how it can build healthy habits in everyone. She discusses
- [Podcast: Is anxiety related to autism, and where is it in the brain?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-is-anxiety-related-to-autism-and-where-is-it-in-the-brain/) - Anxiety is common in people with autism - but is is different than other types of anxiety or similar? Is it part of the autism phenotype? When does it start and what triggers it? Two new studies which use a longitudinal design and examine the links between autism features, anxiety symptoms and brain development are
- [Podcast: Why developmental milestones are so telling](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-why-developmental-milestones-are-so-telling/) - Thanks to Dr. Susan Kuo at Broad Research Institute and MIT, there is an analysis of 17,000 individuals with autism across 4 different studies that all looked at how developmental milestones emerged. The results show a great deal of diversity – across different studies, time, intellectual disability and genetic background. Different groups of people with
- [Podcast: The earliest differences across ASDs](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-the-earliest-differences-across-asds/) - New neurons can be generated in a dish (amazing in itself), and then these neurons studied to examine how they grow, expand, divide and connect. Using this technology, researchers are finding differences in different cell functions in different forms of autism. These differences are in proliferation, which is an increase in the number of cells,
- [Podcast: Little things to help the autism community](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-little-things-to-help-the-autism-community/) - We've heard a lot about social robots - do they help? One or two studies are not going to answer this, but a systematic review and meta analysis will! It turns out when you combined all the data, they do help in social abilities, but not other areas. This is how technology can help those
- [Podcast: How that little amygdala makes a big difference in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-how-that-little-amygdala-makes-a-big-difference-in-autism/) - The amygdala has been shown to be differently sized in autistic people – at first it is too big then it becomes smaller than typically developing people. But how early are these differences seen and does it relate to a diagnosis? The Infant Brain Imaging Study tackled this question in a recent study which compared
- [Podcast: What's in the medicine jar?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-whats-in-the-medicine-jar/) - This week is a pharmacopeia of inflation. The #ASFpodcast talks debilitating gastrointestinal issues and new efforts to understand and treat them (including the CANDID meeting www.candidgi.com), a new method to understand adverse events in those that cannot report them on their own, and new news on Celexa, which is used to treat anxiety. Listen to the
- [Podcast: Autism means different things to different people](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-autism-means-different-things-to-different-people/) - At this year’s International Society of Autism Research meeting in Austin, TX, there was a variety of themes explored. From early development and milestones, to intervention and supports, to different features like sensory issues, treatment, and how to solve the problem of heterogeneity. It comes down to this: Autism means different things to different people.
- [Podcast: Pasta, music pieces and pills](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-pasta-music-pieces-and-pills/) - This week, the #ASFpodcast explores different types of interventions for which the core autism features are not necessarily the target, but those that enhance quality of life and provide help for irritability and emotional dysregulation. They include cooking, music therapies and antipsychotic medications. While they may not be effective in core autism features, they may
- [Podcast: Hybrid is most helpful](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-hybrid-is-most-helpful/) - This year's first podcast dedicated to COVID issues explores both caregiver and clinician satisfaction with telehealth. New studies explore this satisfaction with assessment as well as psychiatric interventions. Also, as a follow up to the INSAR presentations on resiliency in mental health, a new study from Canada explains what may be at the core of
- [Podcast: Everything you wanted to know, and more, about the revisions to the CDC developmental milestones](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-everything-you-wanted-to-know-and-more-about-the-revisions-to-the-cdc-developmental-milestones/) - In February, the CDC worked with the American Academy of Pediatrics to update the developmental milestones that parents should use when referencing how their child is developing. These milestones describe what should be accomplished by times as young as 2 months and as old as 5 months. These are helpful to all parents who wonder
- [Podcast: Toothbrushing - it's not for sissies](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-toothbrushing-its-not-for-sissies/) - Parents or caregivers of children with ASD sometimes have a lot of difficulty helping their child brush their teeth. Parents and caregivers of children not on the spectrum have difficulty helping their child brush their teeth. By working with families on an individual level, coaching, encouraging and breaking down each of the steps of tooth
- [Podcast: A 2022 Day of Learning Quickie](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-a-2022-day-of-learning-quickie/) - This year's Day of Learning was a huge success, with topics ranging from biological sex differences to mobile technologies all the way to the importance and documented value of leisure activities in people on the spectrum. the speakers included a discussion of the IACC, sex differences, the value of prevalence data, mobile technologies, leisure activities,
- [Podcast: Can animals be autistic?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-can-animals-be-autistic/) - The answer is obviously "no", however, animal models are necessary to help understand brain circuitry and improve interventions and supports for not just core symptoms but associated issues like anxiety, OCD, seizures and GI issues. Scientists view behaviors consistent with an ASD diagnosis differently, and this has created some problems in interpretation of animal model
- [Podcast: Environmental factors as both causes and interventions?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-environmental-factors-as-both-causes-and-interventions/)
- [Podcast: New ways to solve old problems](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-new-ways-to-solve-old-problems/) - This week's podcast focuses on innovative methodologies to understand how to reach black families, understand why and when autistic people prefer not to look at faces and how interventions can improve conversation and social communication. They use culturally and racially matched mentors, old home video tapes (keep taking those!) and machine learning to look not just at
- [Podcast: Parents! Parents! Parents!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/parents-parents-parents/) - Parents are now used as intervention partners through a design called parent-mediated intervention. It started to be studied before the pandemic but has now become a necessity. Does it work? Should it always work for everything? How long should the intervention last and how often? These are all questions of interest, and while research is
- [Podcast: What I Like About You](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-i-like-about-you/) - This week is a "bric-a-brac": of topics. They include: 1. how COVID-19 is especially dangerous for people with neurodevelopmental disorders; 2. how certain genes associated with neurodevelopmental disorders can affect other body functions other than the brain (like the digestive system and kidney function and metabolism); and finally, 3. why parents think their autistic children
- [Whole-Genome and RNA Sequencing Reveal Variation and Transcriptomic Coordination in the Developing Human Prefrontal Cortex](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/whole-genome-and-rna-sequencing-reveal-variation-and-transcriptomic-coordination-in-the-developing-human-prefrontal-cortex/) - Gene expression levels vary across developmental stage, cell type, and region in the brain. Genomic variants also contribute to the variation in expression, and some neuropsychiatric disorder loci may exert their effects through this mechanism. To investigate these relationships, we present BrainVar, a unique resource of paired whole-genome and bulk tissue RNA sequencing from the
- [Vocalization Rate and Consonant Production in Toddlers at High and Low Risk for Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/vocalization-rate-and-consonant-production-in-toddlers-at-high-and-low-risk-for-autism/) - Background: Previous work has documented lower vocalization rate and consonant acquisition delays in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We investigated differences in these variables at 12, 18, and 24 months in toddlers at high and low risk for ASD. Method: Vocalization rate and number of different consonants were obtained from speech samples from a
- [Vocal Coordination During Early Parent-Infant Interactions Predicts Language Outcome in Infant Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/vocal-coordination-during-early-parent-infant-interactions-predicts-language-outcome-in-infant-siblings-of-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - This study examined vocal coordination during mother-infant interactions in the infant siblings (high risk infants; HR) of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a population at heightened risk for developing language delays. Vocal coordination between mothers and HR infants was compared to a group of low risk (LR; no first- or second-degree relative with ASD)
- [Variation in functional connectivity along anterior-to-posterior intraparietal sulcus, and relationship with age across late childhood and adolescence](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/variation-in-functional-connectivity-along-anterior-to-posterior-intraparietal-sulcus-and-relationship-with-age-across-late-childhood-and-adolescence/) - The intraparietal sulcus (IPS), a region in the dorsal attention network (DAN), has been implicated in multi-sensory attention and working memory. Working memory and attention develop across childhood; changes in functional connectivity within the DAN may relate to this maturation. Previous findings regarding fronto-parietal intrinsic functional connectivity age-effects were mixed. Our study aimed to circumvent
- [Using head-mounted eye tracking to examine visual and manual exploration during naturalistic toy play in children with and without autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/using-head-mounted-eye-tracking-to-examine-visual-and-manual-exploration-during-naturalistic-toy-play-in-children-with-and-without-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Multimodal exploration of objects during toy play is important for a child's development and is suggested to be abnormal in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to either atypical attention or atypical action. However, little is known about how children with ASD coordinate their visual attention and manual actions during toy play. The current
- [Underconnectivity of the superior temporal sulcus predicts emotion recognition deficits in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/underconnectivity-of-the-superior-temporal-sulcus-predicts-emotion-recognition-deficits-in-autism/) - Neurodevelopmental disconnections have been assumed to cause behavioral alterations in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Here, we combined measurements of intrinsic functional connectivity (iFC) from resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) with task-based fMRI to explore whether altered activity and/or iFC of the right posterior superior temporal sulcus (pSTS) mediates deficits in emotion recognition in ASD.
- [Trajectories of Posture Development in Infants With and Without Familial Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/trajectories-of-posture-development-in-infants-with-and-without-familial-risk-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - This study investigated early posture development prospectively in infants at heightened (HR) vs. low risk (Low Risk; LR) for ASD. Fourteen HR infants diagnosed with ASD (HR-ASD), 17 HR infants with language delay (HR-LD), 29 HR infants with no diagnosis (HR-ND), and 25 LR infants were videotaped at home for 25 min during everyday activities
- [Toward optimal outcome following pivotal response treatment: a case series](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/toward-optimal-outcome-following-pivotal-response-treatment-a-case-series/) - There is a growing literature on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who respond favorably to behavioral treatment, which is often termed "optimal outcome." Rates and definitions of optimal outcome vary widely. The current case series describes an empirically validated behavioral treatment approach called Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT). We present two preschool-aged children who received
- [Therapeutic alliance in youth with autism spectrum disorder receiving cognitive-behavioral treatment for anxiety](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/therapeutic-alliance-in-youth-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-receiving-cognitive-behavioral-treatment-for-anxiety/) - Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder may influence alliance in psychotherapy. This study examined therapeutic alliance and its relationship with child characteristics and anxiety treatment outcomes in youth with autism spectrum disorder. Youth ( N = 64) with autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring anxiety (7-16 years, IQ > 70) received 16 sessions of modular cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- [The Use of Sign Language Pronouns by Native-Signing Children with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-use-of-sign-language-pronouns-by-native-signing-children-with-autism/) - We report the first study on pronoun use by an under-studied research population, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exposed to American Sign Language from birth by their deaf parents. Personal pronouns cause difficulties for hearing children with ASD, who sometimes reverse or avoid them. Unlike speech pronouns, sign pronouns are indexical points to self
- [The Sensory Perception Quotient (SPQ): development and validation of a new sensory questionnaire for adults with and without autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-sensory-perception-quotient-spq-development-and-validation-of-a-new-sensory-questionnaire-for-adults-with-and-without-autism/) - Keywords: autism spectrum conditions; sensory perception quotient; sensory questionnaire.
- [The role of sex-differential biology in risk for autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-role-of-sex-differential-biology-in-risk-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects approximately four times as many males as females, a strong sex bias that has not yet been fully explained. Understanding the causes of this biased prevalence may highlight novel avenues for treatment development that could benefit patients with diverse genetic backgrounds, and the expertise of
- [The Presence of Another Person Influences Oscillatory Cortical Dynamics During Dual Brain EEG Recording](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-presence-of-another-person-influences-oscillatory-cortical-dynamics-during-dual-brain-eeg-recording/) - Humans are innately social creatures and the social environment strongly influences brain development. As such, the human brain is primed for and sensitive to social information even in the absence of explicit task or instruction. In this study, we examined the influence of different levels of interpersonal proximity on resting state brain activity and its
- [The Number of Parvalbumin-Expressing Interneurons Is Decreased in the Prefrontal Cortex in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-number-of-parvalbumin-expressing-interneurons-is-decreased-in-the-prefrontal-cortex-in-autism/) - The cognitive phenotype of autism has been correlated with an altered balance of excitation to inhibition in the cerebral cortex, which could result from a change in the number, function, or morphology of GABA-expressing interneurons. The number of GABAergic interneuron subtypes has not been quantified in the autistic cerebral cortex. We classified interneurons into 3
- [The human amygdala parametrically encodes the intensity of specific facial emotions and their categorical ambiguity](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-human-amygdala-parametrically-encodes-the-intensity-of-specific-facial-emotions-and-their-categorical-ambiguity/) - The human amygdala is a key structure for processing emotional facial expressions, but it remains unclear what aspects of emotion are processed. We investigated this question with three different approaches: behavioural analysis of 3 amygdala lesion patients, neuroimaging of 19 healthy adults, and single-neuron recordings in 9 neurosurgical patients. The lesion patients showed a shift
- [The effects of intranasal oxytocin on reward circuitry responses in children with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-effects-of-intranasal-oxytocin-on-reward-circuitry-responses-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder; Oxytocin; Reward; fMRI.
- [The Early Motor Questionnaire (EMQ): a parental report measure of early motor development](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-early-motor-questionnaire-emq-a-parental-report-measure-of-early-motor-development/) - Children's early motor skills are critical for development across language, social, and cognitive domains, and warrant close examination. However, examiner-administered motor assessments are time consuming and expensive. Parent-report questionnaires offer an efficient alternative, but validity of parent report is unclear and only few motor questionnaires exist. In this report, we use cross-sectional and longitudinal data
- [The Differential Diagnosis of Anxiety Disorders in Cognitively-Able Youth With Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-differential-diagnosis-of-anxiety-disorders-in-cognitively-able-youth-with-autism/) - Autism spectrum disorder, Anxiety, Differential diagnosis, Assessment, Measurement
- [The development of facial gender categorization in individuals with and without autism: the impact of typicality](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-development-of-facial-gender-categorization-in-individuals-with-and-without-autism-the-impact-of-typicality/) - While much research has examined the development of facial recognition abilities, less is known about the ability of individuals with and without autism to categorize facial gender. The current study tested gender categorization abilities in high-functioning children (5-7 and 8-12 years), adolescents (13-17 years), and adults (18-53 years) with autism and matched controls. Naturalistic videos
- [The clinician perspective on sex differences in autism spectrum disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-clinician-perspective-on-sex-differences-in-autism-spectrum-disorders/) - Research studies using existing samples of individuals with autism spectrum disorders have identified differences in symptoms between males and females. Differences are typically reported in school age and adolescence, with similarities in symptom presentation at earlier ages. However, existing studies on sex differences are significantly limited, making it challenging to discern if, how, and at
- [Sumoylation of FOXP2 regulates motor function and vocal communication through Purkinje cell development](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sumoylation-of-foxp2-regulates-motor-function-and-vocal-communication-through-purkinje-cell-development/) - Background: Mutations in the gene encoding the transcription factor forkhead box P2 (FOXP2) result in brain developmental abnormalities, including reduced gray matter in both human patients and rodent models and speech and language deficits. However, neither the region-specific function of FOXP2 in the brain, in particular the cerebellum, nor the effects of any posttranslational modifications
- [Strain background influences neurotoxicity and behavioral abnormalities in mice expressing the tetracycline transactivator](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/strain-background-influences-neurotoxicity-and-behavioral-abnormalities-in-mice-expressing-the-tetracycline-transactivator/) - The tet-off system has been widely used to create transgenic models of neurological disorders including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and prion disease. The utility of this system lies in the assumption that the tetracycline transactivator (TTA) acts as an inert control element and does not contribute to phenotypes under study. Here we report that neuronal expression
- [Social network analysis of children with autism spectrum disorder: Predictors of fragmentation and connectivity in elementary school classrooms](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/social-network-analysis-of-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-predictors-of-fragmentation-and-connectivity-in-elementary-school-classrooms/) - Although children with autism spectrum disorder are frequently included in mainstream classrooms, it is not known how their social networks change compared to typically developing children and whether the factors predictive of this change may be unique. This study identified and compared predictors of social connectivity of children with and without autism spectrum disorder using
- [Social language opportunities for preschoolers with autism: Insights from audio recordings in urban classrooms](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/social-language-opportunities-for-preschoolers-with-autism-insights-from-audio-recordings-in-urban-classrooms/) - Early intervention is important for preschoolers on the autism spectrum, but little is known about early intervention classrooms in the community. This study found that children with better language skills and lower autism severity have more verbal interactions with their classmates, especially in classrooms with typically developing peers (inclusion settings). Findings suggest that natural language
- [Signaling pathways and sex differential processes in autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/signaling-pathways-and-sex-differential-processes-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders associated with deficits in social communication and restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior, that affect up to 1 in 54 children. ASDs clearly demonstrate a male bias, occurring ~4 times more frequently in males than females, though the basis for this male predominance is not well-understood.
- [Sign Language Echolalia in Deaf Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sign-language-echolalia-in-deaf-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Purpose: We present the first study of echolalia in deaf, signing children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We investigate the nature and prevalence of sign echolalia in native-signing children with ASD, the relationship between sign echolalia and receptive language, and potential modality differences between sign and speech. Method: Seventeen deaf children with ASD and 18
- [SHANK3 and IGF1 restore synaptic deficits in neurons from 22q13 deletion syndrome patients](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/shank3-and-igf1-restore-synaptic-deficits-in-neurons-from-22q13-deletion-syndrome-patients/) - Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMDS) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by global developmental delay, severely impaired speech, intellectual disability, and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). PMDS is caused by heterozygous deletions of chromosome 22q13.3. Among the genes in the deleted region is SHANK3, which encodes a protein in the postsynaptic density (PSD). Rare
- [Sex differences in cortical volume and gyrification in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sex-differences-in-cortical-volume-and-gyrification-in-autism/) - Keywords: Cerebral morphometry; Cortical volume; Females; Gyrification; Neuroimaging; Sex differences.
- [Sex and gender differences in autism spectrum disorder: summarizing evidence gaps and identifying emerging areas of priority](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sex-and-gender-differences-in-autism-spectrum-disorder-summarizing-evidence-gaps-and-identifying-emerging-areas-of-priority/) - One of the most consistent findings in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research is a higher rate of ASD diagnosis in males than females. Despite this, remarkably little research has focused on the reasons for this disparity. Better understanding of this sex difference could lead to major advancements in the prevention or treatment of ASD in
- [Setd5 haploin sufficiency alters neuronal network connectivity and leads to autistic-like behaviors in mice](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/setd5-haploin-sufficiency-alters-neuronal-network-connectivity-and-leads-to-autistic-like-behaviors-in-mice/) - SETD5, a gene linked to intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a member of the SET-domain family and encodes a putative histone methyltransferase (HMT). To date, the mechanism by which SETD5 haploinsufficiency causes ASD/ID remains an unanswered question. Setd5 is the highly conserved mouse homolog, and although the Setd5 null mouse is
- [Serotonin 1A agonism decreases affiliative behavior in pair-bonded titi monkeys](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/serotonin-1a-agonism-decreases-affiliative-behavior-in-pair-bonded-titi-monkeys/) - Relatively little is known about serotonergic involvement in pair-bonding despite its putative role in regulating social behavior. Here we sought to determine if pharmacological elevation of serotonin 1A (5-HT1A) receptor activity would lead to changes in social behavior in pair-bonded male titi monkeys (Callicebus cupreus). Adult males in established heterosexual pairs were injected daily with
- [Selective Deletion of Astroglial FMRP Dysregulates Glutamate Transporter GLT1 and Contributes to Fragile X Syndrome Phenotypes In Vivo](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/selective-deletion-of-astroglial-fmrp-dysregulates-glutamate-transporter-glt1-and-contributes-to-fragile-x-syndrome-phenotypes-in-vivo/) - Keywords: FMRP; astrocyte; autism; fragile X; glutamate transporter; protein synthesis.
- [Searching for Cross-diagnostic Convergence: Neural Mechanisms Governing Excitation and Inhibition Balance in Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/searching-for-cross-diagnostic-convergence-neural-mechanisms-governing-excitation-and-inhibition-balance-in-schizophrenia-and-autism-spectrum-disorders/) - Recent theoretical accounts have proposed excitation and inhibition (E/I) imbalance as a possible mechanistic, network-level hypothesis underlying neural and behavioral dysfunction across neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia (SCZ). These two disorders share some overlap in their clinical presentation as well as convergence in their underlying genes and neurobiology. However, there are
- [School-Based Behavioral Health Service Use and Expenditures for Children With Autism and Children With Other Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/school-based-behavioral-health-service-use-and-expenditures-for-children-with-autism-and-children-with-other-disorders/) - Objective: This study compared use of and associated expenditures for Medicaid-reimbursed school-based and out-of-school services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those with other psychiatric disorders. Methods: Philadelphia County Medicaid claims were used to identify children ages five to 17 who received behavioral health services through Medicaid any time between October 2008 and
- [Scaffolded reaching experiences encourage grasping activity in infants at high risk for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/scaffolded-reaching-experiences-encourage-grasping-activity-in-infants-at-high-risk-for-autism/) - Recent findings suggest impaired motor skill development during infancy in children later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). However, it remains unclear whether infants at high familial risk for ASD would benefit from early interventions targeting the motor domain. The current study investigated this issue by providing 3-month-old infants at high familial risk for ASD
- [Robust elimination of genome-damaged cells safeguards against brain somatic aneuploidy following Knl1 deletion](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/robust-elimination-of-genome-damaged-cells-safeguards-against-brain-somatic-aneuploidy-following-knl1-deletion/) - The brain is a genomic mosaic shaped by cellular responses to genome damage. Here, we manipulate somatic genome stability by conditional Knl1 deletion from embryonic mouse brain. KNL1 mutations cause microcephaly and KNL1 mediates the spindle assembly checkpoint, a safeguard against chromosome missegregation and aneuploidy. We find that following Knl1 deletion, segregation errors in mitotic
- [Revealing the world of autism through the lens of a camera](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/revealing-the-world-of-autism-through-the-lens-of-a-camera/) - People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show atypical attention to social stimuli [1] and gaze at faces [2] and complex images [3] in unusual ways. But all studies to date are limited by the experimenter's selected stimuli, which are generally photographs taken by people without autism. What might participants with ASD show us if they
- [Rethinking autism spectrum disorder assessment for children during COVID-19 and beyond](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/rethinking-autism-spectrum-disorder-assessment-for-children-during-covid-19-and-beyond/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unique challenges for families and caregivers, as well as for autism-focused clinicians, who are faced with providing a thorough and accurate evaluation of children's specific needs and diagnoses in the absence of in-person assessment tools. The shift to telehealth assessments has challenged clinicians to reconsider approaches and assumptions that underlie
- [Resting and Functional Pupil Response Metrics Indicate Features of Reward Sensitivity and ASD in Children](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/resting-and-functional-pupil-response-metrics-indicate-features-of-reward-sensitivity-and-asd-in-children/) - The current study examined the relationship between quantitative measures of reward and punishment sensitivity, features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and resting and functional pupil response metrics across a clinically heterogeneous sample. Scores on a parent-report measure of punishment and reward sensitivity were correlated with ASD features. We also assessed whether pupil measurements could be
- [Reliability of human cortical organoid generation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/reliability-of-human-cortical-organoid-generation/) - The differentiation of pluripotent stem cells in three-dimensional cultures can recapitulate key aspects of brain development, but protocols are prone to variable results. Here we differentiated multiple human pluripotent stem cell lines for over 100 d using our previously developed approach to generate brain-region-specific organoids called cortical spheroids and, using several assays, found that spheroid
- [Relations between language and cognition in native-signing children with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/relations-between-language-and-cognition-in-native-signing-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Two populations have been found to exhibit delays in theory of mind (ToM): deaf children of hearing parents and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Deaf children exposed to sign from birth by their deaf parents, however, show no such delay, suggesting that early language exposure is key to ToM development. Sign languages also present
- [Regulation of autism-relevant behaviors by cerebellar–prefrontal cortical circuits](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/regulation-of-autism-relevant-behaviors-by-cerebellar-prefrontal-cortical-circuits/) - Cerebellar dysfunction has been demonstrated in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs); however, the circuits underlying cerebellar contributions to ASD-relevant behaviors remain unknown. In this study, we demonstrated functional connectivity between the cerebellum and the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) in mice; showed that the mPFC mediates cerebellum-regulated social and repetitive/inflexible behaviors; and showed disruptions in connectivity between
- [Reduced specificity in emotion judgment in people with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/reduced-specificity-in-emotion-judgment-in-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - There is a conflicting literature on facial emotion processing in autism spectrum disorder (ASD): both typical and atypical performance have been reported, and inconsistencies in the literature may stem from different processes examined (emotion judgment, face perception, fixations) as well as differences in participant populations. Here we conducted a detailed investigation of the ability to
- [Reduced Integration and Differentiation of the Imitation Network in Autism: A Combined Functional Connectivity Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/reduced-integration-and-differentiation-of-the-imitation-network-in-autism-a-combined-functional-connectivity-magnetic-resonance-imaging-and-diffusion-weighted-imaging-study/) - Objective: Converging evidence indicates that brain abnormalities in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) involve atypical network connectivity, but few studies have integrated functional with structural connectivity measures. This multimodal investigation examined functional and structural connectivity of the imitation network in children and adolescents with ASD, and its links with clinical symptoms. Methods: Resting state functional magnetic
- [Reduced engagement with social stimuli in 6-month-old infants with later autism spectrum disorder: a longitudinal prospective study of infants at high familial risk](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/reduced-engagement-with-social-stimuli-in-6-month-old-infants-with-later-autism-spectrum-disorder-a-longitudinal-prospective-study-of-infants-at-high-familial-risk/) - Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects more than 1 % of the population and close to 20 % of prospectively studied infants with an older sibling with ASD. Although significant progress has been made in characterizing the emergence of behavioral symptoms of ASD, far less is known about the underlying
- [Re-conceptualizing ASD Within a Dimensional Framework: Positive, Negative, and Cognitive Feature Clusters](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/re-conceptualizing-asd-within-a-dimensional-framework-positive-negative-and-cognitive-feature-clusters/) - Introduction of the National Institute of Mental Health's Research Domain Criteria and revision of diagnostic classification for Autism Spectrum Disorder in the latest diagnostic manual call for a new way of conceptualizing heterogeneous ASD features. We propose a novel conceptualization of ASD, borrowing from the schizophrenia literature in clustering ASD features along positive, negative, and
- [Race, disability, and grade: Social relationships in children with autism spectrum disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/race-disability-and-grade-social-relationships-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorders/) - Race is associated with social relationships among typically developing children; however, studies rarely examine the impact of race on social outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder. This study examined how race (African American, Latino, Asian, or White) in conjunction with disability status (autism spectrum disorders or typically developing) and grade (grades K-2 or 3-5)
- [Quantifying the potential impact of measurement error in an investigation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/quantifying-the-potential-impact-of-measurement-error-in-an-investigation-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd/) - The Early Autism Risk Longitudinal Investigation (EARLI), an ongoing study of a risk-enriched pregnancy cohort, examines genetic and environmental risk factors for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). We simulated the potential effects of both measurement error (ME) in exposures and misclassification of ASD-related phenotype (assessed as Autism Observation Scale for Infants (AOSI) scores) on measures of
- [Protocadherin 10 alters γ oscillations, amino acid levels, and their coupling; baclofen partially restores these oscillatory deficits](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/protocadherin-10-alters-γ-oscillations-amino-acid-levels-and-their-coupling-baclofen-partially-restores-these-oscillatory-deficits/) - Approximately one in 45 children have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is characterized by social/communication impairments. Recent studies have linked a subset of familial ASD to mutations in the Protocadherin 10 (Pcdh10) gene. Additionally, Pcdh10's expression pattern, as well as its known role within protein networks, implicates the gene in ASD. Subsequently,
- [Prospective MEG biomarkers in ASD: pre-clinical evidence and clinical promise of electrophysiological signatures](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/prospective-meg-biomarkers-in-asd-pre-clinical-evidence-and-clinical-promise-of-electrophysiological-signatures/) - Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by social impairments and restricted/stereotyped behaviors and currently affect an estimated 1 in 68 children aged 8 years old. While there has been substantial recent focus on ASD in research, both the biological pathology and, perhaps consequently, a fully effective treatment have yet to be realized. What has remained
- [Prospective Longitudinal Studies of Infant Siblings of Children With Autism: Lessons Learned and Future Directions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/prospective-longitudinal-studies-of-infant-siblings-of-children-with-autism-lessons-learned-and-future-directions/) - Objective: The objectives of this review are to highlight the impact of the first decade of high-risk (HR) infant sibling work in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to identify potential areas of translational focus for the next decade of research. Method: A group of clinicians and researchers in ASD working both inside and outside of
- [Project TENDR: Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental Risks The TENDR Consensus Statement](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/project-tendr-targeting-environmental-neuro-developmental-risks-the-tendr-consensus-statement/) - Summary: Children in America today are at an unacceptably high risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders that affect the brain and nervous system including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disabilities, and other learning and behavioral disabilities. These are complex disorders with multiple causes—genetic, social, and environmental. The contribution of toxic chemicals to these disorders can
- [Preliminary findings of similarities and differences in the signed and spoken language of children with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/preliminary-findings-of-similarities-and-differences-in-the-signed-and-spoken-language-of-children-with-autism/) - Approximately 30% of hearing children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) do not acquire expressive language, and those who do often show impairments related to their social deficits, using language instrumentally rather than socially, with a poor understanding of pragmatics and a tendency toward repetitive content. Linguistic abnormalities can be clinically useful as diagnostic markers of
- [Potential impact of DSM-5 criteria on autism spectrum disorder prevalence estimates](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/potential-impact-of-dsm-5-criteria-on-autism-spectrum-disorder-prevalence-estimates/) - Importance: The DSM-5 contains revised diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from the DSM-IV-TR. Potential impacts of the new criteria on ASD prevalence are unclear. Objective: To assess potential effects of the DSM-5 ASD criteria on ASD prevalence estimation by retrospectively applying the new criteria to population-based surveillance data collected for previous ASD prevalence
- [Pooling Bio-Specimens in the Presence of Measurement Error and Non-Linearity in Dose-Response: Simulation Study in the Context of a Birth Cohort Investigating Risk Factors for Autism Spectrum Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/pooling-bio-specimens-in-the-presence-of-measurement-error-and-non-linearity-in-dose-response-simulation-study-in-the-context-of-a-birth-cohort-investigating-risk-factors-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - We sought to determine the potential effects of pooling on power, false positive rate (FPR), and bias of the estimated associations between hypothetical environmental exposures and dichotomous autism spectrum disorders (ASD) status. Simulated birth cohorts in which ASD outcome was assumed to have been ascertained with uncertainty were created. We investigated the impact on the
- [Pivotal Response Treatment: Case Reports](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/pivotal-response-treatment-case-reports/) - The current paper provides an overview of an evidence-based treatment, Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The paper describes PRT principles and then illustrates the approach using two case reports. The children are preschool-aged children with high-functioning ASD. They were participating in a four-month clinical trial of PRT. At the start of
- [Pivotal response treatment prompts a functional rewiring of the brain among individuals with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/pivotal-response-treatment-prompts-a-functional-rewiring-of-the-brain-among-individuals-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Behavioral interventions for autism have gained prominence in recent years; however, the neural-systems-level targets of these interventions remain poorly understood. We use a novel Bayesian framework to extract network-based differences before and after a 16-week pivotal response treatment (PRT) regimen. Our results suggest that the functional changes induced by PRT localize to the posterior cingulate
- [Pivotal response treatment for autism spectrum disorder: current perspectives](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/pivotal-response-treatment-for-autism-spectrum-disorder-current-perspectives/) - Pivotal response treatment (PRT) is an evidence-based behavioral intervention based on applied behavior analysis principles aimed to improve social communication skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). PRT adopts a more naturalistic approach and focuses on using a number of strategies to help increase children's motivation during intervention. Since its conceptualization, PRT has received
- [Pebbles, rocks, and boulders: The implementation of a school-based social engagement intervention for children with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/pebbles-rocks-and-boulders-the-implementation-of-a-school-based-social-engagement-intervention-for-children-with-autism/) - Few evidence-based practices, defined as the use of empirically supported research and clinical expertise for children with autism, have been successfully implemented and sustained in schools. This study examined the perspectives of school personnel ( n = 39) on implementing a social engagement intervention for children with autism. Semi-structured interviews, informed by the Domitrovich et
- [Parenting a Child with ASD: Comparison of Parenting Style Between ASD, Anxiety, and Typical Development](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/parenting-a-child-with-asd-comparison-of-parenting-style-between-asd-anxiety-and-typical-development/) - Parenting children with ASD has a complex history. Given parents' increasingly pivotal role in children's treatment, it is critical to consider parental style and behaviours. This study (1) compares parenting style of parents of children with ASD, parents of children with anxiety disorders, and parents of typically developing (TD) children and (2) investigates contributors to
- [Parent-Teacher Communication about Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Examination of Collaborative Problem-Solving](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/parent-teacher-communication-about-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-an-examination-of-collaborative-problem-solving/) - Effective parent-teacher communication involves problem-solving concerns about students. Few studies have examined problem solving interactions between parents and teachers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with a particular focus on identifying communication barriers and strategies for improving them. This study examined the problem-solving behaviors of parents and teachers of children with ASD. Participants included
- [Parent and Teacher Concordance on the Social Responsiveness Scale for Children with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/parent-and-teacher-concordance-on-the-social-responsiveness-scale-for-children-with-autism/) - There are inconsistent findings regarding parent and teacher agreement on behavioral ratings of their children with autism. One possible reason for this inconsistency is that studies have not taken autism severity into account. This study examined parent and teacher concordance of social behavior based on symptom severity for children with autism. Participants were 123 parent-teacher
- [Overview of Mouse Models of Autism Spectrum Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/overview-of-mouse-models-of-autism-spectrum-disorders/) - This overview describes many well characterized mouse models of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Mouse models considered here were selected because they are examples of genetically engineered models where human genetic evidence supports a causative relationship between the targeted mutation and the behavioral phenotype. As the ASD diagnosis is based primarily on behavioral evaluations in humans
- [One-to-One Assistant Engagement in Autism Support Classrooms](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/one-to-one-assistant-engagement-in-autism-support-classrooms/) - Classroom assistants and one-to-one assistants are an important part of the staffing structure of many autism support classrooms. Limited studies, however, have examined how one-to-one assistants spend their time in the classroom. The purpose of this article was to examine the percentage of time one-to-one assistants were engaged in instruction or support of students with
- [Occurrence and family impact of elopement in children with autism spectrum disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/occurrence-and-family-impact-of-elopement-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorders/) - Objectives: Anecdotal reports suggest that elopement behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) increases risk of injury or death and places a major burden on families. This study assessed parent-reported elopement occurrence and associated factors among children with ASDs. Methods: Information on elopement frequency, associated characteristics, and consequences was collected via an online questionnaire.
- [Neuronal deletion of Gtf2i, associated with Williams syndrome, causes behavioral and myelinalterations rescuable by a remyelinating drug](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/neuronal-deletion-of-gtf2i-associated-with-williams-syndrome-causes-behavioral-and-myelinalterations-rescuable-by-a-remyelinating-drug/) - Williams syndrome (WS), caused by a heterozygous microdeletion on chromosome 7q11.23, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by hypersociability and neurocognitive abnormalities. Of the deleted genes, general transcription factor IIi (Gtf2i) has been linked to hypersociability in WS, although the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We show that selective deletion of Gtf2i in the excitatory neurons
- [Neurobiology of social behavior abnormalities in autism and Williams syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/neurobiology-of-social-behavior-abnormalities-in-autism-and-williams-syndrome/) - Social behavior is a basic behavior mediated by multiple brain regions and neural circuits, and is crucial for the survival and development of animals and humans. Two neuropsychiatric disorders that have prominent social behavior abnormalities are autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which is characterized mainly by hyposociability, and Williams syndrome (WS), whose subjects exhibit hypersociability. Here
- [Neural Connectivity Evidence for a Categorical-Dimensional Hybrid Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/neural-connectivity-evidence-for-a-categorical-dimensional-hybrid-model-of-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses a complex manifestation of symptoms that include deficits in social interaction and repetitive or stereotyped interests and behaviors. In keeping with the increasing recognition of the dimensional characteristics of ASD symptoms and the categorical nature of a diagnosis, we sought to delineate the neural mechanisms of ASD symptoms based
- [Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions: Empirically Validated Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/naturalistic-developmental-behavioral-interventions-empirically-validated-treatments-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Earlier autism diagnosis, the importance of early intervention, and development of specific interventions for young children have contributed to the emergence of similar, empirically supported, autism interventions that represent the merging of applied behavioral and developmental sciences. "Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI)" are implemented in natural settings, involve shared control between child and therapist, utilize
- [Moving from capstones toward cornerstones: successes and challenges in applying systems biology to identify mechanisms of autism spectrum disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/moving-from-capstones-toward-cornerstones-successes-and-challenges-in-applying-systems-biology-to-identify-mechanisms-of-autism-spectrum-disorders/) - The substantial progress in the last few years toward uncovering genetic causes and risk factors for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has opened new experimental avenues for identifying the underlying neurobiological mechanism of the condition. The bounty of genetic findings has led to a variety of data-driven exploratory analyses aimed at deriving new insights about the
- [Mice with Shank3 Mutations Associated with ASD and Schizophrenia Display Both Shared and Distinct Defects](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/mice-with-shank3-mutations-associated-with-asd-and-schizophrenia-display-both-shared-and-distinct-defects/) - Genetic studies have revealed significant overlaps of risk genes among psychiatric disorders. However, it is not clear how different mutations of the same gene contribute to different disorders. We characterized two lines of mutant mice with Shank3 mutations linked to ASD and schizophrenia. We found both shared and distinct synaptic and behavioral phenotypes. Mice with
- [Mechanisms of Diminished Attention to Eyes in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/mechanisms-of-diminished-attention-to-eyes-in-autism/) - Objective: Two hypotheses, gaze aversion and gaze indifference, are commonly cited to explain a diagnostic hallmark of autism: reduced attention to others' eyes. The two posit different areas of atypical brain function, different pathogenic models of disability, and different possible treatments. Evidence for and against each hypothesis is mixed but has thus far focused on
- [Measuring Sensory Reactivity in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Application and Simplification of a Clinician-Administered Sensory Observation Scale](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/measuring-sensory-reactivity-in-autism-spectrum-disorder-application-and-simplification-of-a-clinician-administered-sensory-observation-scale/) - Sensory reactivity is a new DSM-5 criterion for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The current study aims to validate a clinician-administered sensory observation in ASD, the Sensory Processing Scale Assessment (SPS). The SPS and the Short Sensory Profile (SSP) parent-report were used to measure sensory reactivity in children with ASD (n = 35) and typically developing
- [Maturation of auditory neural processes in autism spectrum disorder – A longitudinal MEG study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/maturation-of-auditory-neural-processes-in-autism-spectrum-disorder-a-longitudinal-meg-study/) - Background: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show atypical brain activity, perhaps due to delayed maturation. Previous studies examining the maturation of auditory electrophysiological activity have been limited due to their use of cross-sectional designs. The present study took a first step in examining magnetoencephalography (MEG) evidence of abnormal auditory response maturation in ASD via
- [Maternal Loss of Ube3a Impairs Experience-Driven Dendritic Spine Maintenance in the Developing Visual Cortex](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/maternal-loss-of-ube3a-impairs-experience-driven-dendritic-spine-maintenance-in-the-developing-visual-cortex/) - Keywords: Angelman syndrome; E6AP; Ube3a; dendritic spine; two-photon; visual cortex.
- [Maternal Inflammation Disrupts Fetal Neurodevelopment via Increased Placental Output of Serotonin to the Fetal Brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/maternal-inflammation-disrupts-fetal-neurodevelopment-via-increased-placental-output-of-serotonin-to-the-fetal-brain/) - Keywords: inflammation/infection; neurodevelopment; placenta; prenatal programming; serotonin; tryptophan.
- [Loss of predominant Shank3 isoforms results in hippocampus-dependent impairments in behavior and synaptic transmission](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/loss-of-predominant-shank3-isoforms-results-in-hippocampus-dependent-impairments-in-behavior-and-synaptic-transmission/) - The Shank3 gene encodes a scaffolding protein that anchors multiple elements of the postsynaptic density at the synapse. Previous attempts to delete the Shank3 gene have not resulted in a complete loss of the predominant naturally occurring Shank3 isoforms. We have now characterized a homozygous Shank3 mutation in mice that deletes exon 21, including the
- [Long-term maturation of human cortical organoids matches key early postnatal transitions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/long-term-maturation-of-human-cortical-organoids-matches-key-early-postnatal-transitions/) - Human stem-cell-derived models provide the promise of accelerating our understanding of brain disorders, but not knowing whether they possess the ability to mature beyond mid- to late-fetal stages potentially limits their utility. We leveraged a directed differentiation protocol to comprehensively assess maturation in vitro. Based on genome-wide analysis of the epigenetic clock and transcriptomics, as
- [Linguistic camouflage in girls with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/linguistic-camouflage-in-girls-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed more frequently in boys than girls, even when girls are equally symptomatic. Cutting-edge behavioral imaging has detected "camouflaging" in girls with ASD, wherein social behaviors appear superficially typical, complicating diagnosis. The present study explores a new kind of camouflage based on language differences. Pauses during conversation can be
- [Limited fine motor and grasping skills in 6-month-old infants at high risk for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/limited-fine-motor-and-grasping-skills-in-6-month-old-infants-at-high-risk-for-autism/) - Atypical motor behaviors are common among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). However, little is known about onset and functional implications of differences in early motor development among infants later diagnosed with ASD. Two prospective experiments were conducted to investigate motor skills among 6-month-olds at increased risk (high risk) for ASD (N1 = 129; N2
- [Let's see that again: using instructional videos to support asynchronous mathematical problem solving instruction for students with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/lets-see-that-again-using-instructional-videos-to-support-asynchronous-mathematical-problem-solving-instruction-for-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - The Pandemic has required teachers to find ways to provide high-quality instruction in a virtual format. Video-based instruction (VBI) is a version of technology-aided instruction that has been effectively used in classrooms to improve mathematical outcomes for students with disabilities. This manuscript describes how a special education teacher can utilized VBI through free online platforms
- [Large-Scale Exome Sequencing Study Implicates Both Developmental and Functional Changes in the Neurobiology of Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/large-scale-exome-sequencing-study-implicates-both-developmental-and-functional-changes-in-the-neurobiology-of-autism/) - We present the largest exome sequencing study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to date (n = 35,584 total samples, 11,986 with ASD). Using an enhanced analytical framework to integrate de novo and case-control rare variation, we identify 102 risk genes at a false discovery rate of 0.1 or less. Of these genes, 49 show higher
- [Large-scale analyses of the relationship between sex, age and intelligence quotient heterogeneity and cortical morphometry in autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/large-scale-analyses-of-the-relationship-between-sex-age-and-intelligence-quotient-heterogeneity-and-cortical-morphometry-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Significant heterogeneity across aetiologies, neurobiology and clinical phenotypes have been observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Neuroimaging-based neuroanatomical studies of ASD have often reported inconsistent findings which may, in part, be attributable to an insufficient understanding of the relationship between factors influencing clinical heterogeneity and their relationship to brain anatomy. To this end,
- [Language ENvironment Analysis (LENA) in Phelan-McDermid Syndrome: Validity and Suggestions for Use in Minimally Verbal Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/language-environment-analysis-lena-in-phelan-mcdermid-syndrome-validity-and-suggestions-for-use-in-minimally-verbal-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) is a single-locus cause of developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, and minimal verbal abilities. There is an urgent need to identify objective outcome measures of expressive language for use in this and other minimally verbal populations. One potential tool is an automated language processor called Language ENvironment Analysis (LENA). LENA was used
- [Investigating the neurobiology of abnormal social behaviors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/investigating-the-neurobiology-of-abnormal-social-behaviors/) - Keywords: abnormal social behavior; animal models; behavioral neuroscience; group behavior; psychosocial illness; social neuroscience.
- [Introduction of the human AVPR1A gene substantially alters brain receptor expression patterns and enhances aspects of social behavior in transgenic mice](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/introduction-of-the-human-avpr1a-gene-substantially-alters-brain-receptor-expression-patterns-and-enhances-aspects-of-social-behavior-in-transgenic-mice/) - Central arginine vasopressin receptor 1A (AVPR1A) modulates a wide range of behaviors, including stress management and territorial aggression, as well as social bonding and recognition. Inter- and intra-species variations in the expression pattern of AVPR1A in the brain and downstream differential behavioral phenotypes have been attributed to differences in the non-coding regions of the AVPR1A
- [Inhibition-Based Biomarkers for Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/inhibition-based-biomarkers-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a behaviorally defined and heterogeneous disorder. Biomarkers for ASD offer the opportunity to improve prediction, diagnosis, stratification by severity and subtype, monitoring over time and in response to interventions, and overall understanding of the underlying biology of this disorder. A variety of potential biomarkers, from the level of genes and
- [Improving Functional Language and Social Motivation with a Parent-Mediated Intervention for Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/improving-functional-language-and-social-motivation-with-a-parent-mediated-intervention-for-toddlers-with-autism-spectrum-disorde/) - Recent research suggests that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may now be reliably identified in later infancy, highlighting the need for empirically-validated interventions for infants and toddlers with early symptoms of ASD. Using a multiple baseline design across 15- to 21-month-old toddlers, this study implemented a brief, parent-mediated, Pivotal Response Treatment program, focusing on
- [Improvements in social and adaptive functioning following short-duration PRT program: a clinical replication](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/improvements-in-social-and-adaptive-functioning-following-short-duration-prt-program-a-clinical-replication/) - Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) is an empirically validated behavioral treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The purpose of the current study was to assess the efficacy of PRT for ten cognitively-able preschool-aged children with ASD in the context of a short-duration (4-month) treatment model. Most research on PRT used individual behavioral goals as
- [Improvements in micro level indices of social communication following Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/improvements-in-micro-level-indices-of-social-communication-following-pivotal-response-treatment-prt/) - Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) is an evidence-based treatment for individuals with ASD that targets social communication skills, most notably social motivation. The aim of the current study was to map microanalytic changes in social communication during dyadic child-therapist interactions following a 16-week trial of PRT. We proposed that a microanalytic approach would allow us to
- [Impaired praxis in gesture imitation by deaf children with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/impaired-praxis-in-gesture-imitation-by-deaf-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - gesture, imitation, deafness, dyspraxia
- [High internal noise and poor external noise filtering characterize perception in autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/high-internal-noise-and-poor-external-noise-filtering-characterize-perception-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - An emerging hypothesis postulates that internal noise is a key factor influencing perceptual abilities in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Given fundamental and inescapable effects of noise on nearly all aspects of neural processing, this could be a critical abnormality with broad implications for perception, behavior, and cognition. However, this proposal has been challenged by both
- [Heterogeneity of neural mechanisms of response to pivotal response treatment](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/heterogeneity-of-neural-mechanisms-of-response-to-pivotal-response-treatment/) - We investigated the mechanisms by which Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) improves social communication in a case series of 10 preschool-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) identified brain responses during a biological motion perception task conducted prior to and following 16 weeks of PRT treatment. Overall, the neural systems supporting
- [Frequency and pattern of documented diagnostic features and the age of autism identification](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/frequency-and-pattern-of-documented-diagnostic-features-and-the-age-of-autism-identification/) - Objective: The DSM-IV-TR specifies 12 behavioral features that can occur in hundreds of possible combinations to meet diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This paper describes the frequency and variability with which the 12 behavioral features are documented in a population-based cohort of 8-year-old children under surveillance for ASD, and examines whether documentation of
- [Frequency and Complexity of De Novo Structural Mutation in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/frequency-and-complexity-of-de-novo-structural-mutation-in-autism/) - Genetic studies of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have established that de novo duplications and deletions contribute to risk. However, ascertainment of structural variants (SVs) has been restricted by the coarse resolution of current approaches. By applying a custom pipeline for SV discovery, genotyping, and de novo assembly to genome sequencing of 235 subjects (71 affected
- [Feasibility and effectiveness of very early intervention for infants at-risk for autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/feasibility-and-effectiveness-of-very-early-intervention-for-infants-at-risk-for-autism-spectrum-disorder-a-systematic-review/) - Early detection methods for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in infancy are rapidly advancing, yet the development of interventions for infants under two years with or at-risk for ASD remains limited. In order to guide research and practice, this paper systematically reviewed studies investigating interventions for infants under 24 months with or at-risk for ASD. Nine
- [Extinction of an instrumental response: a cognitive behavioral assay in Fmr1 knockout mice](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/extinction-of-an-instrumental-response-a-cognitive-behavioral-assay-in-fmr1-knockout-mice/) - Fragile X (FX) is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability and autism. Previous studies have shown that partial inhibition of metabotropic glutamate receptor signaling is sufficient to correct behavioral phenotypes in a mouse model of FX, including audiogenic seizures, open-field hyperactivity and social behavior. These phenotypes model well the epilepsy (15%), hyperactivity (20%)
- [Exploring the relationship between cortical GABA concentrations, auditory gamma-band responses and development in ASD: Evidence for an altered maturational trajectory in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/exploring-the-relationship-between-cortical-gaba-concentrations-auditory-gamma-band-responses-and-development-in-asd-evidence-for-an-altered-maturational-trajectory-in-asd/) - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is hypothesized to arise from imbalances between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission (E/I imbalance). Studies have demonstrated E/I imbalance in individuals with ASD and also corresponding rodent models. One neural process thought to be reliant on E/I balance is gamma-band activity (Gamma), with support arising from observed correlations between motor, as well
- [Exploring the Effect of Immediate Video Feedback on Coaching](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/exploring-the-effect-of-immediate-video-feedback-on-coaching/) - Although evidence-based practices for autism spectrum disorders exist, they are often not effectively incorporated into school-based programs, indicating a need for enhanced training strategies for educators. This study examined the effects of immediate video feedback during coaching for teachers and paraprofessionals learning Classroom Pivotal Response Teaching (CPRT). Special education teachers, along with their classroom paraprofessionals,
- [Exploring Autism Spectrum Disorders Using HLT](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/exploring-autism-spectrum-disorders-using-hlt/) - he phenotypic complexity of Autism Spectrum Disorder motivates the application ofmodern computational methods to large collections of observational data, both for improved clinical diagnosis and for better scientific understanding. We have begun to create acorpus of annotated language samples relevant to this research, and we plan to join withother researchers in pooling and publishingsuch resources
- [Examining playground engagement between elementary school children with and without autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/examining-playground-engagement-between-elementary-school-children-with-and-without-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Little is known about the social behavior of children with and without autism spectrum disorder during recess. This study documented the naturally occurring recess engagement and peer interaction behaviors of children with and without autism spectrum disorder in inclusive school settings. Participants included 51 children with autism spectrum disorder and 51 classmates without autism spectrum
- [Evaluating Changes in the Prevalence of the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/evaluating-changes-in-the-prevalence-of-the-autism-spectrum-disorders-asds/) - Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are estimated to occur among about one percent of children in the United States. This estimate is in line with estimates from other industrialized countries. However, the identified prevalence of ASDs has increased significantly in a short time period based on data from multiple studies including the U.S. Centers for Disease
- [Etiologies underlying sex differences in Autism Spectrum Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/etiologies-underlying-sex-differences-in-autism-spectrum-disorders/) - The male predominance of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is one of the best-known, and at the same time, one of the least understood characteristics of these disorders. In this paper we review genetic, epigenetic, hormonal, and environmental mechanisms underlying this male preponderance. Sex-specific effects of Y-linked genes (including SRY expression leading to testicular development), balanced
- [Ethnic Disparities in School‐Based Behavioral Health Service Use for Children With Psychiatric Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/ethnic-disparities-in-school‐based-behavioral-health-service-use-for-children-with-psychiatric-disorders/) - Background: We examined racial/ethnic disparities in school-based behavioral health service use for children with psychiatric disorders. Methods: Medicaid claims data were used to compare the behavioral healthcare service use of 23,601 children aged 5-17 years by psychiatric disorder (autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [ADHD], conduct/oppositional defiant disorder, and "other") and by race/ethnicity (African-American, Hispanic, white,
- [Epigenetic Research in Neuropsychiatric Disorders: the “Tissue Issue”](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/epigenetic-research-in-neuropsychiatric-disorders-the-tissue-issue/) - Summary: Epigenetic mechanisms have the potential to help elucidate biology connecting experiential risk factors with neuropsychiatric disease manifestation. Cross-tissue studies as well as advanced epidemiologic methods should be employed to more effectively conduct neuropsychiatric epigenetic research. Keywords: Blood; DNA methylation; Epigenetics; Neuropsychiatric disorders; Tissue.
- [Enhancement of Anandamide-Mediated Endocannabinoid Signaling Corrects Autism-Related Social Impairment](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/enhancement-of-anandamide-mediated-endocannabinoid-signaling-corrects-autism-related-social-impairment/) - Introduction: We recently uncovered a signaling mechanism by which the endocannabinoid anandamide mediates the action of oxytocin, a neuropeptide that is crucial for social behavior, to control social reward. Oxytocin signaling has been implicated in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and social reward is a key aspect of social functioning that is thought to be disrupted
- [Endocannabinoid signaling mediates oxytocin-driven social reward](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/endocannabinoid-signaling-mediates-oxytocin-driven-social-reward/) - Marijuana exerts profound effects on human social behavior, but the neural substrates underlying such effects are unknown. Here we report that social contact increases, whereas isolation decreases, the mobilization of the endogenous marijuana-like neurotransmitter, anandamide, in the mouse nucleus accumbens (NAc), a brain structure that regulates motivated behavior. Pharmacological and genetic experiments show that anandamide
- [EEG-IP: An international infant EEG data integration platform for the study of risk and resilience in autism and related conditions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/eeg-ip-an-international-infant-eeg-data-integration-platform-for-the-study-of-risk-and-resilience-in-autism-and-related-conditions/) - Background: Establishing reliable predictive and diganostic biomarkers of autism would enhance early identification and facilitate targeted intervention during periods of greatest plasticity in early brain development. High impact research on biomarkers is currently limited by relatively small sample sizes and the complexity of the autism phenotype. Methods: EEG-IP is an International Infant EEG Data Integration
- [EEG power at 3 months in infants at high familial risk for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/eeg-power-at-3-months-in-infants-at-high-familial-risk-for-autism/) - Background: Alterations in brain development during infancy may precede the behavioral manifestation of developmental disorders. Infants at increased risk for autism are also at increased risk for other developmental disorders, including, quite commonly, language disorders. Here we assess the extent to which electroencephalographic (EEG) differences in infants at high versus low familial risk for autism
- [Early motor abilities in infants at heightened vs. low risk for ASD: A Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC) study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/early-motor-abilities-in-infants-at-heightened-vs-low-risk-for-asd-a-baby-siblings-research-consortium-bsrc-study/) - Research has identified early appearing differences in gross and fine motor abilities in infants at heightened risk (HR) for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) because they are the younger siblings of children with ASD, and it suggests that such differences may be especially apparent among those HR infants themselves eventually diagnosed with ASD. The present study
- [Early brain development in infants at high risk for autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/early-brain-development-in-infants-at-high-risk-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Brain enlargement has been observed in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but the timing of this phenomenon, and the relationship between ASD and the appearance of behavioural symptoms, are unknown. Retrospective head circumference and longitudinal brain volume studies of two-year olds followed up at four years of age have provided evidence that increased brain
- [Distinct neural bases of disruptive behavior and autism symptom severity in boys with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/distinct-neural-bases-of-disruptive-behavior-and-autism-symptom-severity-in-boys-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Background: Disruptive behavior in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an important clinical problem, but its neural basis remains poorly understood. The current research aims to better understand the neural underpinnings of disruptive behavior in ASD, while addressing whether the neural basis is shared with or separable from that of core ASD symptoms. Methods: Participants consisted
- [Direct modulation of GFAP-expressing glia in the arcuate nucleus bi-directionally regulates feeding](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/direct-modulation-of-gfap-expressing-glia-in-the-arcuate-nucleus-bi-directionally-regulates-feeding/) - Multiple hypothalamic neuronal populations that regulate energy balance have been identified. Although hypothalamic glia exist in abundance and form intimate structural connections with neurons, their roles in energy homeostasis are less known. Here we show that selective Ca2+ activation of glia in the mouse arcuate nucleus (ARC) reversibly induces increased food intake while disruption of
- [Dichotomous parvalbumin interneuron populations in dorsolateral and dorsomedial striatum](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/dichotomous-parvalbumin-interneuron-populations-in-dorsolateral-and-dorsomedial-striatum/) - Abstract: Dorsomedial striatum circuitry is involved in goal-directed actions or movements that become habits upon repetition, as encoded by the dorsolateral striatum. An inability to shift from habits can compromise action-control and prevent behavioural adaptation. Although these regions appear to be clearly behaviourally distinct, little is known about their distinct physiology. Parvalbumin (PV) interneurons are
- [Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder After Age 5 in Children Evaluated Longitudinally Since Infancy](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/diagnosis-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-after-age-5-in-children-evaluated-longitudinally-since-infancy/) - Objective: The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been found to be remarkably stable but few studies have followed children not initially diagnosed with ASD beyond 3 years of age to examine late or delayed diagnoses. The present study used a prospective familial-risk design to identify children who had undergone multiple comprehensive assessments in
- [Developmental Trajectories of Infants with Multiplex Family Risk for Autism: A Baby Siblings Research Consortium Study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/developmental-trajectories-of-infants-with-multiplex-family-risk-for-autism-a-baby-siblings-research-consortium-study/) - Importance: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder associated with different genetic etiologies. Prospective examination of familial-risk infants informs understanding of developmental trajectories preceding ASD diagnosis, potentially improving early detection. Objective: To compare outcomes and trajectories associated with varying familial risk for ASD across the first 3 years of life. Design, setting, and participants:
- [Development of Attention to Faces during the First 3 Years: Influences of Stimulus Type](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/development-of-attention-to-faces-during-the-first-3-years-influences-of-stimulus-type/) - The development of attention toward faces was explored during the first 3 years of life in 54 children aged between 3 and 36 months. In contrast to previous research, attention to faces was assessed using both static images and a dynamic video sequence in the same participants. Separate analyses at each age and exploratory longitudinal
- [denovo-db: a compendium of human de novo variants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/denovo-db-a-compendium-of-human-de-novo-variants/) - Whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing have facilitated the large-scale discovery of de novo variants in human disease. To date, most de novo discovery through next-generation sequencing focused on congenital heart disease and neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). Currently, de novo variants are one of the most significant risk factors for NDDs with a substantial overlap of genes involved
- [Deletion of the KH1 Domain of Fmr1 Leads to Transcriptional Alterations and Attentional Deficits in Rats](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/deletion-of-the-kh1-domain-of-fmr1-leads-to-transcriptional-alterations-and-attentional-deficits-in-rats/) - Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations in the FMR1 gene. It is a leading monogenic cause of autism spectrum disorder and inherited intellectual disability and is often comorbid with attention deficits. Most FXS cases are due to an expansion of CGG repeats leading to suppressed expression of fragile X mental
- [Deconstructing and Reconstructing Theory of Mind](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/deconstructing-and-reconstructing-theory-of-mind/) - Usage of the term 'theory of mind' (ToM) has exploded across fields ranging from developmental psychology to social neuroscience and psychiatry research. However, its meaning is often vague and inconsistent, its biological bases are a subject of debate, and the methods used to study it are highly heterogeneous. Most crucially, its original definition does not
- [De novo SCN2A splice site mutation in a boy with Autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/de-novo-scn2a-splice-site-mutation-in-a-boy-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Background: SCN2A is a gene that codes for the alpha subunit of voltage-gated, type II sodium channels, and is highly expressed in the brain. Sodium channel disruptions, such as mutations in SCN2A, may play an important role in psychiatric disorders. Recently, de novo SCN2A mutations in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been identified. The current
- [CYFIP1 overexpression increases fear response in mice but does not affect social or repetitive behavioral phenotypes](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/cyfip1-overexpression-increases-fear-response-in-mice-but-does-not-affect-social-or-repetitive-behavioral-phenotypes/) - Background: CYFIP1, a protein that interacts with FMRP and regulates protein synthesis and actin dynamics, is overexpressed in Dup15q syndrome as well as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While CYFIP1 heterozygosity has been rigorously studied due to its loss in 15q11.2 deletion, Prader-Willi and Angelman syndrome, the effects of CYFIP1 overexpression, as is observed in patients
- [Correlation of cognitive and social outcomes among children with autism spectrum disorder in a randomized trial of behavioral intervention](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/correlation-of-cognitive-and-social-outcomes-among-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-in-a-randomized-trial-of-behavioral-intervention/) - Although social impairments are considered the hallmark deficit of autism, many behavioral intervention studies rely on cognitive functioning as a primary outcome. Fewer studies have examined whether changes in cognition are associated with changes in social functioning. This study examined whether cognitive gains among 192 students from 47 kindergarten-through-second-grade autism support classrooms participating in a
- [Convergence of circuit dysfunction in ASD: a common bridge between diverse genetic and environmental risk factors and common clinical electrophysiology](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/convergence-of-circuit-dysfunction-in-asd-a-common-bridge-between-diverse-genetic-and-environmental-risk-factors-and-common-clinical-electrophysiology/) - Most recent estimates indicate that 1 in 68 children are affected by an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Though decades of research have uncovered much about these disorders, the pathological mechanism remains unknown. Hampering efforts is the seeming inability to integrate findings over the micro to macro scales of study, from changes in molecular, synaptic and
- [Concerns of parents and teachers of children with autism in elementary school](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/concerns-of-parents-and-teachers-of-children-with-autism-in-elementary-school/) - Many consensus guidelines encourage parents and teachers to openly communicate about their concerns regarding their children. These guidelines attest to the importance of achieving consensus about what issues are most critical and how to address them. The purpose of this study was to examine whether parents and teachers (1) agree about their concerns for their
- [Comprehensive assessment of visual perceptual skills in autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/comprehensive-assessment-of-visual-perceptual-skills-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - The purpose of the current study was to assess meaningful variability in visual-perceptual skills using a standardized assessment of visual perception, the Test of Visual Perceptual Skills (TVPS), across children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In addition to assessing overall accuracy across subtests of the TVPS, we also assessed response variability at the
- [Complementary and alternative treatments for autism part 2: identifying and avoiding non-evidence-based treatments](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/complementary-and-alternative-treatments-for-autism-part-2-identifying-and-avoiding-non-evidence-based-treatments/) - evidence-based, CAM
- [Comparing spoken language treatments for minimally verbal preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/comparing-spoken-language-treatments-for-minimally-verbal-preschoolers-with-autism-spectrum-disorders/) - Preschoolers with severe autism and minimal speech were assigned either a discrete trial or a naturalistic language treatment, and parents of all participants also received parent responsiveness training. After 12 weeks, both groups showed comparable improvement in number of spoken words produced, on average. Approximately half the children in each group achieved benchmarks for the
- [Clearing Hurdles: The Challenges of Implementation of Mental Health Evidence-Based Practices in Under-resourced Schools](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/clearing-hurdles-the-challenges-of-implementation-of-mental-health-evidence-based-practices-in-under-resourced-schools/) - Schools have become the main provider of services to children with mental health needs. Although there is substantial literature on barriers to implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in under-resourced school districts, less has been written on how to overcome those barriers. Providing mental health services in the school setting presents a tremendous opportunity to increase
- [Circumscribed Interests and Attention in Autism: The Role of Biological Sex](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/circumscribed-interests-and-attention-in-autism-the-role-of-biological-sex/) - Recent studies suggest that circumscribed interests (CI) in females with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may align more closely with interests reported in typical female development than those typically reported for ASD males. We used eye-tracking to quantify attention to arrays containing combinations of male, female and neutral images in elementary-aged males and females with and
- [Chronic pharmacological mGlu5 inhibition corrects fragile X in adult mice](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/chronic-pharmacological-mglu5-inhibition-corrects-fragile-x-in-adult-mice/) - Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability. Previous studies have implicated mGlu5 in the pathogenesis of the disease, but a crucial unanswered question is whether pharmacological mGlu5 inhibition is able to reverse an already established FXS phenotype in mammals. Here we have used the novel, potent, and selective mGlu5
- [Children with cerebral palsy: racial disparities in functional limitations](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/children-with-cerebral-palsy-racial-disparities-in-functional-limitations/) - Background: Previous studies of the frequency of cerebral palsy in the United States have found excess prevalence in black children relative to other groups. Whether the severity of cerebral palsy differs between black and white children has not previously been investigated. Methods: A population-based surveillance system in 4 regions of the United States identified 476
- [Characterising the relationship between theory of mind and anxiety in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and typically developing children](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/characterising-the-relationship-between-theory-of-mind-and-anxiety-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-and-typically-developing-children/) - Background: Social communication impairments associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a multi-faceted phenomenon that encapsulates a broad range of skills with Theory of Mind (ToM) as a key component. Early Theory of Mind (ToM) skills, such as joint attention, typically develop during infancy and provide a foundation for the co-emergence of affect regulation via
- [Can Familial Risk for ADHD Be Detected in the First Two Years of Life?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/can-familial-risk-for-adhd-be-detected-in-the-first-two-years-of-life/) - Objective: We evaluated trajectories of attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD)-relevant behaviors in a sample of infants at high and low familial risk for ADHD who were prospectively evaluated at 12, 18, and 24 months of age.Method: Participants included 43 infants at risk for ADHD based on family history (i.e., diagnosed first-degree relative) and 40 low-risk infants (i.e., no
- [Building Language Resources for Exploring Autism Spectrum Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/building-language-resources-for-exploring-autism-spectrum-disorders/) - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that would benefit from low-cost and reliable improvements to screening and diagnosis. Human language technologies (HLTs) provide one possible route to automating a series of subjective decisions that currently inform "Gold Standard" diagnosis based on clinical judgment. In this paper, we describe a new resource to
- [Building comprehension skills of young children with autism one storybook at a time](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/building-comprehension-skills-of-young-children-with-autism-one-storybook-at-a-time/) - Purpose Reading involves the ability to decode and draw meaning from printed text. Reading skill profiles vary widely among learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One fairly common pattern is relative strength in decoding combined with weak comprehension skills-indicators of this profile emerge as early as the preschool years. In order for children with ASD
- [Brief Report: Sensory Reactivity in Children with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brief-report-sensory-reactivity-in-children-with-phelan-mcdermid-syndrome/) - Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS), a monogenic form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), results from deletion or mutation of the SHANK3 gene. Atypical sensory reactivity is now included in the diagnostic criteria for ASD. Examining the sensory phenotype in monogenic forms of ASD, such as PMS, may help identify underlying mechanisms of sensory reactivity. Using the Short
- [Brief Report: Reduced Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors after Pivotal Response Treatment](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brief-report-reduced-restricted-and-repetitive-behaviors-after-pivotal-response-treatment/) - Children with ASD show high frequency of restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs); however, higher-order RRBs, such as restricted interests, have remained largely resistant to treatment. This study evaluated change in severity of RRBs following a 16-weeks open trial of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT). Participants included 15 children with ASD ages 4-7 years. RRBs, as measured
- [Brief report: Reduced anxiety following Pivotal Response Treatment in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brief-report-reduced-anxiety-following-pivotal-response-treatment-in-young-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Up to 40% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) exhibit co-occurring anxiety symptoms. Despite recent success in mitigating anxiety symptoms in school-aged children with ASD (mean age >9 years) using adapted versions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, little is known about potential treatment outcomes for younger children. To address the gap in the literature, this
- [Brief report: preliminary evidence of the N170 as a biomarker of response to treatment in autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brief-report-preliminary-evidence-of-the-n170-as-a-biomarker-of-response-to-treatment-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by primary difficulties in social function. Individuals with ASD display slowed neural processing of faces, as indexed by the latency of the N170, a face-sensitive event-related potential. Currently, there are no objective biomarkers of ASD useful in clinical care or research. Efficacy of behavioral treatment
- [Brief Report: Examining Executive and Social Functioning in Elementary-Aged Children with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brief-report-examining-executive-and-social-functioning-in-elementary-aged-children-with-autism/) - There is a paucity of literature examining the relationship between executive and social functioning in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Twenty-three school-aged children with ASD participated. Executive functioning was measured using the Developmental Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition and Differential Ability Scales, Second Edition, and the teacher-rated Behavior Rating of Inventory of Executive Function. Independent
- [Brief report: Association between behavioral features and gastrointestinal problems among children with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brief-report-association-between-behavioral-features-and-gastrointestinal-problems-among-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Recent reports suggest certain behaviors among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may indicate underlying gastro-intestinal (GI) problems, and that the presence of these behaviors may help alert primary care providers to the need to evaluate a child with ASD for GI problems. The purpose of this population-based study of 487 children with ASD, including
- [Brain transcriptome databases: a user’s guide](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brain-transcriptome-databases-a-users-guide/) - Transcriptional programs instruct the generation and maintenance of diverse subtypes of neural cells, establishment of distinct brain regions, formation and function of neural circuits, and ultimately behavior. Spatiotemporal and cell type-specific analyses of the transcriptome, the sum total of all RNA transcripts in a cell or an organ, can provide insights into the role of
- [Brain responses to biological motion predict treatment outcome in young children with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brain-responses-to-biological-motion-predict-treatment-outcome-in-young-children-with-autism/) - Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are common yet complex neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by social, communication and behavioral deficits. Behavioral interventions have shown favorable results-however, the promise of precision medicine in ASD is hampered by a lack of sensitive, objective neurobiological markers (neurobiomarkers) to identify subgroups of young children likely to respond to specific treatments. Such neurobiomarkers
- [Brain region-specific disruption of Shank3 in mice reveals a dissociation for cortical and striatal circuits in autism-related behaviors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brain-region-specific-disruption-of-shank3-in-mice-reveals-a-dissociation-for-cortical-and-striatal-circuits-in-autism-related-behaviors/) - We previously reported a new line of Shank3 mutant mice which led to a complete loss of Shank3 by deleting exons 4-22 (Δe4-22) globally. Δe4-22 mice display robust ASD-like behaviors including impaired social interaction and communication, increased stereotypical behavior and excessive grooming, and a profound deficit in instrumental learning. However, the anatomical and neural circuitry
- [Blocking Zika virus vertical transmission](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/blocking-zika-virus-vertical-transmission/) - The outbreak of the Zika virus (ZIKV) has been associated with increased incidence of congenital malformations. Although recent efforts have focused on vaccine development, treatments for infected individuals are needed urgently. Sofosbuvir (SOF), an FDA-approved nucleotide analog inhibitor of the Hepatitis C (HCV) RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) was recently shown to be protective against ZIKV
- [Autism-Associated Insertion Mutation (InsG) of Shank3 Exon 21 Causes Impaired Synaptic Transmission and Behavioral Deficits](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-associated-insertion-mutation-insg-of-shank3-exon-21-causes-impaired-synaptic-transmission-and-behavioral-deficits/) - SHANK3 (also known as PROSAP2) is a postsynaptic scaffolding protein at excitatory synapses in which mutations and deletions have been implicated in patients with idiopathic autism, Phelan-McDermid (aka 22q13 microdeletion) syndrome, and other neuropsychiatric disorders. In this study, we have created a novel mouse model of human autism caused by the insertion of a single
- [Autism risk in offspring can be assessed through quantification of male sperm mosaicism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-risk-in-offspring-can-be-assessed-through-quantification-of-male-sperm-mosaicism/) - De novo mutations arising on the paternal chromosome make the largest known contribution to autism risk, and correlate with paternal age at the time of conception. The recurrence risk for autism spectrum disorders is substantial, leading many families to decline future pregnancies, but the potential impact of assessing parental gonadal mosaicism has not been considered.
- [Audition-Specific Temporal Processing Deficits Associated with Language Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/audition-specific-temporal-processing-deficits-associated-with-language-function-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Sensory processing alterations are highly prevalent in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Neurobiologically-based theories of ASD propose that abnormalities in the processing of temporal aspects of sensory input could underlie core symptoms of ASD. For example, rapid auditory temporal processing is critical for speech perception, and language difficulties are central to the social communication deficits defining
- [Atypical Visual Saliency in Autism Spectrum Disorder Quantified through Model-Based Eye Tracking](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/atypical-visual-saliency-in-autism-spectrum-disorder-quantified-through-model-based-eye-tracking/) - The social difficulties that are a hallmark of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are thought to arise, at least in part, from atypical attention toward stimuli and their features. To investigate this hypothesis comprehensively, we characterized 700 complex natural scene images with a novel three-layered saliency model that incorporated pixel-level (e.g., contrast), object-level (e.g., shape), and
- [Atypical visual motion-prediction abilities in autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/atypical-visual-motion-prediction-abilities-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - A recent theory posits that prediction deficits may underlie the core symptoms in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, empirical evidence for this hypothesis is minimal. Using a visual extrapolation task, we tested motion prediction abilities in children and adolescents with and without ASD. We examined the factors known to be important for motion prediction: the
- [Atypical cross talk between mentalizing and mirror neuron networks in autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/atypical-cross-talk-between-mentalizing-and-mirror-neuron-networks-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Importance: Converging evidence indicates that brain abnormalities in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) involve atypical network connectivity, but it is unclear whether altered connectivity is especially prominent in brain networks that participate in social cognition. Objective: To investigate whether adolescents with ASD show altered functional connectivity in 2 brain networks putatively impaired in ASD and involved
- [Atypical Brain Asymmetry in Autism—A Candidate for Clinically Meaningful Stratification](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/atypical-brain-asymmetry-in-autism-a-candidate-for-clinically-meaningful-stratification/) - Background: Autism spectrum disorder ("autism") is a highly heterogeneous neurodevelopmental condition with few effective treatments for core and associated features. To make progress we need to both identify and validate neural markers that help to parse heterogeneity to tailor therapies to specific neurobiological profiles. Atypical hemispheric lateralization is a stable feature across studies in autism,
- [Attention and word learning in autistic, language delayed and typically developing children](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/attention-and-word-learning-in-autistic-language-delayed-and-typically-developing-children/) - Previous work has demonstrated that patterns of social attention hold predictive value for language development in typically developing infants. The goal of this research was to explore how patterns of attention in autistic, language delayed, and typically developing children relate to early word learning and language abilities. We tracked patterns of eye movements to faces
- [Attempting to “Increase Intake from the Input”: Attention and Word Learning in Children with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/attempting-to-increase-intake-from-the-input-attention-and-word-learning-in-children-with-autism/) - Previous work has demonstrated that social attention is related to early language abilities. We explored whether we can facilitate word learning among children with autism by directing attention to areas of the scene that have been demonstrated as relevant for successful word learning. We tracked eye movements to faces and objects while children watched videos
- [Astroglial FMRP-dependent translational down-regulation of mGluR5 underlies glutamate transporter GLT1 dysregulation in the fragile X mouse](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/astroglial-fmrp-dependent-translational-down-regulation-of-mglur5-underlies-glutamate-transporter-glt1-dysregulation-in-the-fragile-x-mouse/) - Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by the loss-of-function of fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP). The loss of FMRP function in neurons abolishes its suppression on mGluR1/5-dependent dendritic protein translation, enhancing mGluR1/5-dependent synaptic plasticity and other disease phenotypes in FXS. In this study, we describe a new activation function of FMRP
- [Assessing and Improving Early Social Engagement in Infants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/assessing-and-improving-early-social-engagement-in-infants/) - Empirical studies have documented a variety of social abnormalities in infancy that indicate risk for later social and behavioral difficulties. There is very little research illustrating the presence of such behavioral vulnerabilities with frequent repeated measures, and the feasibility of designing interventions for improving social engagement in infants under one year of age. In the
- [Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule-Autism Addendum: Reliability and Validity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/anxiety-disorders-interview-schedule-autism-addendum-reliability-and-validity-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Assessing anxiety in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is inherently challenging due to overlapping (e.g., social avoidance) and ambiguous symptoms (e.g., fears of change). An ASD addendum to the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule-Child/Parent, Parent Version (ADIS/ASA) was developed to provide a systematic approach for differentiating traditional anxiety disorders from symptoms of ASD and more ambiguous, ASD-related
- [Altered tactile processing in children with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/altered-tactile-processing-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Although tactile reactivity issues are commonly reported in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Less feed-forward inhibition has been proposed as a potential mechanism for some symptoms of ASD. We tested static and dynamic tactile thresholds as a behavioral proxy of feed-forward inhibition in 42 children (21 children with
- [Altered Striatal Synaptic Function and Abnormal Behaviour in Shank3 Exon4-9 Deletion Mouse Model of Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/altered-striatal-synaptic-function-and-abnormal-behaviour-in-shank3-exon4-9-deletion-mouse-model-of-autism/) - Shank3 is a multi-domain, synaptic scaffolding protein that organizes proteins in the postsynaptic density of excitatory synapses. Clinical studies suggest that ∼ 0.5% of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) cases may involve SHANK3 mutation/deletion. Patients with SHANK3 mutations exhibit deficits in cognition along with delayed/impaired speech/language and repetitive and obsessive/compulsive-like (OCD-like) behaviors. To examine how mutation/deletion
- [Altered Placental Tryptophan Metabolism: A Crucial Molecular Pathway for the Fetal Programming of Neurodevelopmental Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/altered-placental-tryptophan-metabolism-a-crucial-molecular-pathway-for-the-fetal-programming-of-neurodevelopmental-disorders/) - 2016University of Southern CaliforniaNick Goeden
- [Altered mGluR5-Homer scaffolds and corticostriatal connectivity in a Shank3 complete knockout model of autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/altered-mglur5-homer-scaffolds-and-corticostriatal-connectivity-in-a-shank3-complete-knockout-model-of-autism/) - Human neuroimaging studies suggest that aberrant neural connectivity underlies behavioural deficits in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), but the molecular and neural circuit mechanisms underlying ASDs remain elusive. Here, we describe a complete knockout mouse model of the autism-associated Shank3 gene, with a deletion of exons 4-22 (Δe4-22). Both mGluR5-Homer scaffolds and mGluR5-mediated signalling are selectively
- [All Together Now: Measuring Staff Cohesion in Special Education Classrooms](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/all-together-now-measuring-staff-cohesion-in-special-education-classrooms/) - This study sought to validate a new measure, the Classroom Cohesion Survey (CCS), designed to examine the relationship between teachers and classroom assistants in autism support classrooms. Teachers, classroom assistants, and external observers showed good inter-rater agreement on the CCS and good internal consistency for all scales. Simple factor structures were found for both teacher-
- [Age of walking and intellectual ability in autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders: a population-based study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/age-of-walking-and-intellectual-ability-in-autism-spectrum-disorder-and-other-neurodevelopmental-disorders-a-population-based-study/) - Background: Delayed walking is common in intellectual disability (ID) but may be less common when ID occurs with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous studies examining this were limited by reliance on clinical samples and exclusion of children with severe motor deficits. Objective: To examine in a population-based sample if age of walking is differentially related
- [Abnormally large baseline P300 amplitude is associated with conversion to psychosis in clinical high risk individuals with a history of autism: a pilot study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/abnormally-large-baseline-p300-amplitude-is-associated-with-conversion-to-psychosis-in-clinical-high-risk-individuals-with-a-history-of-autism-a-pilot-study/) - Psychosis rates in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are 5-35% higher than in the general population. The overlap in sensory and attentional processing abnormalities highlights the possibility of related neurobiological substrates. Previous research has shown that several electroencephalography (EEG)-derived event-related potential (ERP) components that are abnormal in schizophrenia, including P300, are also abnormal in individuals at
- [A tangled web: the challenges of implementing an evidence-based social engagement intervention for children with autism in urban public school settings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-tangled-web-the-challenges-of-implementing-an-evidence-based-social-engagement-intervention-for-children-with-autism-in-urban-public-school-settings/) - There is growing evidence that efficacious autism-related interventions rarely are adopted or successfully implemented in public schools, in part because of the lack of fit between the intervention and the needs and capacities of the school setting. There is little systematic information available regarding the barriers to implementation of complex interventions such as those addressing
- [A systematic review of peer-mediated interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-systematic-review-of-peer-mediated-interventions-for-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Background: Peer mediated intervention (PMI) is a promising practice used to increase social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). PMIs engage typically developing peers as social models to improve social initiations, responses, and interactions. Method: The current study is a systematic review examining PMIs for children and adolescents with ASD conducted using group
- [A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Multiple Airborne Pollutants and Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-multiple-airborne-pollutants-and-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Background: Exposure to ambient air pollution is widespread and may be detrimental to human brain development and a potential risk factor for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We conducted a systematic review of the human evidence on the relationship between ASD and exposure to all airborne pollutants, including particulate matter air pollutants and others (e.g. pesticides
- [A suppressor screen in Mecp2 mutant mice implicates cholesterol metabolism in Rett syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-suppressor-screen-in-mecp2-mutant-mice-implicates-cholesterol-metabolism-in-rett-syndrome/) - Mutations in MECP2, encoding methyl CpG-binding protein 2, cause Rett syndrome, the most severe autism spectrum disorder. Re-expressing Mecp2 in symptomatic Mecp2-null mice markedly improves function and longevity, providing hope that therapeutic intervention is possible in humans. To identify pathways in disease pathology for therapeutic intervention, we carried out a dominant N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea (ENU) mutagenesis suppressor
- [A Structured Intervention to Increase Response Allocation to Instructional Settings for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-structured-intervention-to-increase-response-allocation-to-instructional-settings-for-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Access to early intensive behavioral intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder is commonly recommended. Intervention programs may include high rates of instructional trials, which may evoke escape-maintained problem behavior. Recent research on “pairing” or “rapport-building” interventions have sought to reduce the likelihood that problem behavior occurs during instruction using antecedent manipulations. The current study
- [A Simulation Study of Categorizing Continuous Exposure Variables Measured with Error in Autism Research: Small Changes with Large Effects](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-simulation-study-of-categorizing-continuous-exposure-variables-measured-with-error-in-autism-research-small-changes-with-large-effects/) - Variation in the odds ratio (OR) resulting from selection of cutoffs for categorizing continuous variables is rarely discussed. We present results for the effect of varying cutoffs used to categorize a mismeasured exposure in a simulated population in the context of autism spectrum disorders research. Simulated cohorts were created with three distinct exposure-outcome curves and
- [A role for the endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoyl-sn-glycerol for social and high-fat food reward in male mice](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-role-for-the-endocannabinoid-2-arachidonoyl-sn-glycerol-for-social-and-high-fat-food-reward-in-male-mice/) - Rationale: The endocannabinoid system is an important modulator of brain reward signaling. Investigations have focused on cannabinoid (CB1) receptors, because dissection of specific contributions of individual endocannabinoids has been limited by the available toolset. While we recently described an important role for the endocannabinoid anandamide in the regulation of social reward, it remains to be
- [A protocol for evaluation of Rett Syndrome symptom improvement by metabolic modulators in Mecp2-mutant mice](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-protocol-for-evaluation-of-rett-syndrome-symptom-improvement-by-metabolic-modulators-in-mecp2-mutant-mice/) - Mouse models recapitulate many symptoms of Rett Syndrome, an X-linked disorder caused by mutations in methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2). The study of Mecp2-null male mice has provided insight into pathogenesis of the disorder; most recently, dysregulation of cholesterol and lipid metabolism. Perisymptomatic treatment with statin drugs successfully mitigates the effects of this metabolic syndrome, increases
- [A Prospective Study of Neurological Abnormalities in Phelan-Mcdermid Syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-prospective-study-of-neurological-abnormalities-in-phelan-mcdermid-syndrome/) - Background: Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) occurs as a result of a chromosomal abnormality, most frequentlydeletion, in the long arm of chromosome 22, involving the SHANK3 gene. Our goal was to prospectively assess theneurological phenotype in this syndrome.METHODS: Twenty-nine participants were recruited from ongoing studies in PMS at the Seaver Autism Center. Theyhad a structured, uniform neurological
- [A Mouse Model of X-linked Intellectual Disability Associated with Impaired Removal of Histone Methylation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-mouse-model-of-x-linked-intellectual-disability-associated-with-impaired-removal-of-histone-methylation/) - Mutations in a number of chromatin modifiers are associated with human neurological disorders. KDM5C, a histone H3 lysine 4 di- and tri-methyl (H3K4me2/3)-specific demethylase, is frequently mutated in X-linked intellectual disability (XLID) patients. Here, we report that disruption of the mouse Kdm5c gene recapitulates adaptive and cognitive abnormalities observed in XLID, including impaired social behavior,
- [A lost generation? The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on early career ASD researchers.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-lost-generation-the-impact-of-the-covid‐19-pandemic-on-early-career-asd-researchers/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted autism research and services. Early career researchers (ECRs) are particularly vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic on job security and career development. The goal of this study was to capture the challenges ECRs are facing during the pandemic and the supports that are needed for career development and research.
- [A Lifespan Approach to Patient-Reported Outcomes and Quality of Life for People on the Autism Spectrum](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-lifespan-approach-to-patient-reported-outcomes-and-quality-of-life-for-people-on-the-autism-spectrum/) - Autistic self-advocates, family members, and community organizations have called for greater emphasis on enhancing quality of life (QoL) for people with autism. Doing this is critical to understand how QoL unfolds across the life course and to clarify whether gender affects QoL, health, and functioning for people with autism. The purpose of this study was
- [Predictors of Suicidal Thoughts in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Unique Contribution of Externalizing Behaviors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/predictors-of-suicidal-thoughts-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-and-anxiety-or-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-the-unique-contribution-of-externalizing-behaviors/) - Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at elevated risk of suicidal ideation, particularly those with comorbid anxiety disorders and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). We investigated the risk factors associated with suicidal ideation in 166 children with ASD and comorbid anxiety disorders/OCD, and the unique contribution of externalizing behaviors. Suicidal ideation was reported in the child
- [Making Research Possible: Barriers and Solutions for Those with ASD and ID](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/making-research-possible-barriers-and-solutions-for-those-with-asd-and-id/) - Participation in research can provide direct and indirect benefit to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their caregivers, families, and society at large. Unfortunately, individuals with high support needs, including those with intellectual disability, cognitive disability or minimal verbal ability, are often systematically excluded from research on ASD. This limits the ability to generalize discoveries
- [Biases, Barriers, and Possible Solutions: Steps Towards Addressing Autism Researchers Under-Engagement with Racially, Ethnically, and Socioeconomically Diverse Communities](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/biases-barriers-and-possible-solutions-steps-towards-addressing-autism-researchers-under-engagement-with-racially-ethnically-and-socioeconomically-diverse-communities/) - Autistic individuals who are also people of color or from lower socioeconomic strata are historically underrepresented in research. Lack of representation in autism research has contributed to health and healthcare disparities. Reducing these disparities will require culturally competent research that is relevant to under-resourced communities as well as collecting large nationally representative samples, or samples
- [The Lancet Commission on the future of care and clinical research in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-lancet-commission-on-the-future-of-care-and-clinical-research-in-autism/) - Awareness of autism has grown monumentally over the past 20 years. Yet, this increased awareness has not been accompanied by improvements in services to support autistic individuals and their families. Many fundamental questions remain about the care of people with autism—including which interventions are effective, for whom, when, and at what intensity. The Lancet Commission
- [Prediction of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis using nonlinear measures of language-related EEG at 6 and 12 months](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/prediction-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-diagnosis-using-nonlinear-measures-of-language-related-eeg-at-6-and-12-months/) - Background: Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) provides an opportunity for early intervention and improved developmental outcomes. The use of electroencephalography (EEG) in infancy has shown promise in predicting later ASD diagnoses and in identifying neural mechanisms underlying the disorder. Given the high co-morbidity with language impairment, we and others have speculated that infants
- [Parental language input predicts neuroscillatory patterns associated with language development in toddlers at risk of autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/parental-language-input-predicts-neuroscillatory-patterns-associated-with-language-development-in-toddlers-at-risk-of-autism/) - In this study we investigated the impact of parental language input on language development and associated neuroscillatory patterns in toddlers at risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Forty-six mother-toddler dyads at either high (n = 22) or low (n = 24) familial risk of ASD completed a longitudinal, prospective study including free-play, resting electroencephalography, and
- [Infant vocalizing and phenotypic outcomes in autism: evidence from the first 2 years](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/infant-vocalizing-and-phenotypic-outcomes-in-autism-evidence-from-the-first-2-years/) - Infant vocalizations are early-emerging communicative markers shown to be atypical in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but few longitudinal, prospective studies exist. In this study, 23,850 infant vocalizations from infants at low (LR)- and high (HR)-risk for ASD (HR-ASD = 23, female = 3; HR-Neg = 35, female = 13; LR = 32, female = 10;
- [A prospective evaluation of infant cerebellar-cerebral functional connectivity in relation to behavioral development in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-prospective-evaluation-of-infant-cerebellar-cerebral-functional-connectivity-in-relation-to-behavioral-development-in-autism/) - Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosed based on social impairment, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. Contemporary theories posit that cerebellar pathology contributes causally to ASD by disrupting error-based learning (EBL) during infancy. The present study represents the first test of this theory in a prospective infant sample, with potential implications for
- [12 month peak alpha frequency is a correlate but not a longitudinal predictor of non-verbal cognitive abilities in infants at low and high risk for autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/12-month-peak-alpha-frequency-is-a-correlate-but-not-a-longitudinal-predictor-of-non-verbal-cognitive-abilities-in-infants-at-low-and-high-risk-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Although studies of PAF in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) report group differences and associations with non-verbal cognitive ability, it is not known how PAF relates to familial risk for ASD, and whether similar associations with cognition in are present in infancy. Using a large multi-site prospective longitudinal dataset of infants with low and
- [Onset, Trajectory, and Pattern of Feeding Difficulties in Toddlers Later Diagnosed with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/onset-trajectory-and-pattern-of-feeding-difficulties-in-toddlers-later-diagnosed-with-autism/) - Objective: To examine the emergence and trajectory of feeding difficulties in young children who are later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: The Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale (BPFAS) was administered to a sample of 93 toddlers with an older sibling with ASD-the high-risk group-and 62 toddlers with no known familial ASD-the low-risk group-as
- [Patterns of delay in early gross motor and expressive language milestone attainment in probands with genetic conditions versus idiopathic ASD from SFARI registries](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/patterns-of-delay-in-early-gross-motor-and-expressive-language-milestone-attainment-in-probands-with-genetic-conditions-versus-idiopathic-asd-from-sfari-registries/) - Background: Recent large-scale initiatives have led to systematically collected phenotypic data for several rare genetic conditions implicated in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The onset of developmentally expected skills (e.g. walking, talking) serve as readily quantifiable aspects of the behavioral phenotype. This study's aims were: (a) describe the distribution of ages of attainment of gross motor
- [Considering toxic chemicals in the etiology of autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/considering-toxic-chemicals-in-the-etiology-of-autism/) - Environmental health, toxic chemicals, autism, environment
- [Patterns of de novo tandem repeat mutations and their role in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/patterns-of-de-novo-tandem-repeat-mutations-and-their-role-in-autism/) - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an early-onset developmental disorder characterized by deficits in communication and social interaction and restrictive or repetitive behaviours1,2. Family studies demonstrate that ASD has a substantial genetic basis with contributions both from inherited and de novo variants3,4. It has been estimated that de novo mutations may contribute to 30% of all
- [Genetic counseling as preventive intervention: Toward individual specification of transgenerational autism risk](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/genetic-counseling-as-preventive-intervention-toward-individual-specification-of-transgenerational-autism-risk/) - Background: Although autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are among the most heritable of all neuropsychiatric syndromes, most affected children are born to unaffected parents. Recently, we reported an average increase of 3-5% over general population risk of ASD among offspring of adults who have first-degree relatives with ASD in a large epidemiologic family sample. A next
- [Reduced sociability and social agency encoding in adult Shank3 mutant mice are restored through gene re-expression in real time](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/reduced-sociability-and-social-agency-encoding-in-adult-shank3-mutant-mice-are-restored-through-gene-re-expression-in-real-time/) - Despite a growing understanding of the molecular and developmental basis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), how the neuronal encoding of social information is disrupted in ASD and whether it contributes to abnormal social behavior remains unclear. Here, we disrupted and then restored expression of the ASD-associated gene Shank3 in adult male mice while tracking the
- [Repeat DNA expands our understanding of autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/repeat-dna-expands-our-understanding-of-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Keywords: Computational biology and bioinformatics; Genetics; Genomics.
- [Towards robust and replicable sex differences in the intrinsic brain function of autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/towards-robust-and-replicable-sex-differences-in-the-intrinsic-brain-function-of-autism/) - Background: Marked sex differences in autism prevalence accentuate the need to understand the role of biological sex-related factors in autism. Efforts to unravel sex differences in the brain organization of autism have, however, been challenged by the limited availability of female data. Methods: We addressed this gap by using a large sample of males and
- [Podcast: COVID-19 is especially deadly to the IDD community](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/covid-19-is-especially-deadly-to-the-idd-community/)
- [Expanding the scope of telehealth evaluations in children with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/expanding-the-scope-of-telehealth-evaluations-in-children-with-asd/)
- [Smartphone-based Eye-tracking for Assessing Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/smartphone-based-eye-tracking-for-assessing-autism-spectrum-disorder/)
- [Familial factors that drive behavioral development and ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/familial-factors-that-drive-behavioral-development-and-asd/)
- [Linking early fine motor skills to the development of gestures and language in infants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/linking-early-fine-motor-skills-to-the-development-of-gestures-and-language-in-infants/)
- [Podcast: Why would you not get vaccinated?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/why-would-you-not-get-vaccinated/)
- [Podcast: Scientists - they are just like us. They are in a pandemic crisis too](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/scientists-they-are-just-like-us-they-are-in-a-pandemic-crisis-too/)
- [Understanding and promoting factors that confer resilience to pandemic-related trauma](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-and-promoting-factors-that-confer-resilience-to-pandemic-related-trauma/)
- [Examining the effects of pandemic-induced isolation on the mental health of adolescents with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/examining-the-effects-of-pandemic-induced-isolation-on-the-mental-health-of-adolescents-with-asd/)
- [Podcast: What causes autism? Genetics or the Environment? Or maybe both?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-causes-autism-genetics-or-the-environment-or-maybe-both/)
- [Podcast: Happy New Year – reasons to be excited for 2021](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/happy-new-year-reasons-to-be-excited-for-2021/)
- [Podcast: What is the connection between the ‘gut’ and the brain?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/you-asked-we-answered-what-is-the-connection-between-the-gut-and-the-brain/)
- [Podcast: A new type of genetic mutation in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-new-type-of-genetic-mutation-in-asd/)
- [Podcast: Ribbit…Ribbit… frogs are the new mouse of ASD research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/ribbitribbit-frogs-are-the-new-mouse-of-asd-research/)
- [Podcast: A genetic first approach to subtypes?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-genetic-first-approach-to-subtypes/)
- [Podcast: Happy Pride!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/happy-pride/)
- [Podcast: What is the link between ASD and ADHD?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/you-asked-we-listened-what-is-the-link-between-asd-and-adhd/)
- [Podcast: Let’s Get Some Physical Activity](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/lets-get-some-physical-activity/)
- [Podcast: Super, Superb and Sensational Siblings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/super-superb-and-sensational-siblings/)
- [Podcast: Tell us what you want, what you really really want…](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/tell-us-what-you-want-what-you-really-really-want/)
- [Podcast: The 2021 Day of Learning Quickie](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-2021-day-of-learning-quickie/)
- [Podcast: Psychiatric decompensation and autism - Two words you never want to hear together](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/psychiatric-decompensation-and-autism-two-words-you-never-want-to-hear-together/)
- [Isolating and Understanding Biomarkers of Anxiety in Adults with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/isolating-and-understanding-biomarkers-of-anxiety-in-adults-with-asd/)
- [Examining a new biological early marker for ASD in infants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/examining-a-new-biological-early-marker-for-asd-in-infants/)
- [Podcast: Parents describe the “best things” about their kids with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/parents-describe-the-best-things-about-their-kids-with-asd/)
- [Podcast: Eating Disorders and Feeding Disorders in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/eating-disorders-and-feeding-disorders-in-asd/)
- [Podcast: Don’t say “….all autistic adults”](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/dont-say-all-autistic-adults/)
- [Podcast: Food Insecurity and COVID for families with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/food-insecurity-and-covid-for-families-with-asd/)
- [Podcast: Better ways of subgrouping ASD?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/better-ways-of-subgrouping-asd/)
- [Podcast: How is ASD diagnosis happening right now?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/how-is-asd-diagnosis-happening-right-now/)
- [Autism Spectrum Disorder Disparities in the California School System](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-spectrum-disorder-disparities-in-the-california-school-system/)
- [Developing a Protocol for ASD Intervention in Acute General Psychiatry In-Patient Units](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/developing-a-protocol-for-asd-intervention-in-acute-general-psychiatry-in-patient-units/)
- [Adjusting telehealth practices for low-resource families](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/adjusting-telehealth-practices-for-low-resource-families/)
- [Podcast: ASD in the “next generation” of siblings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/asd-in-the-next-generation-of-siblings/)
- [Podcast: “ASADHD” – where does ASD and ADHD join together, and go their separate ways?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/asadhd-where-does-asd-and-adhd-join-together-and-go-their-separate-ways/)
- [Podcast: Autistic Adults Advise and Advance Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autistic-adults-advise-and-advance-research/)
- [Measuring the validity of new virtual autism assessments](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/measuring-the-validity-of-new-virtual-autism-assessments/)
- [Podcast: Wear A Mask!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/wear-a-mask/)
- [Podcast: Getting through the COVID-19 scare](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/getting-through-the-covid-19-scare/)
- [COVID-19 and Autism Research: Perspectives from Around the Globe](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/covid-19-and-autism-research-perspectives-from-around-the-globe/)
- [Podcast: Beyond what scientists already know about environmental factors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/beyond-what-scientists-already-know-about-environmental-factors/)
- [Podcast: What is the point of genetic testing?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-is-the-point-of-genetic-testing/)
- [Mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/mental-health-consequences-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-children-with-asd/)
- [Breaking Barriers to Medical Care for Adults with Profound, Syndromic Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/breaking-barriers-to-medical-care-for-adults-with-profound-syndromic-autism-and-neurodevelopmental-disorders/)
- [Podcast: Pandemic Problems? ASD Researchers are Listening](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/pandemic-problems-asd-researchers-are-listening/)
- [Converting In-Person Visits to Virtual Assessments](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/converting-in-person-visits-to-virtual-assessments/)
- [Ensuring Access to Technology for Low-Resource Families Participating in Autism Studies](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/ensuring-access-to-technology-for-low-resource-families-participating-in-autism-studies/)
- [Virtual video-based math instruction](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/virtual-video-based-math-instruction/)
- [Podcast: Our 1 in 54 need more](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/our-1-in-54-need-more/)
- [Podcast: Managing autism practice from a distance: it’s called ECHO](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/managing-autism-practice-from-a-distance-its-called-echo/)
- [Podcast: Sex differences: It’s not about the diagnostic measurements](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sex-differences-its-not-about-the-diagnostic-measurements/)
- [Home-based measurements of ASD features](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/home-based-measurements-of-asd-features/)
- [Podcast: More ASD links with hormones that are not well-known but are now shown](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/more-asd-links-with-hormones-that-are-not-well-known-but-are-now-shown/)
- [Podcast: Autistic Black Lives Matter](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autistic-black-lives-matter/)
- [A special episode on the Autism Dad podcast](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-special-episode-on-the-autism-dad-podcast/)
- [Podcast: Gender difference update](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/gender-difference-update/)
- [Podcast: More on why intellectual disability matters](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/more-on-why-intellectual-disability-matters/)
- [Podcast: Cognitive ability in ASD - why it matters](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/cognitive-ability-in-asd-why-it-matters/)
- [Podcast: How is research helping indigenous families with ASD?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/how-is-research-helping-indigenous-families-with-asd/)
- [Podcast: CBT and ADDM – two acronyms in the autism news](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/cbt-and-addm-two-acronyms-in-the-autism-news/)
- [Podcast: How to be resilient](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/how-to-be-resilient/)
- [Podcast: From being high to being aggressive](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/from-being-high-to-being-aggressive/)
- [Podcast: This one's for the girls](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/this-ones-for-the-girls/)
- [Tracking the Development of ADHD in Toddlers Diagnosed with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/tracking-the-development-of-adhd-in-toddlers-diagnosed-with-asd/)
- [Podcast: Autism spectrum disorders underneath a bigger umbrella: more data from the brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-spectrum-disorders-underneath-a-bigger-umbrella-more-data-from-the-brain/)
- [Activating the healthy copy of SCN2A as potential treatment for SCN2A haploinsufficiency in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/activating-the-healthy-copy-of-scn2a-as-potential-treatment-for-scn2a-haploinsufficiency-in-autism/)
- [Testing candidate cerebellar presymptomatic biomarkers for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/testing-candidate-cerebellar-presymptomatic-biomarkers-for-autism/)
- [Molecular Mechanisms of 17q12 deletion syndrome: Developing a novel mouse model of polygenic ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/molecular-mechanisms-of-17q12-deletion-syndrome-developing-a-novel-mouse-model-of-polygenic-asd/)
- [2020: These are the days we’ll remember](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/2020-these-are-the-days-well-remember/)
- [Podcast: Lumping or splitting ASD with intellectual disability? What’s the difference?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/lumping-or-splitting-asd-with-intellectual-disability-whats-the-difference/)
- [Podcast: How you doin'?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/how-you-doin/)
- [Podcast: Feda Almaliti, 1977-2020](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/feda-almaliti-1977-2020/)
- [Analyzing baby talk to better understand brain development in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/analyzing-baby-talk-to-better-understand-brain-development-in-autism/)
- [Podcast: What’s new in the immune system and ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/whats-new-in-the-immune-system-and-asd/)
- [Podcast: Genes and Environment, Genes and Environment. Go together like aging and retirement.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/genes-and-environment-genes-and-environment-go-together-like-aging-and-retirement/)
- [Podcast: The AAP Empowers Pediatricians to Help Kids with ASDs](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-aap-empowers-pediatricians-to-help-kids-with-asds/)
- [Podcast: An update on females with autism, on the double](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/an-update-on-females-with-autism-on-the-double/)
- [Podcast: Seizures and the after-effects depends on genetics](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/seizures-and-the-after-effects-depends-on-genetics/)
- [Podcast: SPARK it up](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/spark-it-up/)
- [Podcast: Praise for genetic testing in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/praise-for-genetic-testing-in-asd/)
- [Podcast: Understanding the brains of people with autism with Daniel Geschwind, MD, PhD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-the-brains-of-people-with-autism-with-daniel-geschwind-md-phd/)
- [Podcast: Genes, environment and heritability: why does it matter?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/genes-environment-and-heritability-why-does-it-matter/)
- [Podcast: Are animal models for ASD a monkey wrench or useful tool?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/are-animal-models-for-asd-a-monkey-wrench-or-useful-tool/)
- [Podcast: The Pros of Prozac and the Placebo Effect](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-pros-of-prozac-and-the-placebo-effect/)
- [Podcast: Autism: Difference or Dysfunction?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-difference-or-dysfunction/)
- [Podcast: How to get and keep a job – from those that know](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/how-to-get-and-keep-a-job-from-those-that-know/)
- [Podcast: Getting Autistic People to Work](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/getting-autistic-people-to-work/)
- [Podcast: Investigating inequality in autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/investigating-inequality-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/)
- [Podcast: The extra benefit of caregiver mediated interventions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-extra-benefit-of-caregiver-mediated-interventions/)
- [Podcast: INSAR with a T, for “technology”](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/insar-with-a-t-for-technology/)
- [Podcast: The latest on marijuana and autism across the globe](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-latest-on-marijuana-and-autism-across-the-globe/)
- [Podcast: This study is s**t](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/this-study-is-st/)
- [Podcast: Happy Pride all!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/happy-pride-all/)
- [Podcast: Guys, we all need exercise](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/guys-we-all-need-exercise/)
- [Podcast: The latest on alternative and complementary medicines](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-latest-on-alternative-and-complementary-medicines/)
- [Podcast: The good and evil sides of technology use by autistics](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-good-and-evil-sides-of-technology-use-by-autistics/)
- [Exploring oxytocin as a mechanism for sex-related differences in brain structure in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/exploring-oxytocin-as-a-mechanism-for-sex-related-differences-in-brain-structure-in-autism/)
- [Understanding the genetic influence of brain circuitry in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-the-genetic-influence-of-brain-circuitry-in-asd/)
- [Determining the nature and function of the SCN2A mutation in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/determining-the-nature-and-function-of-the-scn2a-mutation-in-asd/)
- [Identifying the converging genetic pathways across different forms of ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/identifying-the-converging-genetic-pathways-across-different-forms-of-asd/)
- [Examining brain function during critical periods of development in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/examining-brain-function-during-critical-periods-of-development-in-asd/)
- [The 2019 Year End Summary](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-2019-year-end-summary/)
- [Podcast: #thisisanautismmentalhealthcrisis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/thisisanautismmentalhealthcrisis/)
- [Podcast: Where superior ability crosses disability in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/where-superior-ability-crosses-disability-in-asd/)
- [Podcast: Scientists know in their gut how the GI symptoms are linked to autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/scientists-know-in-their-gut-how-the-gi-symptoms-are-linked-to-autism/)
- [Podcast: An ode to rats as animal models for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/an-ode-to-rats-as-animal-models-for-autism/)
- [Podcast: Another groundbreaking study thanks to brain tissue](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/another-groundbreaking-study-thanks-to-brain-tissue/)
- [Podcast: Ode to autism dads](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/ode-to-autism-dads/)
- [Podcast: PMS - it’s not what you think](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/pms-its-not-what-you-think/)
- [Podcast: Why the Environmental Protection Agency is important for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/why-the-environmental-protection-agency-is-important-for-autism/)
- [Podcast: Can IGF-1 treat autism symptoms? A clinical trial aims to find out](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/can-igf-1-treat-autism-symptoms-a-clinical-trial-aims-to-find-out/)
- [Podcast: Loss of skills in autism partially explained](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/loss-of-skills-in-autism-partially-explained/)
- [Podcast: Where the wild new genetic hot spots are](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/where-the-wild-new-genetic-hot-spots-are/)
- [Podcast: Reusing and recycling autism data from brain tissue](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/reusing-and-recycling-autism-data-from-brain-tissue/)
- [Podcast: What the Tooth Fairy knows about autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-the-tooth-fairy-knows-about-autism/)
- [Podcast: What are PCOS and DDT, and what do they have to do with autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-are-pcos-and-ddt-and-what-do-they-have-to-do-with-autism/)
- [Podcast: In partial praise of the DSM5](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/in-partial-praise-of-the-dsm5/)
- [Podcast: What is the real prevalence of ASD?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-is-the-real-prevalence-of-asd/)
- [Podcast: Quality vs. Quantity in an autism diagnosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/quality-vs-quantity-in-an-autism-diagnosis/)
- [Podcast: The sticky subject of cost effectiveness](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-sticky-subject-of-cost-effectiveness/)
- [Podcast: Commonly used drugs that may help autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/commonly-used-drugs-that-may-help-autism/)
- [Podcast: Lordy Lordy it’s One in Forty](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/lordy-lordy-its-one-in-forty/)
- [Podcast: What is true for males is not true for females](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-is-true-for-males-is-not-true-for-females/)
- [Podcast: The average age of diagnosis depends on where, when, and how you ask](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-average-age-of-diagnosis-depends-on-where-when-and-how-you-ask/)
- [Automating and accelerating the autism diagnostic process](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/automating-and-accelerating-the-autism-diagnostic-process/)
- [Developing a novel method for early screening of autism using electronic medical records](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/developing-a-novel-method-for-early-screening-of-autism-using-electronic-medical-records/)
- [Podcast: Autism diagnosed in school age, and does early intervention make a difference?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-diagnosed-in-school-age-and-does-early-intervention-make-a-difference/)
- [Podcast: The waterbed around your brain (and its role in sleep)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-waterbed-around-your-brain-and-its-role-in-sleep/)
- [Podcast: A tool to describe strengths of people with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-tool-to-describe-strengths-of-people-with-autism/)
- [Podcast: What is autism? It's changing](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-is-autism-its-changing/)
- [Employment policy for youth with autism: Document analysis of WIOA state plans](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/employment-policy-for-youth-with-autism-document-analysis-of-wioa-state-plans/)
- [Podcast: Here’s to understanding why people with autism have anxiety in adolescence](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/heres-to-understanding-why-people-with-autism-have-anxiety-in-adolescence/)
- [Podcast: From cells to anxiety](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/from-cells-to-anxiety/)
- [Explaining how the ASD brain works during social interactions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/explaining-how-the-asd-brain-works-during-social-interactions/)
- [Podcast: What is happening in research around employment for people with ASD?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-is-happening-in-research-around-employment-for-people-with-asd/)
- [Podcast: Through the years](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/through-the-years/)
- [Evaluating attentional deficits in ASD during real life situations](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/evaluating-attentional-deficits-in-asd-during-real-life-situations/)
- [Podcast: Classroom interventions that work](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/classroom-interventions-that-work/)
- [Parent–teacher problem solving about concerns in children with autism spectrum disorder: The role of income and race](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/parent-teacher-problem-solving-about-concerns-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-the-role-of-income-and-race/) - Problem solving between parents and teachers is critical to maximizing student outcomes. The current study examined the associations among the different components of problem solving, as well as the relationship between various characteristics and problem solving in parents and teachers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participants were 18 teachers and 39 parents of
- [Podcast: Children are not small adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/children-are-not-small-adults/)
- [Podcast: What is the can do vs. the will do of autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-is-the-can-do-vs-the-will-do-of-autism/)
- [Podcast: Why can't we all just get along?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/why-cant-we-all-just-get-along/)
- [The 2018 Year in Review: A spectrum within a spectrum](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-2018-year-in-review-a-spectrum-within-a-spectrum/)
- [Characterizing the female and male brain in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/characterizing-the-female-and-male-brain-in-autism/)
- [Screening for new autism treatments using cells in a dish](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/screening-for-new-autism-treatments-using-cells-in-a-dish/)
- [Developing biological markers for more severely affected individuals](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/developing-biological-markers-for-more-severely-affected-individuals/)
- [Pupil response in individuals with ASD and known copy number variations](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/pupil-response-in-individuals-with-asd-and-known-copy-number-variations/)
- [Developing peripheral blood and neuronal biomarkers for autism using a genetically defined subtype](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/developing-peripheral-blood-and-neuronal-biomarkers-for-autism-using-a-genetically-defined-subtype/)
- [Podcast: Just listen to Nancy Reagan: say NO to MDMA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/just-listen-to-nancy-reagan-say-no-to-mdma/)
- [Podcast: Tristram Smith, 1961-2018](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/tristram-smith-1961-2018/)
- [Podcast: The causes of social communication deficits in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-causes-of-social-communication-deficits-in-asd/)
- [Podcast: Sobering statistics on suicide](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sobering-statistics-on-suicide/)
- [Podcast: Super Siblings!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/super-siblings/)
- [Podcast: SLEEP: it’s what’s important for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sleep-its-whats-important-for-autism/)
- [Podcast: If you want to know about people with autism, ask them](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/if-you-want-to-know-about-people-with-autism-ask-them/)
- [Podcast: The 5th ASF Day of Learning mini-recap](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-asf-day-of-learning-mini-recap/)
- [Determining the genetic and environmental factors influencing brain development](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/determining-the-genetic-and-environmental-factors-influencing-brain-development/)
- [Illustrating the importance of epigenetics in the sex bias of ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/illustrating-the-importance-of-epigenetics-in-the-sex-bias-of-asd/)
- [Podcast: When can you see autism in the brain?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/when-can-you-see-autism-in-the-brain/)
- [Exploring the possibility of deep brain stimulation in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/exploring-the-possibility-of-deep-brain-stimulation-in-autism/)
- [Podcast: Brain tissue - what has it done for autism lately?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brain-tissue-what-has-it-done-for-autism-lately/)
- [Identification of Developmental and Behavioral Markers Associated with Genetic Abnormalities in Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/identification-of-developmental-and-behavioral-markers-associated-with-genetic-abnormalities-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Objective: Aside from features associated with risk of neurogenetic syndromes in general (e.g., cognitive impairment), limited progress has been made in identifying phenotype-genotype relationships in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The objective of this study was to extend work in the Simons Simplex Collection by comparing the phenotypic profiles of ASD probands with or without identified
- [Podcast: New science for those with little or no language](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/new-science-for-those-with-little-or-no-language/)
- [Deficiency of Shank2 causes mania-like behavior that responds to mood stabilizers](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/deficiency-of-shank2-causes-mania-like-behavior-that-responds-to-mood-stabilizers/) - Genetic defects in the synaptic scaffolding protein gene, SHANK2, are linked to a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, intellectual disability, and bipolar disorder, but the molecular mechanisms underlying the pleotropic effects of SHANK2 mutations are poorly understood. We generated and characterized a line of Shank2 mutant mice by deleting exon 24
- [Podcast: The Final Word on Antidepressants and Autism Risk?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-final-word-on-antidepressants-and-autism-risk/)
- [Podcast: Post zygotic mutations in autism: what you need to know](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/post-zygotic-mutations-in-autism-what-you-need-to-know/)
- [Podcast: Chromosome 15-apallooza](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/chromosome-15-apallooza/)
- [Sex-specific gene–environment interactions underlying ASD-like behaviors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sex-specific-gene-environment-interactions-underlying-asd-like-behaviors/) - The male bias in the incidence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is one of the most notable characteristics of this group of neurodevelopmental disorders. The etiology of this sex bias is far from known, but pivotal for understanding the etiology of ASDs in general. Here we investigate whether a "three-hit" (genetic load × environmental factor
- [Podcast: Investigating gene x environment interactions in “single gene” autisms](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/webinar-investigating-gene-x-environment-interactions-in-single-gene-autisms/)
- [Podcast: A new understanding of autism genetics](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-new-understanding-of-autism-genetics/)
- [Retrograde Synaptic Inhibition Is Mediated by α-Neurexin Binding to the α2δ Subunits of N-Type Calcium Channels](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/retrograde-synaptic-inhibition-is-mediated-by-α-neurexin-binding-to-the-α2δ-subunits-of-n-type-calcium-channels/) - The synaptic adhesion molecules Neurexin and Neuroligin alter the development and function of synapses and are linked to autism in humans. In C. elegans, post-synaptic Neurexin (NRX-1) and pre-synaptic Neuroligin (NLG-1) mediate a retrograde synaptic signal that inhibits acetylcholine (ACh) release at neuromuscular junctions. Here, we show that the retrograde signal decreases ACh release by
- [Podcast: A new clue to autism found in fluid in the brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-new-clue-to-autism-found-in-fluid-in-the-brain/)
- [Podcast: Exploiting genetics to understand environmental risks for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/exploiting-genetics-to-understand-environmental-risks-for-autism/)
- [Novel Shank3 Mutant Exhibits Behaviors With Face Validity for Autism and Altered Striatal and Hippocampal Function](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/novel-shank3-mutant-exhibits-behaviors-with-face-validity-for-autism-and-altered-striatal-and-hippocampal-function/) - Mutations/deletions in the SHANK3 gene are associated with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability. Here, we present electrophysiological and behavioral consequences in novel heterozygous and homozygous mice with a transcriptional stop cassette inserted upstream of the PDZ domain-coding exons in Shank3 (Shank3E13 ). Insertion of a transcriptional stop cassette prior to exon 13 leads to
- [Podcast: Who could have thought the genetics of autism was so complicated?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/who-could-have-thought-the-genetics-of-autism-was-so-complicated/)
- [Neuronal overexpression of Ube3a isoform 2 causes behavioral impairments and neuroanatomical pathology relevant to 15q11.2-q13.3 duplication syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/neuronal-overexpression-of-ube3a-isoform-2-causes-behavioral-impairments-and-neuroanatomical-pathology-relevant-to-15q11-2-q13-3-duplication-syndrome/) - Maternally derived copy number gains of human chromosome 15q11.2-q13.3 (Dup15q syndrome or Dup15q) cause intellectual disability, epilepsy, developmental delay, hypotonia, speech impairments, and minor dysmorphic features. Dup15q syndrome is one of the most common and penetrant chromosomal abnormalities observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although ∼40 genes are located in the 15q11.2-q13.3 region,
- [Podcast: Gamma waves and autism brains](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/gamma-waves-and-autism-brains/)
- [Podcast: Narrowing down gene and environment interactions in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/narrowing-down-gene-and-environment-interactions-in-autism/)
- [Kctd13 deletion reduces synaptic transmission via increased RhoA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/kctd13-deletion-reduces-synaptic-transmission-via-increased-rhoa/) - Copy-number variants of chromosome 16 region 16p11.2 are linked to neuropsychiatric disorders and are among the most prevalent in autism spectrum disorders. Of many 16p11.2 genes, Kctd13 has been implicated as a major driver of neurodevelopmental phenotypes. The function of KCTD13 in the mammalian brain, however, remains unknown. Here we delete the Kctd13 gene in
- [Podcast: Why study brain tissue to understand autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/why-study-brain-tissue-to-understand-autism/)
- [Podcast: Why is there a link between c-sections and autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/why-is-there-a-link-between-c-sections-and-autism/)
- [Hotspots of missense mutation identify novel neurodevelopmental disorder genes and functional domains](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/hotspots-of-missense-mutation-identify-novel-neurodevelopmental-disorder-genes-and-functional-domains/) - Although de novo missense mutations have been predicted to account for more cases of autism than gene-truncating mutations, most research has focused on the latter. We identified the properties of de novo missense mutations in patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and highlight 35 genes with excess missense mutations. Additionally, 40 amino acid sites were recurrently
- [Podcast: Genes - the beginnings of autism treatment targets](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/genes-the-beginnings-of-autism-treatment-targets/)
- [Podcast: To see differences in the brains of males and females with autism, you have to look at the brains of males and females with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/to-see-differences-in-the-brains-of-males-and-females-with-autism-you-have-to-look-at-the-brains-of-males-and-females-with-autism/)
- [Foxp1 regulation of neonatal vocalizations via cortical development](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/foxp1-regulation-of-neonatal-vocalizations-via-cortical-development/) - The molecular mechanisms driving brain development at risk in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) remain mostly unknown. Previous studies have implicated the transcription factor FOXP1 in both brain development and ASD pathophysiology. However, the specific molecular pathways both upstream of and downstream from FOXP1 are not fully understood. To elucidate the contribution of FOXP1-mediated signaling to
- [Podcast: The unsung heroes of grandparents and clinicians](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-is-the-focus-this-week-the-unsung-heroes-of-grandparents-and-clinicians/)
- [Endocannabinoid Signaling in the Control of Social Behavior](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/endocannabinoid-signaling-in-the-control-of-social-behavior/) - Many mammalian species, including humans, exhibit social behavior and form complex social groups. Mechanistic studies in animal models have revealed important roles for the endocannabinoid signaling system, comprising G protein-coupled cannabinoid receptors and their endogenous lipid-derived agonists, in the control of neural processes that underpin social anxiety and social reward, two key aspects of social
- [Podcast: The benefits of being an older father](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-benefits-of-being-an-older-father/)
- [Podcast: It’s not about THC, it’s about CBD (cannabinoids)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/its-not-about-thc-its-about-cbd-cannabinoids/)
- [Genomic Patterns of De Novo Mutation in Simplex Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/genomic-patterns-of-de-novo-mutation-in-simplex-autism/) - To further our understanding of the genetic etiology of autism, we generated and analyzed genome sequence data from 516 idiopathic autism families (2,064 individuals). This resource includes >59 million single-nucleotide variants (SNVs) and 9,212 private copy number variants (CNVs), of which 133,992 and 88 are de novo mutations (DNMs), respectively. We estimate a mutation rate
- [Podcast: What is the microbiome and why should families with ASD care?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-is-the-microbiome-and-why-should-families-with-asd-care/)
- [Podcast: More on that Korea Daily mess. Plus early detection of ASD does improve outcomes.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/more-on-that-korea-daily-mess-plus-early-detection-of-asd-does-improve-outcomes/)
- [Podcast: Let’s talk about sex (and sexuality)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/lets-talk-about-sex-and-sexuality/)
- [Podcast: Resources and Services for Adolescents and Young Adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/resources-and-services-for-adolescents-and-young-adults/)
- [Podcast: A different type of autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-different-type-of-autism/)
- [Podcast: Betsy DeVos, autism screening and testosterone – in that order](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/betsy-devos-autism-screening-and-testosterone-in-that-order/)
- [Podcast: A message for MLK’s birthday and a better way diagnose anxiety](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-message-for-mlks-birthday-and-a-better-way-diagnose-anxiety/)
- [Podcast: From Early Detection to Early Intervention](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/from-early-detection-to-early-intervention/)
- [Podcast: Autism symptoms in girls with anorexia](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-symptoms-in-girls-with-anorexia/)
- [BEAPP: The Batch Electroencephalography Automated Processing Platform](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/beapp-the-batch-electroencephalography-automated-processing-platform/) - Electroencephalography (EEG) offers information about brain function relevant to a variety of neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders. EEG contains complex, high-temporal-resolution information, and computational assessment maximizes our potential to glean insight from this information. Here we present the Batch EEG Automated Processing Platform (BEAPP), an automated, flexible EEG processing platform incorporating freely available software tools for
- [Longitudinal follow up to adolescent social skills and executive functioning intervention studies](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/longitudinal-follow-up-to-adolescent-social-skills-and-executive-functioning-intervention-studies/)
- [Podcasts: Parents are people too](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/parents-are-people-too/)
- [Electrophysiological response during auditory gap detection: Biomarker for sensory and communication alterations in autism spectrum disorder?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/electrophysiological-response-during-auditory-gap-detection-biomarker-for-sensory-and-communication-alterations-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Sensory symptoms, including auditory processing deficits, are common in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Processing of temporal aspects of auditory input is understudied; yet, deficits in this domain could contribute to language-related impairments. In children with ASD and well-matched controls, this study examined electrophysiological response to silent gaps in auditory stimuli. Results revealed attenuated amplitude of
- [Podcast: This type of autism is not like the other – and here is data to show it](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/this-type-of-autism-is-not-like-the-other-and-here-is-data-to-show-it/)
- [Hooked on a feeling: Repetitive cognition and internalizing symptomatology in relation to autism spectrum symptomatology](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/hooked-on-a-feeling-repetitive-cognition-and-internalizing-symptomatology-in-relation-to-autism-spectrum-symptomatology/) - Repetitive cognition, including rumination such as that seen in depression, has been shown to correlate with depression symptoms in both typically developing individuals and individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Repetitive cognition is more common in autism spectrum disorder than in typically developing peers, as is depression; thus, this study evaluated the role of repetitive cognition
- [Podcast: Internet addiction is a real thing and it is worse in kids with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/internet-addiction-is-a-real-thing-and-it-is-worse-in-kids-with-autism/)
- [Autistic traits modulate conscious and nonconscious face perception](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autistic-traits-modulate-conscious-and-nonconscious-face-perception/) - Difficulty with emotion perception is a core feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is also associated with the broader autism phenotype. The current study explored the neural underpinnings of conscious and nonconscious perceptions of affect in typically developing individuals with varying levels of autistic-like traits, as measured by the Autism Quotient (AQ). We investigated
- [Defining the female protective effect in infants with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/defining-the-female-protective-effect-in-infants-with-asd/)
- [Understanding the pain response in people with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-the-pain-response-in-people-with-autism/)
- [Podcast: The good, the bad and the ugly about medication use in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-about-medication-use-in-asd/)
- [Differences in praxis performance and receptive language during fingerspelling between deaf children with and without autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/differences-in-praxis-performance-and-receptive-language-during-fingerspelling-between-deaf-children-with-and-without-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Children with autism spectrum disorder present with a variety of social communication deficits such as atypicalities in social gaze and verbal and non-verbal communication delays as well as perceptuo-motor deficits like motor incoordination and dyspraxia. In this study, we had the unique opportunity to study praxis performance in deaf children with and without autism spectrum
- [Podcast: What does Labor Day mean for people with ASD?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-does-labor-day-mean-for-people-with-asd/)
- [Podcast: What treatments are lacking sufficient evidence for autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-treatments-are-lacking-sufficient-evidence-for-autism/)
- [Sensitivity to audio-visual synchrony and its relation to language abilities in children with and without ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sensitivity-to-audio-visual-synchrony-and-its-relation-to-language-abilities-in-children-with-and-without-asd/) - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often accompanied by deficits in speech and language processing. Speech processing relies heavily on the integration of auditory and visual information, and it has been suggested that the ability to detect correspondence between auditory and visual signals helps to lay the foundation for successful language development. The goal of the
- [Podcast: Oops the media did it again…](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/oops-the-media-did-it-again/)
- [Podcast: Hip hip hooray for toddler interventions for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/hip-hip-hooray-for-toddler-interventions-for-autism/)
- [Podcast: A 4th of July quickie on new data for treatment of autism symptoms](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-4th-of-july-quickie-on-new-data-for-treatment-of-autism-symptoms/)
- [Sensory reactivity, empathizing and systemizing in autism spectrum conditions and sensory processing disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sensory-reactivity-empathizing-and-systemizing-in-autism-spectrum-conditions-and-sensory-processing-disorder/) - Although the DSM-5 added sensory symptoms as a criterion for ASC, there is a group of children who display sensory symptoms but do not have ASC; children with sensory processing disorder (SPD). To be able to differentiate these two disorders, our aim was to evaluate whether children with ASC show more sensory symptomatology and/or different
- [The Harvard Automated Processing Pipeline for Electroencephalography (HAPPE): Standardized Processing Software for Developmental and High-Artifact Data](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-harvard-automated-processing-pipeline-for-electroencephalography-happe-standardized-processing-software-for-developmental-and-high-artifact-data/) - Electroenchephalography (EEG) recordings collected with developmental populations present particular challenges from a data processing perspective. These EEGs have a high degree of artifact contamination and often short recording lengths. As both sample sizes and EEG channel densities increase, traditional processing approaches like manual data rejection are becoming unsustainable. Moreover, such subjective approaches preclude standardized metrics
- [Podcast: Putting the pieces together around group social skills interventions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/putting-the-pieces-together-around-group-social-skills-interventions/)
- [Podcast: The infant brain on early behavioral intervention](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-infant-brain-on-early-behavioral-intervention/)
- [Learning an Embodied Visual Language: Four Imitation Strategies Available to Sign Learners](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/learning-an-embodied-visual-language-four-imitation-strategies-available-to-sign-learners/) - The parts of the body that are used to produce and perceive signed languages (the hands, face, and visual system) differ from those used to produce and perceive spoken languages (the vocal tract and auditory system). In this paper we address two factors that have important consequences for sign language acquisition. First, there are three
- [Atypicality of the N170 Event-Related Potential in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-analysis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/atypicality-of-the-n170-event-related-potential-in-autism-spectrum-disorder-a-meta-analysis/) - Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with impaired face processing. The N170 event-related potential (ERP) has been considered a promising neural marker of this impairment. However, no quantitative review to date has integrated the literature to assess whether the N170 response to faces in individuals with ASD differs from that of typically developing (TD)
- [Podcast: The IMFAR wrap-up titled “Heterogeneity in autism: we aren’t going to take it anymore”](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-imfar-wrap-up-titled-heterogeneity-in-autism-we-arent-going-to-take-it-anymore/)
- [Age and Gender Effects on Intrinsic Connectivity in Autism Using Functional Integration and Segregation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/age-and-gender-effects-on-intrinsic-connectivity-in-autism-using-functional-integration-and-segregation/) - Background: The objective of this study was to examine intrinsic whole-brain functional connectivity in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using the framework of functional segregation and integration. Emphasis was given to potential gender and developmental effects as well as identification of specific networks that may contribute to the global results. Methods: We leveraged an open data
- [Podcast: Memorial Day Memoriam - Isabelle Rapin](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/memorial-day-memoriam-isabelle-rapin/)
- [Atypical Local and Distal Patterns of Occipito-frontal Functional Connectivity are Related to Symptom Severity in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/atypical-local-and-distal-patterns-of-occipito-frontal-functional-connectivity-are-related-to-symptom-severity-in-autism-2/) - Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are increasingly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by sociocommunicative impairments. Growing consensus indicates that neurobehavioral abnormalities require explanation in terms of interconnected networks. Despite theoretical speculations about increased local and reduced distal connectivity, links between local and distal functional connectivity have not been systematically investigated in ASDs. Specifically, it remains open whether
- [Podcast: The 4th ASF Day of Learning Recap](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-asf-day-of-learning-recap/)
- [Podcast: That new study on mortality in people with autism…..](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/that-new-study-on-mortality-in-people-with-autism/)
- [Understanding Friendship Sex Heterophily and Relational Characteristics to Optimize the Selection of Peer Models for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-friendship-sex-heterophily-and-relational-characteristics-to-optimize-the-selection-of-peer-models-for-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - This study used social network analysis to evaluate whether sex heterophily, the degree to which peers are different in sex, between 126 children with autism (ages 5-12 years) and their peers affected social network connectivity. Results indicate that: (1) the quantity and sex of friends were more important in predicting social network connectivity than the
- [Sex differences in social attention in autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sex-differences-in-social-attention-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Although reduced social attention and increased nonsocial attention have been reported in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the studies have relied on predominantly male samples and have been underpowered to examine sex differences. These processes may differ for females with ASD, who have been shown to be dissimilar to males in social motivation and
- [Deficits in mesolimbic reward pathway underlie social interaction impairments in children with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/deficits-in-mesolimbic-reward-pathway-underlie-social-interaction-impairments-in-children-with-autism/) - Lack of interest in social interaction is a hallmark of autism spectrum disorder. Animal studies have implicated the mesolimbic reward pathway in driving and reinforcing social behaviour, but little is known about the integrity of this pathway and its behavioural consequences in children with autism spectrum disorder. Here we test the hypothesis that the structural
- [Podcast: The Young and the Deaf: the relevance to language development in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-young-and-the-deaf-the-relevance-to-language-development-in-autism/)
- [The impact of implementation support on the use of a social engagement intervention for children with autism in public schools](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-impact-of-implementation-support-on-the-use-of-a-social-engagement-intervention-for-children-with-autism-in-public-schools/) - Several interventions have demonstrated efficacy in improving social outcomes for children with autism; however, few have been successfully implemented in schools. This study compared two implementation strategies to improve the use of a social engagement intervention for children with autism in public schools. In total, 31 children with autism in grades K-5 and 28 school
- [Partners in School: An Innovative Parent-Teacher Consultation Model for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/partners-in-school-an-innovative-parent-teacher-consultation-model-for-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Little research examines the best ways to improve communication between parents and teachers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its effect on child outcomes. The present study tests an innovative parent-teacher consultation model, entitled Partners in School. The goal of Partners in School is to improve parent-teacher communication aboutevidence-based practices (EBPs), and subsequently,
- [Genetic mutations in chromosome 16 and their role in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/genetic-mutations-in-chromosome-16-and-their-role-in-autism/)
- [Podcast: The more you know…….about infertility and interpregnancy interval](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-more-you-know-about-infertility-and-interpregnancy-interval/)
- [Podcast: The 2017 ASF Science Year-End Roundup](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-2017-asf-science-year-end-roundup/)
- [Brain changes following social skills treatment in adolescents with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brain-changes-following-social-skills-treatment-in-adolescents-with-asd/)
- [Origins of genetic causes of autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/origins-of-genetic-causes-of-autism/)
- [Mechanisms of sensory processing in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/mechanisms-of-sensory-processing-in-asd/)
- [Resting-state alpha power is selectively associated with autistic traits reflecting behavioral rigidity](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/resting-state-alpha-power-is-selectively-associated-with-autistic-traits-reflecting-behavioral-rigidity/) - Previous research suggests that variation in at-rest neural activity correlates with specific domains of the ASD phenotype; however, few studies have linked patterns of brain activity with autistic trait expression in typically developing populations. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between resting-state electroencephalography (EEG) and three domains of the broader autism phenotype
- [Study of a potentially novel biomarker for features of ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/study-of-a-potentially-novel-biomarker-for-features-of-asd/)
- [Examining prenatal pesticide exposure, genetic susceptibility and risk for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/examining-prenatal-pesticide-exposure-genetic-susceptibility-and-risk-for-autism/)
- [Modulation of reward in a live social context as revealed through interactive social neuroscience](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/modulation-of-reward-in-a-live-social-context-as-revealed-through-interactive-social-neuroscience/) - Social neuroscience research investigating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has yielded inconsistent findings, despite ASD being well-characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication through behavioral observation. In particular, specific etiologies and functional and structural assays of the brain in autism have not been consistently identified. To date, most social neuroscience research has focused on a
- [Encoding of Target Detection during Visual Search by Single Neurons in the Human Brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/encoding-of-target-detection-during-visual-search-by-single-neurons-in-the-human-brain/) - Neurons in the primate medial temporal lobe (MTL) respond selectively to visual categories such as faces, contributing to how the brain represents stimulus meaning. However, it remains unknown whether MTL neurons continue to encode stimulus meaning when it changes flexibly as a function of variable task demands imposed by goal-directed behavior. While classically associated with
- [Network-specific sex differentiation of intrinsic brain function in males with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/network-specific-sex-differentiation-of-intrinsic-brain-function-in-males-with-autism/) - Background: The male predominance in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has motivated research on sex differentiation in ASD. Multiple sources of evidence have suggested a neurophenotypic convergence of ASD-related characteristics and typical sex differences. Two existing, albeit competing, models provide predictions on such neurophenotypic convergence. These two models are testable with neuroimaging. Specifically,
- [Altered Gene-Regulatory Function of KDM5C by a Novel Mutation Associated With Autism and Intellectual Disability](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/altered-gene-regulatory-function-of-kdm5c-by-a-novel-mutation-associated-with-autism-and-intellectual-disability/) - Intellectual disability (ID) affects up to 2% of the population world-wide and often coincides with other neurological conditions such as autism spectrum disorders. Mutations in KDM5C cause Mental Retardation, X-linked, Syndromic, Claes-Jensen type (MRXSCJ, OMIM #300534) and are one of the most common causes of X-linked ID. KDM5C encodes a histone demethylase for di- and
- [Variability of urinary pesticide metabolite concentrations during pregnancy in the MARBLES Study](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/variability-of-urinary-pesticide-metabolite-concentrations-during-pregnancy-in-the-marbles-study/) - Background: Variability of short-lived urinary pesticide metabolites during pregnancy raises challenges for exposure assessment. Objectives: For urinary metabolite concentrations 3-phenoxybenzoic acid (3-PBA) and 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol (TCPy), we assessed: (1) temporal variability; (2) variation of two urine specimens within a trimester; (3) reliability for pesticide concentrations from a single urine specimen to classify participants into exposure tertiles;
- [Gene expression in cord blood links genetic risk for neurodevelopmental disorders with maternal psychological distress and adverse childhood outcomes](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/gene-expression-in-cord-blood-links-genetic-risk-for-neurodevelopmental-disorders-with-maternal-psychological-distress-and-adverse-childhood-outcomes/) - Prenatal exposure to maternal stress and depression has been identified as a risk factor for adverse behavioral and neurodevelopmental outcomes in early childhood. However, the molecular mechanisms through which maternal psychopathology shapes offspring development remain poorly understood. We applied transcriptome-wide screens to 149 umbilical cord blood samples from neonates born to mothers with posttraumatic stress
- [Exome sequencing of 85 Williams–Beuren syndrome cases rules out coding variation as a major contributor to remaining variance in social behavior](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/exome-sequencing-of-85-williams-beuren-syndrome-cases-rules-out-coding-variation-as-a-major-contributor-to-remaining-variance-in-social-behavior/) - Background: Large, multigenic deletions at chromosome 7q11.23 result in a highly penetrant constellation of physical and behavioral symptoms known as Williams-Beuren syndrome (WS). Of particular interest is the unusual social-cognitive profile evidenced by deficits in social cognition and communication reminiscent of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) that are juxtaposed with normal or even relatively enhanced social
- [Shank3 mutation in a mouse model of autism leads to changes in the S-nitroso-proteome and affects key proteins involved in vesicle release and synaptic function](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/shank3-mutation-in-a-mouse-model-of-autism-leads-to-changes-in-the-s-nitroso-proteome-and-affects-key-proteins-involved-in-vesicle-release-and-synaptic-function/) - Mutation in the SHANK3 human gene leads to different neuropsychiatric diseases including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities and Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Shank3 disruption in mice leads to dysfunction of synaptic transmission, behavior, and development. Protein S-nitrosylation, the nitric oxide (NO•)-mediated posttranslational modification (PTM) of cysteine thiols (SNO), modulates the activity of proteins that regulate key
- [Paternally inherited cis-regulatory structural variants are associated with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/paternally-inherited-cis-regulatory-structural-variants-are-associated-with-autism/) - The genetic basis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known to consist of contributions from de novo mutations in variant-intolerant genes. We hypothesize that rare inherited structural variants in cis-regulatory elements (CRE-SVs) of these genes also contribute to ASD. We investigated this by assessing the evidence for natural selection and transmission distortion of CRE-SVs in
- [Genetic variations on SETD5 underlying autistic conditions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/genetic-variations-on-setd5-underlying-autistic-conditions/) - The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the number of identified ASD-related genes have increased in recent years. The SETD5 gene encodes a SET-containing-domain 5 protein, a likely reader enzyme. Genetic evidences suggest that SETD5 malfunction contributes to ASD phenotype, such as on intellectual disability (ID) and facial dysmorphism. In this review, we mapped
- [An analytical framework for whole-genome sequence association studies and its implications for autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/an-analytical-framework-for-whole-genome-sequence-association-studies-and-its-implications-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Genomic association studies of common or rare protein-coding variation have established robust statistical approaches to account for multiple testing. Here we present a comparable framework to evaluate rare and de novo noncoding single-nucleotide variants, insertion/deletions, and all classes of structural variation from whole-genome sequencing (WGS). Integrating genomic annotations at the level of nucleotides, genes, and
- [Temporal proteomic profiling of postnatal human cortical development](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/temporal-proteomic-profiling-of-postnatal-human-cortical-development/) - Healthy cortical development depends on precise regulation of transcription and translation. However, the dynamics of how proteins are expressed, function and interact across postnatal human cortical development remain poorly understood. We surveyed the proteomic landscape of 69 dorsolateral prefrontal cortex samples across seven stages of postnatal life and integrated these data with paired transcriptome data.
- [Visual attention to faces in children with autism spectrum disorder: are there sex differences?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/visual-attention-to-faces-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-are-there-sex-differences/) - Background: The male bias in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses is well documented. As a result, less is known about the female ASD phenotype. Recent research suggests that conclusions drawn from predominantly male samples may not accurately capture female behavior. In this study, we explore potential sex differences in attention to social stimuli, which is
- [Automatic Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children Using Acoustic and Text Features from Brief Natural Conversations](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/automatic-detection-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-in-children-using-acoustic-and-text-features-from-brief-natural-conversations/) - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasingly prevalent [1], but long waitlists hinder children’s access to expedient diagnosis and treatment. To begin addressing this problem, we developed an automated system to detect ASD using acoustic and text features drawn from short, unstructured conversations with naïve conversation partners (confederates). Seventy children (35 with ASD and 35 typically
- [Linguistic markers of autism in girls: evidence of a “blended phenotype” during storytelling](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/linguistic-markers-of-autism-in-girls-evidence-of-a-blended-phenotype-during-storytelling/) - Background: Narrative abilities are linked to social impairment in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), such that reductions in words about cognitive processes (e.g., think, know) are thought to reflect underlying deficits in social cognition, including Theory of Mind. However, research suggests that typically developing (TD) boys and girls tell narratives in sex-specific ways, including differential reliance
- [Initial eye gaze to faces and its functional consequence on face identification abilities in autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/initial-eye-gaze-to-faces-and-its-functional-consequence-on-face-identification-abilities-in-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined and diagnosed by core deficits in social communication and the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors. Research on face processing suggests deficits in this domain in ASD but includes many mixed findings regarding the nature and extent of these differences. The first eye movement to
- [Factors impacting employment for people with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/factors-impacting-employment-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-a-scoping-review/) - The aim of this study is to holistically synthesise the extent and range of literature relating to the employment of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Database searches of Medline, CINAHL, PsychINFO, Scopus, ERIC, Web of Science and EMBASE were conducted. Studies describing adults with autism spectrum disorder employed in competitive, supported or sheltered employment were
- [Computational Linguistics for Enhancing Scientific Reproducibility and Reducing Healthcare Inequities](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/computational-linguistics-for-enhancing-scientific-reproducibility-and-reducing-healthcare-inequities/) - Computational linguistics holds promise for improving scientific integrity in clinical psychology, and for reducing longstanding inequities in healthcare access and quality. This paper describes how computational linguistics approaches could address the “reproducibility crisis” facing social science, particularly with regards to reliable diagnosis of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is argued
- [Brief Report: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Behavioral Intervention for Minimally Verbal Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brief-report-feasibility-and-preliminary-efficacy-of-a-behavioral-intervention-for-minimally-verbal-girls-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - We report the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a structured behavioral intervention with a sample of minimally verbal girls with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 2 and 6 years old. Ten participants with no functional vocal behavior were randomized to a 4-week behavioral intervention or waitlist control group. Caregivers reported child communicative repertoires
- [Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior Maintained by Termination of Interruptions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/assessment-and-treatment-of-problem-behavior-maintained-by-termination-of-interruptions/) - Purpose: Previous research has identified termination of interruptions to repetitive behaviour as a reinforcer capable of maintaining problem behaviour. Effective treatments have included functional communication training and multiple schedules of reinforcement. Methods: In the present study, a functional analysis determined that the aggression of an eight-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder was maintained by termination
- [Brief Report: Examining the Association Between Classroom Social Network Inclusion and Playground Peer Engagement Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brief-report-examining-the-association-between-classroom-social-network-inclusion-and-playground-peer-engagement-among-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorders/) - Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face barriers when establishing peer connections at school. This aim of this study is to explore how social network inclusion in the classroom is associated with playground peer engagement. Independent observers administered friendship surveys to determine social network inclusion in the classroom and recorded the playground engagement states
- [It’s messy but real: a pilot study of the implementation of a social engagement intervention for children with autism in schools](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/its-messy-but-real-a-pilot-study-of-the-implementation-of-a-social-engagement-intervention-for-children-with-autism-in-schools/) - Social impairment represents one of the most challenging core deficits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and greatly affects children's school experiences; however, few evidence-based social engagement programs have been implemented and sustained in schools. This pilot study examined the implementation and sustainment of a social engagement intervention, Remaking Recess, for four elementary-aged children with ASD
- [Perspectives of key stakeholders on employment of autistic adults across the united states, australia, and sweden](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/perspectives-of-key-stakeholders-on-employment-of-autistic-adults-across-the-united-states-australia-and-sweden/) - Despite efforts to improve employment outcomes for autistic individuals, internationally their employment rates remain low. There is a need to better understand the factors influencing successful employment for autistic adults in the labor market from the perspectives of multiple key stakeholders. This study represents the second in a series of papers conducted as part of
- [Employment policy and autism: Analysis of state workforce innovation and opportunity act (WIOA) implementation plans](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/employment-policy-and-autism-analysis-of-state-workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act-wioa-implementation-plans/) - BACKGROUND: The problem of persistently low rates of employment and earnings for people with autism is well established. In the U.S., the 2014 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) updated the legal framework for the federal Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program which assists people with disabilities to find and maintain employment. OBJECTIVE: This study examined whether
- [Heterodimerization of UNC-13/RIM regulates synaptic vesicle release probability but not priming in C. elegans](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/heterodimerization-of-unc-13-rim-regulates-synaptic-vesicle-release-probability-but-not-priming-in-c-elegans/) - UNC-13 proteins play an essential role in synaptic transmission by recruiting synaptic vesicles (SVs) to become available for release, which is termed SV priming. Here we show that the C2A domain of UNC-13L, like the corresponding domain in mammalian Munc13-1, displays two conserved binding modes: forming C2A/C2A homodimers, or forming a heterodimer with the zinc
- [Use of Longitudinal EEG Measures in Estimating Language Development in Infants With and Without Familial Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/use-of-longitudinal-eeg-measures-in-estimating-language-development-in-infants-with-and-without-familial-risk-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Language development in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) varies greatly among affected individuals and is a strong predictor of later outcomes. Younger siblings of children with ASD have increased risk of ASD, but also language delay. Identifying neural markers of language outcomes in infant siblings could facilitate earlier intervention and improved outcomes. This study
- [Discrete electrocortical predictors of anxiety and anxiety-related treatment response in youth with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/discrete-electrocortical-predictors-of-anxiety-and-anxiety-related-treatment-response-in-youth-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - There are two established electroencephalogram (EEG) indices that putatively relate to anxiety symptoms: a) the error-related negativity (ERN), which reflects endogenous threat sensitivity, and b) resting-state EEG relative right frontal activity (rRFA), which relates to approach/withdrawal motivation. We examined these indices conjointly to better elucidate differential mechanisms underlying the common anxiety phenotype in youth with
- [Atypical Local and Distal Patterns of Occipito-frontal Functional Connectivity are Related to Symptom Severity in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/atypical-local-and-distal-patterns-of-occipito-frontal-functional-connectivity-are-related-to-symptom-severity-in-autism/) - Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are increasingly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by sociocommunicative impairments. Growing consensus indicates that neurobehavioral abnormalities require explanation in terms of interconnected networks. Despite theoretical speculations about increased local and reduced distal connectivity, links between local and distal functional connectivity have not been systematically investigated in ASDs. Specifically, it remains open whether
- [Sex-Based Analysis of De Novo Variants in Neurodevelopmental Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sex-based-analysis-of-de-novo-variants-in-neurodevelopmental-disorders/) - While genes with an excess of de novo mutations (DNMs) have been identified in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), few studies focus on DNM patterns where the sex of affected children is examined separately. We considered ∼8,825 sequenced parent-child trios (n ∼26,475 individuals) and identify 54 genes with a DNM enrichment in males (n =
- [Parvalbumin Cell Ablation of NMDA-R1 Leads to Altered Phase, But Not Amplitude, of Gamma-Band Cross-Frequency Coupling](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/parvalbumin-cell-ablation-of-nmda-r1-leads-to-altered-phase-but-not-amplitude-of-gamma-band-cross-frequency-coupling/) - Altered gamma-band electrophysiological activity in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is well documented, and analogous gamma-band alterations are recapitulated in several preclinical murine models relevant to ASD. Such gamma-band activity is hypothesized to underlie local circuit processes. Gamma-band cross-frequency coupling (CFC), a related though distinct metric, interrogates local neural circuit signal integration. Several recent
- [Do Sensitive Periods Exist for Exposure to Adversity?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/do-sensitive-periods-exist-for-exposure-to-adversity/)
- [Differences in the Late Positive Potential and P300 to Emotional Faces in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/differences-in-the-late-positive-potential-and-p300-to-emotional-faces-in-individuals-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Despite evidence suggesting differences in early event-related potential (ERP) responses to social emotional stimuli, little is known about later stage ERP contributions to social emotional processing in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Adults with and without ASD completed a facial emotion recognition task involving stimuli that varied by emotional intensity while electroencephalograms were recorded.
- [Increased pain sensitivity and pain-related anxiety in individuals with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/increased-pain-sensitivity-and-pain-related-anxiety-in-individuals-with-autism/) - Introduction: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often exhibit differences in pain responsivity. This altered responsivity could be related to ASD-related social communication difficulties, sensory differences, or altered processing of pain stimuli. Previous neuroimaging work suggests altered pain evaluation could contribute to pain-related anxiety in ASD. Objectives: We hypothesized that individuals with ASD would report
- [Sex differences in scores on standardized measures of autism symptoms: a multisite integrative data analysis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sex-differences-in-scores-on-standardized-measures-of-autism-symptoms-a-multisite-integrative-data-analysis/) - Background: Concerns have been raised that scores on standard measures of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms may differ as a function of sex. However, these findings are hindered by small female samples studied thus far. The current study evaluated if, after accounting for age, IQ, and language level, sex affects ASD severity estimates from diagnostic
- [Partners in School: An Implementation Strategy to Promote Alignment of Evidence-Based Practices Across Home and School for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/partners-in-school-an-implementation-strategy-to-promote-alignment-of-evidence-based-practices-across-home-and-school-for-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - When parents and teachers align their practices across home and school, it may optimize services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Partners in School is a multi-faceted implementation strategy designed to improve ASD services in schools. The goal is to increase parents' and teachers' use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) and to align those EBPs
- [Examining Environmental Predictors of Community Participation for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/examining-environmental-predictors-of-community-participation-for-adults-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-using-geographic-information-systems-gis/) - A geographic information system (GIS) approach systematically assessed whether population density and distribution of community resources contributed to caregiver reported community participation outcomes for 124 adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Regression analyses examined whether GIS measures predicted community participation in areas of social activities and use of services, while also accounting for adult age,
- [Multi-informant International Perspectives on the Facilitators and Barriers to Employment for Autistic Adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/multi-informant-international-perspectives-on-the-facilitators-and-barriers-to-employment-for-autistic-adults/) - Employment rates for autistic individuals are poor, even compared to those from other disability groups. Internationally, there remains limited understanding of the factors influencing employment across the stages of preparing for, gaining, and maintaining employment. This is the third in a series of studies conducted as part of an International Society for Autism Research (INSAR)
- [Alterations in Retrotransposition, Synaptic Connectivity, and Myelination Implicated by Transcriptomic Changes Following Maternal Immune Activation in Nonhuman Primates](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/alterations-in-retrotransposition-synaptic-connectivity-and-myelination-implicated-by-transcriptomic-changes-following-maternal-immune-activation-in-nonhuman-primates/) - Background: Maternal immune activation (MIA) is a proposed risk factor for multiple neuropsychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia. However, the molecular mechanisms through which MIA imparts risk remain poorly understood. A recently developed nonhuman primate model of exposure to the viral mimic poly:ICLC during pregnancy shows abnormal social and repetitive behaviors and elevated striatal dopamine, a molecular
- [Neuronal defects in a human cellular model of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/neuronal-defects-in-a-human-cellular-model-of-22q11-2-deletion-syndrome/) - 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is a highly penetrant and common genetic cause of neuropsychiatric disease. Here we generated induced pluripotent stem cells from 15 individuals with 22q11DS and 15 control individuals and differentiated them into three-dimensional (3D) cerebral cortical organoids. Transcriptional profiling across 100 days showed high reliability of differentiation and revealed changes in neuronal
- [Changes in access to educational and healthcare services for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities during COVID-19 restrictions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/changes-in-access-to-educational-and-healthcare-services-for-individuals-with-intellectual-anddevelopmental-disabilities-during-covid-19-restrictions/) - Background: COVID-19 restrictions have significantly limited access to in-person educational and healthcare services for all, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). The objectives of this online survey that included both national and international families were to capture changes in access to healthcare and educational services for individuals with IDDs that occurred shortly after
- [Brain function distinguishes female carriers and non-carriers of familial risk for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brain-function-distinguishes-female-carriers-and-non-carriers-of-familial-risk-for-autism/) - Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by high population-level heritability and a three-to-one male-to-female ratio that occurs independent of sex linkage. Prior research in a mixed-sex pediatric sample identified neural signatures of familial risk elicited by passive viewing of point light motion displays, suggesting the possibility that both resilience and risk of autism might
- [In utero pyrethroid pesticide exposure in relation to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental outcomes at 3 years in the MARBLES longitudinal cohort](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/in-utero-pyrethroid-pesticide-exposure-in-relation-to-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd-and-other-neurodevelopmental-outcomes-at-3-years-in-the-marbles-longitudinal-cohort/) - Background: We assessed the relationships between prenatal pyrethroid pesticide exposure and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or non-typical development (non-TD) at 3 years. Methods: Participants were mother-child pairs (n = 201) in the MARBLES (Markers of Autism Risk in Babies-Learning Early Signs) cohort. Because familial recurrence risk is high, MARBLES enrolls pregnant women with a family
- [The genetics of male sensitization and female protection in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-genetics-of-male-sensitization-and-female-protection-in-asd/)
- [Evidence against the “normalization” prediction of the early brain overgrowth hypothesis of autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/evidence-against-the-normalization-prediction-of-the-early-brain-overgrowth-hypothesis-of-autism/) - Background: The frequently cited Early Overgrowth Hypothesis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) postulates that there is overgrowth of the brain in the first 2 years of life, which is followed by a period of arrested growth leading to normalized brain volume in late childhood and beyond. While there is consistent evidence for early brain overgrowth,
- [Mutually suppressive roles of KMT2A and KDM5C in behaviour, neuronal structure, and histone H3K4 methylation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/mutually-suppressive-roles-of-kmt2a-and-kdm5c-in-behaviour-neuronal-structure-and-histone-h3k4-methylation/) - Histone H3 lysine 4 methylation (H3K4me) is extensively regulated by numerous writer and eraser enzymes in mammals. Nine H3K4me enzymes are associated with neurodevelopmental disorders to date, indicating their important roles in the brain. However, interplay among H3K4me enzymes during brain development remains largely unknown. Here, we show functional interactions of a writer-eraser duo, KMT2A
- [Symmetric neural progenitor divisions require chromatin-mediated homologous recombination DNA repair by Ino80](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/symmetric-neural-progenitor-divisions-require-chromatin-mediated-homologous-recombination-dna-repair-by-ino80/) - Chromatin regulates spatiotemporal gene expression during neurodevelopment, but it also mediates DNA damage repair essential to proliferating neural progenitor cells (NPCs). Here, we uncover molecularly dissociable roles for nucleosome remodeler Ino80 in chromatin-mediated transcriptional regulation and genome maintenance in corticogenesis. We find that conditional Ino80 deletion from cortical NPCs impairs DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair,
- [Podcast: Precision medicine presents: OXYTOCIN!!!](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/precision-medicine-presents-oxytocin/)
- [Podcast: Is Autism Inflammation Nation?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-is-autism-inflammation-nation/)
- [Podcast: The potential role of epigenetics in the sex differences in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-potential-role-of-epigenetics-in-the-sex-differences-in-autism/)
- [Podcast: Those confusing folate findings explained](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/those-confusing-folate-findings-explained/)
- [Podcast: What you missed at the ASF 3rd annual Day of Learning](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-you-missed-at-the-asf-3rd-annual-day-of-learning/)
- [Early restoration of shank3 expression in Shank3 knock-out mice prevents core asd-like behavioral phenotypes](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/early-restoration-of-shank3-expression-in-shank3-knock-out-mice-prevents-core-asd-like-behavioral-phenotypes/) - Several genes are associated with increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), neurodevelopmental disorders that present with repetitive movements and restricted interests along with deficits in social interaction/communication. While genetic alterations associated with ASD are present early in life, ASD-like behaviors are difficult to detect in early infancy. This raises the issue of whether reversal
- [Podcast: Where are all the girls with autism? Live from the Seaver Center Conference](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/where-are-all-the-girls-with-autism-live-from-the-seaver-center-conference/)
- [Podcast: The world agrees on studies of early autism. Find out what they think.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-world-agrees-on-studies-of-early-autism-find-out-what-they-think/)
- [Human in vitro models for understanding mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/human-in-vitro-models-for-understanding-mechanisms-of-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Early brain development is a critical epoch for the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In vivo animal models have, until recently, been the principal tool used to study early brain development and the changes occurring in neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD. In vitro models of brain development represent a significant advance in the field.
- [FOXP transcription factors in vertebrate brain development, function, and disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/foxp-transcription-factors-in-vertebrate-brain-development-function-and-disorders/) - FOXP transcription factors are an evolutionarily ancient protein subfamily coordinating the development of several organ systems in the vertebrate body. Association of their genes with neurodevelopmental disorders has sparked particular interest in their expression patterns and functions in the brain. Here, FOXP1, FOXP2, and FOXP4 are expressed in distinct cell type-specific spatiotemporal patterns in multiple
- [Podcast: What we know about autism by looking in the brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-we-know-about-autism-by-looking-in-the-brain/)
- [Podcast: Environment or genetics in autism symptomatology? How about both?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/environment-or-genetics-in-autism-symptomatology-how-about-both/)
- [Podcast: Another gene that causes autism and what families are doing about it](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/another-gene-that-causes-autism-and-what-families-are-doing-about-it/)
- [Transcriptional signatures of participant-derived neural progenitor cells and neurons implicate altered Wnt signaling in Phelan-McDermid syndrome and autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/transcriptional-signatures-of-participant-derived-neural-progenitor-cells-and-neurons-implicate-altered-wnt-signaling-in-phelan-mcdermid-syndrome-and-autism/) - Background: Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) is a rare genetic disorder with high risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disability, and language delay, and is caused by 22q13.3 deletions or mutations in the SHANK3 gene. To date, the molecular and pathway changes resulting from SHANK3 haploinsufficiency in PMS remain poorly understood. Uncovering these mechanisms is critical
- [Use of an Early Life Exposure Assessment Tool (ELEAT) for autism in Portugal](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/use-of-an-early-life-exposure-assessment-tool-eleat-for-autism-in-portugal/)
- [Podcast: IGF-1 might be the next big thing in autism treatment](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/igf-1-might-be-the-next-big-thing-in-autism-treatment/)
- [Podcast: Genomic Imprinting and Environmental Exposures](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/genomic-imprinting-and-environmental-exposures/)
- [Podcast: Autism diagnosis in adulthood](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-diagnosis-in-adulthood/)
- [Autism BrainNet: a collaboration between medical examiners, pathologists, researchers, and families to advance the understanding and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-brainnet-a-collaboration-between-medical-examiners-pathologists-researchers-and-families-to-advance-the-understanding-and-treatment-of-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Context.—: Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects over 1% of the population worldwide. Developing effective preventions and treatments for autism will depend on understanding the neuropathology of the disorder. While evidence from magnetic resonance imaging indicates altered development of the autistic brain, it lacks the resolution needed to identify the cellular and
- [Inherited Risk for Autism Through Maternal and Paternal Lineage](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/inherited-risk-for-autism-through-maternal-and-paternal-lineage/) - Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is highly familial, with a positively skewed male-to-female ratio that is purported to arise from the so-called female protective effect. A serious implication of a female protective effect is that familial ASD liability would be expected to aggregate asymptomatically in sisters of affected probands, who would incur elevated rates of
- [Podcast: Autism and Epilepsy – a brain tissue perspective](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-and-epilepsy-a-brain-tissue-perspective/)
- [Increased aperiodic gamma power in young boys with Fragile X Syndrome is associated with better language ability](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/increased-aperiodic-gamma-power-in-young-boys-with-fragile-x-syndrome-is-associated-with-better-language-ability/) - Background: The lack of robust and reliable clinical biomarkers in Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), the most common inherited form of intellectual disability, has limited the successful translation of bench-to-bedside therapeutics. While numerous drugs have shown promise in reversing synaptic and behavioral phenotypes in mouse models of FXS, none have demonstrated clinical efficacy in humans. Electroencephalographic
- [Podcast: Intervention studies are about to get better](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/intervention-studies-are-about-to-get-better/)
- [Podcast: Parents are interventionists too](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/parents-are-interventionists-too/)
- [Podcast: New exciting findings in parent-mediated early interventions for autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/new-exciting-findings-in-parent-mediated-early-interventions-for-autism/)
- [Podcast: A presidential issue for people with ASD - employment](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-presidential-issue-for-people-with-asd-employment/)
- [Podcast: What’s the difference between social problems in ADHD vs. autism? Ask the ADOS.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/whats-the-difference-between-social-problems-in-adhd-vs-autism-ask-the-ados/)
- [Decline in Medicaid-Funded One-to-One Behavioral Support Use in School as Children Age](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/decline-in-medicaid-funded-one-to-one-behavioral-support-use-in-school-as-children-age/)
- [Help for children with minimal language](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/help-for-children-with-minimal-language/)
- [What does autism awareness mean for the one in sixty eight?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-does-autism-awareness-mean-for-the-one-in-sixty-eight/)
- [Podcast: How to read scientific literature](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/how-to-read-scientific-literature/)
- [Podcast: Brain signals improve the efficacy of behavioral interventions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brain-signals-improve-the-efficacy-of-behavioral-interventions/)
- [Podcast: What the Trump presidency could mean for autism families](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-the-trump-presidency-could-mean-for-autism-families/)
- [Podcast: New technologies to help people with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/new-technologies-to-help-people-with-autism/)
- [The effects of oxytocin on functional neural connectivity in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-effects-of-oxytocin-on-functional-neural-connectivity-in-autism/)
- [Podcast: The IMFAR 2016 issue](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-imfar-2016-issue/)
- [Podcast: Why is it so hard to look them in the eye?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/why-is-it-so-hard-to-look-them-in-the-eye/)
- [Calcium channels as a core mechanism in the neurobiology of ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/calcium-channels-as-a-core-mechanism-in-the-neurobiology-of-asd/)
- [A unified molecular mechanism explaining social behavior and oxytocin levels in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-unified-molecular-mechanism-explaining-social-behavior-and-oxytocin-levels-in-asd/)
- [Uncovering the spectrum of de novo mutation in autism through whole genome sequencing](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/uncovering-the-spectrum-of-de-novo-mutation-in-autism-through-whole-genome-sequencing/)
- [Genetics behind brain connectivity in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/genetics-behind-brain-connectivity-in-asd/)
- [Podcast: Monkeying around with symptoms of autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/monkeying-around-with-symptoms-of-autism/)
- [Quantifying offspring ASD risk for unaffected sisters of males with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/quantifying-offspring-asd-risk-for-unaffected-sisters-of-males-with-asd/)
- [Podcast: Using different types of sensory issues for good](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/using-different-types-of-sensory-issues-for-good/)
- [Podcast: Is the broader autism phenotype really so bad?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/is-the-broader-autism-phenotype-really-so-bad/)
- [Podcast: The importance of IQ in an autism outcome.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-importance-if-iq-in-an-autism-outcome/)
- [Podcast: A focus on the siblings of people with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-focus-on-the-siblings-of-people-with-asd/)
- [Podcast: Unfortunate new risk discovered for people with autism and their siblings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/unfortunate-new-risk-discovered-for-people-with-autism-and-their-siblings/)
- [Investigating autism with direct intracranial recordings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/investigating-autism-with-direct-intracranial-recordings/)
- [Podcast: Molecular Autism special issue on gender differences](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/molecular-autism-special-issue-on-gender-differences/)
- [Brain somatic mosaicism at ASD-associated loci](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/brain-somatic-mosaicism-at-asd-associated-loci/)
- [Podcast: Can people with autism lose their diagnosis?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/can-people-with-autism-lose-their-diagnosis/)
- [Podcast: What if it isn’t autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-if-it-isnt-autism/)
- [Podcast: Who isn’t at risk for having a child with autism?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/who-isnt-at-risk-for-having-a-child-with-autism/)
- [Podcast: The triple crown of autism research gatherings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-triple-crown-of-autism-research-gatherings/)
- [Podcast: Treatments for social reward in autism: inject it, snort it, or possibly smoke it](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/treatments-for-social-reward-in-autism-inject-it-snort-it-or-possibly-smoke-it/)
- [Podcast: Rare vs. common genetic variation in autism? They are both right.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/rare-vs-common-genetic-variation-in-autism-they-are-both-right/)
- [Podcast: A traditional strategy in autism intervention may be hurting not helping](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-traditional-strategy-in-autism-intervention-may-be-hurting-not-helping/)
- [Podcast: All about chromosome 15 and autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/all-about-chromosome-15-and-autism/)
- [Podcast: Someone please determine the real prevalence of autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/someone-please-determine-the-real-prevalence-of-autism/)
- [Podcast: The sad realities behind educational services and ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-sad-realities-behind-educational-services-and-asd/)
- [Using experience sampling to evaluate the effects of social skills treatment](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/using-experience-sampling-to-evaluate-the-effects-of-social-skills-treatment/)
- [Combined effects of early behavioral intervention and propranolol on ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/combined-effects-of-early-behavioral-intervention-and-propranolol-on-asd/)
- [Podcast: Moving the needle towards earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/moving-the-needle-towards-earlier-diagnosis-of-autism-spectrum-disorders/)
- [Podcast: Is ADHD part of the spectrum diagnosis of ASD?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/is-adhd-part-of-the-spectrum-diagnosis-of-asd/)
- [Podcast: Managing real life autism situations](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/managing-real-life-autism-situations/)
- [Podcast: Unique strengths in some people with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/unique-strengths-in-some-people-with-asd/)
- [Podcast: Sisters, sisters, there never were such devoted sisters](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sisters-sisters-there-never-were-such-devoted-sisters/)
- [Podcast: Deciphering the US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/deciphering-the-us-preventive-services-task-force-recommendations/)
- [Podcast: Sex differences in autism symptoms, and anxiety and depression too](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sex-differences-in-autism-symptoms-and-anxiety-and-depression-too/)
- [Podcast: A year of autism research in under 30 minutes](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-year-of-autism-research-in-under-30-minutes/)
- [Endocannabinod Enhancement of Sociability in Autism-related Mouse Models](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/endocannabinod-enhancement-of-sociability-in-autism-related-mouse-models/)
- [Markers of Early Speech Development in Children At-Risk for Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/markers-of-early-peech-development-in-children-at-risk-for-autism/)
- [The Impact of Maternal Inflammation During Pregnancy on Placental Tryptophan Metabolism, and the Downstream Consequences on Fetal Brain Development](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-impact-of-maternal-inflammation-during-pregnancy-on-placental-tryptophan-metabolism-and-the-downstream-consequences-on-fetal-brain-development/)
- [Validation of an Instrument to Improve Measurement of Anxiety in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/validation-of-an-instrument-to-improve-measurement-of-anxiety-in-autism/)
- [Characterizing and Manipulating the Social Reward Dysfunction in a Novel Mouse Model for Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/characterizing-and-manipulating-the-social-reward-dysfunction-in-a-novel-mouse-model-for-autism/)
- [Identifying Biomarkers for Early Detection of Prosody Disorders in ASD using Electroglottography](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/identifying-biomarkers-for-early-detection-of-prosody-disorders-in-asd-using-electroglottography/)
- [Social Motivations and Striatal Circuit Development in Children and Adolescents with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/social-motivations-and-striatal-circuit-development-in-children-and-adolescents-with-autism/)
- [Novel Methods to Understand the Brain Connectivity in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/novel-methods-to-understand-the-brain-connectivity-in-autism/)
- [Developing Automated Algorithms to Assess Linguistic Variation in Individuals with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/developing-automated-algorithms-to-assess-linguistic-variation-in-individuals-with-autism/)
- [Studying Williams Syndrome to Better Characterize Early Social Behavior in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/studying-williams-syndrome-to-better-characterize-early-social-behavior-in-asd/)
- [Mapping the Neurobehavioral Phenotype in Phelan McDermid Syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/mapping-the-neurobehavioral-phenotype-in-phelan-mcdermid-syndrome/)
- [The Effects of Oxytocin on Social Reciprocity in Individuals with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-effects-of-oxytocin-on-social-reciprocity-in-individuals-with-asd/)
- [Developing a Sensory Reactivity Composite Score for the New DSM-5](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/developing-a-sensory-reactivity-composite-score-for-the-new-dsm-5/)
- [Cross-Modal Automated Assessment of Behavior During Social Interactions in Children with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/cross-modal-automated-assessment-of-behavior-during-social-interactions-in-children-with-asd/)
- [Molecular Characterization of Autism Gene CHD8 in Shaping the Brain Epigenome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/molecular-characterization-of-autism-gene-chd8-in-shaping-the-brain-epigenome/)
- [Role of Astrocytic Glutamate Transporter GLT1 in Fragile X Syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/role-of-astrocytic-glutamate-transporter-glt1-in-fragile-x-syndrome/)
- [The Role of Shank3 in Neocortex Versus Striatum and the Pathophysiology of Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-role-of-shank3-in-neocortex-versus-striatum-and-the-pathophysiology-of-autism/)
- [Human Clinical Trial of IGF-1 in Children with Idiopathic ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/human-clinical-trial-of-igf-1-in-children-with-idiopathic-asd/)
- [Sex-Specific Gene-Environment Interactions Underlying ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sex-specific-gene-environment-interactions-underlying-asd/)
- [Multi-Site, Randomized, Controlled Implementation Trial of an Evidence-Based, Adult and Peer-Mediated Social Skills Intervention for Elementary School Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/multi-site-randomized-controlled-implementation-trial-of-an-evidence-based-adult-and-peer-mediated-social-skills-intervention-for-elementary-school-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-2/)
- [Partners in Schools: A Program for Parents and Teachers of Children with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/partners-in-schools-a-program-for-parents-and-teachers-of-children-with-autism/)
- [Sex Differences in the Neural Mechanisms of Treatment Response](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sex-differences-in-the-neural-mechanisms-of-treatment-response/)
- [The Role of Serotonin in Social Bonding in Animal Models](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-role-of-serotonin-in-social-bonding-in-animal-models/)
- [Evaluating Epidemiological and Biostatistical Challenges in the EARLI Investigation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/evaluating-epidemiological-and-biostatistical-challenges-in-the-earli-investigation/)
- [Development of Vocal Coordination between Caregivers and Infants at Heightened Biological Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/development-of-vocal-coordination-between-caregivers-and-infants-at-heightened-biological-risk-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/)
- [The Effects of Autism on the Sign Language Development of Deaf Children](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-effects-of-autism-on-the-sign-language-development-of-deaf-children/)
- [Identifying Early Biomarkers for Autism Using EEG Connectivity](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/identifying-early-biomarkers-for-autism-using-eeg-connectivity/)
- [Gender and Cognitive Profile as Predictors of Functional Outcomes in School-Aged Children with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/gender-and-cognitive-profile-as-predictors-of-functional-outcomes-in-school-aged-children-with-asd/)
- [Postural and Vocal Development during the First Year of Life in Infants at Heightened Biological Risk for AS](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/postural-and-vocal-development-during-the-first-year-of-life-in-infants-at-heightened-biological-risk-for-as/)
- [Examining Connectivity Patterns of Brain Networks Participating in Social Cognition in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/examining-connectivity-patterns-of-brain-networks-participating-in-social-cognition-in-asd/)
- [Role of Astrocytic Glutamate Transporter GLT1 in Fragile X](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/role-of-astrocytic-glutamate-transporter-glt1-in-fragile-x/)
- [Using Induced-Pluripotent Stem Cells to Study Phelan McDermid Syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/using-induced-pluripotent-stem-cells-to-study-phelan-mcdermid-syndrome/)
- [Implementing Evidence-Based Social Skills Interventions in Public School Setting](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/implementing-evidence-based-social-skills-interventions-in-public-school-setting/)
- [Identifying Impairments in Synaptic Connectivity in Mouse Models of ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/identifying-impairments-in-synaptic-connectivity-in-mouse-models-of-asd/)
- [Ube3a Requirements for Structural Plasticity of Synapses](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/ube3a-requirements-for-structural-plasticity-of-synapses/)
- [Attentional Distribution and Word Learning in Children with Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/attentional-distribution-and-word-learning-in-children-with-autism/)
- [Enhancing Understanding and Use of Conversational Rules in School-Aged Speakers with Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/enhancing-understanding-and-use-of-conversational-rules-in-school-aged-speakers-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/)
- [Observational and Electrophysiological Assessments of Temperament in Infants at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/observational-and-electrophysiological-assessments-of-temperament-in-infants-at-risk-for-autism-spectrum-disorders/)
- [Defining High and Low Risk Expression of Emotion in Infants at Risk for Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/defining-high-and-low-risk-expression-of-emotion-in-infants-at-risk-for-autism/)
- [A Preclinical Model for Determining the Role of AVPR1A in Autism Spectrum Disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-preclinical-model-for-determining-the-role-of-avpr1a-in-autism-spectrum-disorders/)
- [Investigation of Postnatal Drug Intervention’s Potential in Rescuing the Symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome in Adult Mice](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/investigation-of-postnatal-drug-interventions-potential-in-rescuing-the-symptoms-of-fragile-x-syndrome-in-adult-mice/)
- [Study of How We Look at Faces May Offer Insight Into Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/study-of-how-we-look-at-faces-may-offer-insight-into-autism/) - How we look at other people’s faces is strongly influenced by our genes, scientists have found in new research that may be especially important for understanding autism because it suggests that people are born with neurological differences that affect how they develop socially. Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/12/health/autism-faces-genes-brain-development.html
- [Podcast: Targeting environmental chemicals in neurodevelopmental disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/targeting-environmental-chemicals-in-neurodevelopmental-disorders/) - 2015Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: Those ‘brains in a dish’ are not enough](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/those-brains-in-a-dish-are-not-enough/) - 2015Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: Lessons from the Autism Society meeting](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/lessons-from-the-autism-society-meeting/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: A scary halloween story about the media misrepresenting science](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-scary-halloween-story-about-the-media-misrepresenting-science/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: Old exposures, new diagnoses and more efficient screening for toddlers](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/old-exposures-new-diagnoses-and-more-efficient-screening-for-toddlers/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: Having autism is challenging, but being a minority with autism is extra challenging](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/having-autism-is-challenging-but-being-a-minority-with-autism-is-extra-challenging/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: Early Germline Events in the Heritable Etiology of ASDs](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/early-germline-events-in-the-heritable-etiology-of-asds/) - 2015Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: Moving away from genes OR environment towards genes AND environment](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/moving-away-from-genes-or-environment-towards-genes-and-environment/) - 2015Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: Help for symptoms of anxiety in autism and understanding very early signs of autism in girls](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/help-for-symptoms-of-anxiety-in-autism-and-understanding-very-early-signs-of-autism-in-girls/) - 2015Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: Females with autism and the idea of an ‘extreme male’ brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/females-with-autism-and-the-idea-of-an-extreme-male-brain/) - 2015Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: How early do females with autism show differences?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/how-early-do-females-with-autism-show-differences/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: What came first? Impaired social behaviors or something else that changes social behavior?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-came-first-impaired-social-behaviors-or-something-else-that-changes-social-behavior/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: Autism across the ages](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-across-the-ages/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: Breaking down aggression in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/breaking-down-aggression-in-autism/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: The importance of facial recognition studies to the lives of people with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-importance-of-facial-recognition-studies-to-the-lives-of-people-with-autism/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Podcast: Autism Insurance Mandates - Necessary But Not Sufficient For Services](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-insurance-mandates-necessary-but-not-sufficient-for-services/) - 2015Alycia Halladay
- [Phenotypic Heterogeneity and Early Identification of ASD in the United States](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/phenotypic-heterogeneity-and-early-identification-of-asd-in-the-united-states/) - 2010University of Wisconsin MadisonMatthew MaennerMaureen Durkin
- [Identifying Genetic Modifiers of Rett Syndrome in the Mouse](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/identifying-genetic-modifiers-of-rett-syndrome-in-the-mouse/) - 2011Baylor College of MedicineChristie BuchoveckyMonica Justice
- [Prelinguistic Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Infancy](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/prelinguistic-symptoms-of-autism-spectrum-disorders-in-infancy/) - 2011University of California Santa BarbaraJessica BradshawRobert Koegel
- [Effects of Active Motor & Social Training on Developmental Trajectories in Infants at High Risk for ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/effects-of-active-motor-social-training-on-developmental-trajectories-in-infants-at-high-risk-for-asd/) - 2012Kennedy Krieger InstituteKlaus LibertusRebecca Landa
- [Use of Real Time Video Feedback to Enhance Teacher Training](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/use-of-real-time-video-feedback-to-enhance-teacher-training/) - 2013University of California San DiegoJessica Suhrheinrich
- [GABA and Gamma-band Activity: Biomarker for ASD?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/gaba-and-gamma-band-activity-biomarker-for-asd/) - 2013University of PennsylvaniaRussell PortTimothy Roberts
- [Alteration of Dendrite and Spine Number and Morphology in Human Prefrontal Cortex of Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/alteration-of-dendrite-and-spine-number-and-morphology-in-human-prefrontal-cortex-of-autism/) - 2013University of California DavisEzzat HashemiVeronica Martinez-Cerdeno
- [Understanding Adult Service Needs in the Community Using GIS Technology](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-adult-service-needs-in-the-community-using-gis-technology/) - 2014University of North CarolinaDara Chan
- [Understanding what captures the attention of girls with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-what-captures-the-attention-of-girls-with-asd/) - 2016University of North CarolinaClare Harrop
- [Role of an autism-related cytokine in a genetic model of ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/role-of-an-autism-related-cytokine-in-a-genetic-model-of-asd/) - 2016University of California San DiegoSpencer MooreAlysson Renato Muotri
- [A new treatment for minimally verbal girls with ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-new-treatment-for-minimally-verbal-girls-with-asd/) - 2016Emory UniversityTom CariveauLawrence Scahill
- [Targeting Low Resource Autism Preschoolers to Improve Literacy](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/targeting-low-resource-autism-preschoolers-to-improve-literacy/) - 2019Florida State UniversityVeronica Fleury
- [Interpreting the role of “short tandem repeats” in the genes of people with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/interpreting-the-role-of-short-tandem-repeats-in-the-genes-of-people-with-autism/) - 2019University of California San DiegoIleena MitraMelissa Gymrek
- [Linking genetics to behavior in infant siblings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/linking-genetics-to-behavior-in-infant-siblings/) - 2021Johns Hopkins UniversityHeather Volk
- [Early Links Between Motor Development and Language in ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/early-links-between-motor-development-and-language-in-asd/) - 2021Boston Children's HospitalDaniel Nunez HuarachaCharles Nelson
- [Infant viewing of social scenes is under genetic control and is atypical in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/infant-viewing-of-social-scenes-is-under-genetic-control-and-is-atypical-in-autism/) - Long before infants reach, crawl or walk, they explore the world by looking: they look to learn and to engage, giving preferential attention to social stimuli, including faces, face-like stimuli and biological motion. This capacity-social visual engagement-shapes typical infant development from birth and is pathognomonically impaired in children affected by autism. Here we show that
- [Cross-tissue integration of genetic and epigenetic data offers insight into autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/cross-tissue-integration-of-genetic-and-epigenetic-data-offers-insight-into-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Integration of emerging epigenetic information with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) genetic results may elucidate functional insights not possible via either type of information in isolation. Here we use the genotype and DNA methylation (DNAm) data from cord blood and peripheral blood to identify SNPs associated with DNA methylation (meQTL lists). Additionally, we use publicly available
- [Functional neuroimaging of high-risk 6-month-old infants predicts a diagnosis of autism at 24 months of age](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/functional-neuroimaging-of-high-risk-6-month-old-infants-predicts-a-diagnosis-of-autism-at-24-months-of-age/) - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social deficits and repetitive behaviors that typically emerge by 24 months of age. To develop effective early interventions that can potentially ameliorate the defining deficits of ASD and improve long-term outcomes, early detection is essential. Using prospective neuroimaging of 59 6-month-old infants with a high
- [Fetal and postnatal metal dysregulation in autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/fetal-and-postnatal-metal-dysregulation-in-autism/) - Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the etiologies of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but evidence of specific environmental and susceptibility windows is limited. Here we study monozygotic and dizygotic twins discordant for ASD to test whether fetal and postnatal metal dysregulation increases ASD risk. Using validated tooth-matrix biomarkers, we estimate pre- and post-natal exposure profiles
- [Race influences parent report of concerns about symptoms of autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/race-influences-parent-report-of-concerns-about-symptoms-of-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Racial differences in parent report of concerns about their child's development to healthcare providers may contribute to delayed autism spectrum disorder diagnoses in Black children. We tested the hypotheses that compared to White parents, Black parents of children with autism spectrum disorder would report fewer concerns about autism symptoms and would be more likely to
- [EEG Analytics for Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A data-driven approach](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/eeg-analytics-for-early-detection-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-a-data-driven-approach/) - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex and heterogeneous disorder, diagnosed on the basis of behavioral symptoms during the second year of life or later. Finding scalable biomarkers for early detection is challenging because of the variability in presentation of the disorder and the need for simple measurements that could be implemented routinely during well-baby
- [Transcriptome-wide isoform-level dysregulation in ASD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/transcriptome-wide-isoform-level-dysregulation-in-asd-schizophrenia-and-bipolar-disorder/) - Most genetic risk for psychiatric disease lies in regulatory regions, implicating pathogenic dysregulation of gene expression and splicing. However, comprehensive assessments of transcriptomic organization in diseased brains are limited. In this work, we integrated genotypes and RNA sequencing in brain samples from 1695 individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, as well
- [De novo mutations in regulatory elements in neurodevelopmental disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/de-novo-mutations-in-regulatory-elements-in-neurodevelopmental-disorders/) - The role of de novo mutations in regulatory elements affecting genes associated with developmental disorders, or other genes, has been essentially unexplored. We identified de novo mutations in three classes of putative regulatory elements in almost 8,000 patients with developmental disorders. Here we show that de novo mutations in highly evolutionarily conserved fetal brain-active elements
- [Cluster randomized trial of the classroom SCERTS intervention for elementary students with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/cluster-randomized-trial-of-the-classroom-scerts-intervention-for-elementary-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - OBJECTIVE: This cluster randomized trial (CRT) evaluated the efficacy of the Classroom Social, Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support (SCERTS) Intervention (CSI) compared with usual school-based education with autism training modules (ATM). METHOD: Sixty schools with 197 students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 129 classrooms were randomly assigned to CSI or ATM. Mean student
- [Meta-analysis of parent-mediated interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/meta-analysis-of-parent-mediated-interventions-for-young-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) - A number of studies of parent-mediated interventions in autism spectrum disorder have been published in the last 15 years. We reviewed 19 randomized clinical trials of parent-mediated interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 1 and 6 years and conducted a meta-analysis on their efficacy. Meta-analysis outcomes were autism spectrum disorder symptom severity,
- [Are Children Severely Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder Underrepresented in Treatment Studies? An Analysis of the Literature](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/are-children-severely-affected-by-autism-spectrum-disorder-underrepresented-in-treatment-studies-an-analysis-of-the-literature/) - Despite reports have noted that children severely affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appear to have been understudied. Rigorous analysis of this observation has been limited, and the representation of severity has not been well-described. We assessed three domains of severity (communication ability, cognitive functioning, and adaptive functioning) in 367 treatment studies of children with
- [Effects of State Autism Mandate Age Caps on Health Service Use and Spending Among Adolescents](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/effects-of-state-autism-mandate-age-caps-on-health-service-use-and-spending-among-adolescents/) - OBJECTIVE: Many states with mandates requiring commercial insurers to cover autism spectrum disorder (ASD) health services specify upper age limits above which coverage is no longer mandated. It is unknown what effects these age caps have on health service use and spending among adolescents who have exceeded the age cap. METHOD: Using administrative claims data
- [Vaccination Patterns in Children After Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and in Their Younger Siblings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/vaccination-patterns-in-children-after-autism-spectrum-disorder-diagnosis-and-in-their-younger-siblings/) - OBJECTIVES: To investigate if children after receiving an ASD diagnosis obtain their remaining scheduled vaccines according to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations and to compare the vaccination patterns of younger siblings of children with ASD with the vaccination patterns of younger siblings of children without ASD. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This investigation
- [Autism spectrum disorder symptoms from ages 2 to 19 years: Implications for diagnosing adolescents and young adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-from-ages-2-to-19-years-implications-for-diagnosing-adolescents-and-young-adults/) - This study explored change in social-communicative symptoms in 140 individuals with childhood autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses. Trajectories of caregiver-reported social-communicative symptoms were examined for three groups (verbal, delayed speech, minimally verbal) from ages 2 to 19 years. Groups showed comparable levels of social-communicative impairment at 2 years and significant decreases in overall symptom levels
- [Help for college students with autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/help-for-college-students-with-autism/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Making sense of toxic chemicals and risk of autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/making-sense-of-toxic-chemicals-and-risk-of-autism/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Environmental exposure and autism risk. What’s missing from the picture?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/environmental-exposure-and-autism-risk-whats-missing-from-the-picture/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Regression in autism, down to the neuron](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/regression-in-autism-down-to-the-neuron/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [A short recap of the environmental epigenetics of autism webinar.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-short-recap-of-the-environmental-epigenetics-of-autism-webinar/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [The full environmental epigenetics webinar from March 4th](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-full-environmental-epigenetics-webinar-from-march-4th/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Autism genes that are seen in everyone](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-genes-that-are-seen-in-everyone/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Oxytocin: hitting a small nail with a giant sledgehammer?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/oxytocin-hitting-a-small-nail-with-a-giant-sledgehammer/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [The IACC has some ideas on how to spend money for research, and here they are](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-iacc-has-some-ideas-on-how-to-spend-money-for-research-and-here-they-are/) - 2017Alycia Halladay
- [Pregnant and concerned about autism? Folic acid can help.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/pregnant-and-concerned-about-autism-folic-acid-can-help/) - 2017Alycia Halladay
- [Pre-autism symptoms and the genetics behind them](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/pre-autism-symptoms-and-the-genetics-behind-them/) - 2016Alycia Halladay
- [Your taxpayer dollars at work in the Autism Centers for Excellence Awards](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/your-taxpayer-dollars-at-work-in-the-autism-centers-for-excellence-awards/) - 2017Alycia Halladay
- [Just to be clear: people with Aspergers are not Nazis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/just-to-be-clear-people-with-aspergers-are-not-nazis/) - 2018Alycia Halladay
- [A sampling of science from the International Meeting of Autism Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-sampling-of-science-from-the-international-meeting-of-autism-research/) - 2018Alycia Halladay
- [Supporting the support staff, at least a first step](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/supporting-the-support-staff-at-least-a-first-step/) - 2018Alycia Halladay
- [Clinical trials talk with Tom Frazier from Autism Speaks](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/clinical-trials-talk-with-tom-frazier-from-autism-speaks/) - 2018Alycia Halladay
- [Nobody puts babies in a corner](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/nobody-puts-babies-in-a-corner/) - 2018Alycia Halladay
- [Improving early detection of ASD by listening to parents](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/improving-early-detection-of-asd-by-listening-to-parents/) - 2018Alycia Halladay
- [A conversation with Clare Harrop about autism in boys and girls](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-conversation-with-clare-harrop-about-autism-in-boys-and-girls/) - 2018Alycia Halladay
- [Understanding the hard to research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/understanding-the-hard-to-research/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [A topic for discussion on President’s Day: violence and victimization](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-topic-for-discussion-on-presidents-day-violence-and-victimization/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [The Department of Defense and Autism Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-department-of-defense-and-autism-research/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [Is It Too Good To Be True?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/is-it-too-good-to-be-true/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [Do the rules apply in school?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/do-the-rules-apply-in-school/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere: preparing early interventions for the community](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/if-you-can-make-it-there-you-can-make-it-anywhere-preparing-early-interventions-for-the-community/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [News new families can use, thank you to the BSRC](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/news-new-families-can-use-thank-you-to-the-bsrc/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [Yeah, another study about autistic poop](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/yeah-another-study-about-autistic-poop/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [How do parents choose different interventions?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/how-do-parents-choose-different-interventions/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [Getting kids with autism to eat](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/getting-kids-with-autism-to-eat/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [Infant motor issues and later autism diagnosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/infant-motor-issues-and-later-autism-diagnosis/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [Mirror mirror on the wall, what is the fairest early predictor of adult language ability?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-what-is-the-fairest-early-predictor-of-adult-language-ability/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [DSM5 – where are we now?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/dsm5-where-are-we-now/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [What does and does not change the probability of an autism diagnosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-does-and-does-not-change-the-probability-of-an-autism-diagnosis/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [Keep on Screening for ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/keep-on-screening-for-asd/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [In autism, what does protection mean?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/in-autism-what-does-protection-mean/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [The newest on using genes to predict later diagnosis and those immune blebs in the brain](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-newest-on-using-genes-to-predict-later-diagnosis-and-those-immune-blebs-in-the-brain/) - 2019Alycia Halladay
- [What works and does not work for wandering and sleep](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-works-and-does-not-work-for-wandering-and-sleep/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [Autism treatments are not the same, even in animals](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/autism-treatments-are-not-the-same-even-in-animals/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [A deeper dive into racial disparities in ASD diagnosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/a-deeper-dive-into-racial-disparities-in-asd-diagnosis/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [Potential of therapy cats, training for parents, and help for families of diverse backgrounds](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/potential-of-therapy-cats-training-for-parents-and-help-for-families-of-diverse-backgrounds/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [Telehealth: does it work?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/telehealth-does-it-work/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [Families work hard for treatments](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/families-work-hard-for-treatments/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [The autism brain at 3 months old](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-autism-brain-at-3-months-old/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [Help for those with minimal verbal ability](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/help-for-those-with-minimal-verbal-ability/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [Genes genes all in an order, the ones you have, the greater risk of disorder](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/genes-genes-all-in-an-order-the-ones-you-have-the-greater-risk-of-disorder/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [Environmental factors: the forgotten stepchild of autism spectrum disorders](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/environmental-factors-the-forgotten-stepchild-of-autism-spectrum-disorders/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [What sperm tells scientists about the origins of ASD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-sperm-tells-scientists-about-the-origins-of-asd/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [Age of parents and ASD. It’s complicated.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/age-of-parents-and-asd-its-complicated/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [What the h**l is an induced pluripotent stem cell?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/what-the-hl-is-an-induced-pluripotent-stem-cell/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [Which came first, ASD or sleep problems?](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/which-came-first-asd-or-sleep-problems/) - 2020Alycia Halladay
- [Eye gaze and real-life early detection tools: An interview with researchers from Duke](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/eye-gaze-and-real-life-early-detection-tools-an-interview-with-researchers-from-duke/) - 2021Alycia Halladay
- [ABA studies in ASD are not perfect](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/aba-studies-in-asd-are-not-perfect/) - 2021Alycia Halladay
- [The risk of dementia in older adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/the-risk-of-dementia-in-older-adults/) - 2021Alycia Halladay
- [Talk talk talk…..it may make a difference to your infant](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/talk-talk-talk-it-may-make-a-difference-to-your-infant/) - 2021Alycia Halladay
- [Get some zzzzzz’s](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/get-some-zzzzzzs/) - 2021Alycia Halladay

## Teams

- [Steve Scherer, Ph.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/steve-scherer-ph-d/) - Stephen W. Scherer is chief of research and a senior scientist in genomics at the Hospital for Sick Children and a distinguished professor at the University of Toronto. He directs the Centre for Applied Genomics, a national innovation platform in Canada, as well as the $50M McLaughlin Centre at the University of Toronto. Scherer’s research
- [Dr. Alycia Halladay](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/dr-alycia-halladay/)
- [Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, M.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/lonnie-zwaigenbaum-m-d/) - Lonnie Zwaigenbaum is a professor and the director of autism research in the division of Developmental Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. Zwaigenbaum completed his pediatric training at Queen’s University and his clinical fellowship in developmental pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He completed a research
- [Michael Tranfaglia, M.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/michael-tranfaglia-m-d/)
- [Casey Gold-Casey](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/casey-gold/)
- [Alison Singer](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/alison-singer/)
- [Bryan Harkins](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/bryan-harkins/)
- [Jonah Zimiles](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/jonah-zimiles/)
- [C.J. Volpe](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/c-j-volpe/)
- [Lucy Hatchell](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/lucy-hatchell/)
- [Katie Sime](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/katie-sime/)
- [Adriana Di Martino, M.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/adriana-di-martino-md/) - Dr. Di Martino is Research Director and Founder of the Autism Center at the Child Mind Institute and the Dr. John and Consuela Phelan Scholar; Senior Research Scientist. She has a long-standing research interest in autism spectrum disorder and how to best understand its neurobiology using brain imaging and a range of other clinical and cognitive
- [Brian Boyd, Ph.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/brian-boyd-ph-d/)
- [Katie Madgett](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/katie-madgett/)
- [Dr. Paul A. Offit](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/dr-paul-a-offit/)
- [Emanuel DiCicco-Bloom, M.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/emanuel-dicicco-bloom-m-d/)
- [Guoping Feng, Ph.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/guoping-feng-ph-d/)
- [Shafali Jeste, M.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/shafali-jeste-m-d/)
- [Ami Klin, Ph.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/ami-klin-ph-d/)
- [Eric London, M.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/eric-london-m-d/)
- [Catherine Lord, Ph.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/catherine-lord-ph-d/)
- [David Mandell, Sc.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/david-mandell-sc-d/)
- [Eric Morrow, M.D., Ph.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/eric-morrow-m-d-ph-d/)
- [Stephan Sanders, BMBS, Ph.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/stephan-sanders-bmbs-ph-d/)
- [Celine Saulnier, Ph.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/celine-saulnier-ph-d/)
- [Robert T. Schultz, Ph.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/robert-t-schultz-ph-d/)
- [Matthew State, M.D., Ph.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/matthew-state-m-d-ph-d/)
- [Joseph D. Buxbaum, Ph.D.](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/joseph-d-buxbaum-ph-d/)
- [James C. McPartland, Ph.D](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/james-c-mcpartland-ph-d/)
- [Michael Lewis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/michael-lewis/)

## Events

- [Autism Leadership Luncheon](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/autism-leadership-luncheon/) - Join us on Thursday, June 5th, at the Yale Club of New York City for the annual Autism Leadership Luncheon, recognizing ASF President Alison Singer and her 20 years of exceptional leadership in autism research and advocacy. Tickets are still available but are going fast! ASF Founding Board Member Dr. Paul Offit will deliver the keynote address focused on current events in the autism and vaccine worlds, and the history of the Autism Science Foundation. Even if you can't attend the lunch, you can purchase a journal ad congratulating Alison on her 20-year anniversary. For more information and inquiries about digital ad sales, please contact ksime@autismsciencefoundation.org.
- [12th Annual Day of Learning](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/12th-annual-day-of-learning/) - Since 2014, the Autism Science Foundation has produced the autism community’s most popular science conference designed specifically for families, individuals with autism, autism advocates and young scientific investigators. ASF’s Days of Learning are TED-style science conferences that bring top researchers together with autism stakeholders to share cutting-edge research findings and to discuss the issues that matter most to our families.The 12th Day of Learning will take place in person on April 9, 2025 in New York City at the New York Athletic Club.
- [Bay Street Rides FAR 2024](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/bay-street-rides-far-2024/) - On Saturday, October 5th, a mix of avid cyclists and weekend recreational riders will gather at Sherbourne Common in old Toronto on a fully supported journey through lakeshore bike paths and historic city streets. From our 5 km family walk to a 20 km ride, people of all interest and ability levels have the opportunity to take part.
- [Baltimore Rides FAR 2024](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/baltimore-rides-far-2024/) - On Saturday, October 5, a mix of avid cyclists and weekend recreational riders will gather in the Capitol region for a fully supported journey through some of the most scenic roads in Maryland. From our 5K family ride and walk, to a 30-mile challenge ride, people of all interest and ability levels have the opportunity to take part.
- [Sam's Sibs Stick Together](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/sams-sibs-stick-together-2/) - Mark your calendars! Our next Sam's Sibs Stick Together meeting will be December 13th at 6:30PM eastern. Sam's Sibs Stick Together is a joint initiative of ASF and Els for Autism. Nicole Rosen from UCLA and Susan Brasher from Emory Autism Center will be sharing what they learned from interviews with adult #siblings. They discussed sibling priorities for services and research. Everyone is welcome to attend but please register using the zoom link: https://hubs.li/Q029DrhS0
- [Chicago Rides FAR 2024](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/chicago-rides-far-2024/)
- [Wall Street Rides FAR 2024](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/wall-street-rides-far-2024/) - On Saturday, October 5, hundreds of riders—a mix of avid cyclists and weekend recreational riders—will gather at our flagship, in-person ride at Saxon Woods County Park on a fully supported journey through some of the most scenic roads north of New York City. From our 4-mile family ride to a 62-mile hilly metric century, plus our 5K trail walk, people of all interest and ability levels have the opportunity to take part.
- [Share the Stage 2024](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/share-the-stage/) - Share the Stage is a benefit concert for the Autism Science Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity that funds scientific research to uncover the causes of autism, develop better treatments, and improve the lives of people with autism. The Share the Stage concert offers opportunities for neurodiverse musicians to collaborate with professional musicians from the Philadelphia region to create truly inclusive and inspiring performances!
- [Day of Learning 2024](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/day-of-learning-2024/) - Since 2014, the Autism Science Foundation has produced the autism community’s most popular science conferences designed specifically for families, individuals with autism, autism advocates and young scientific investigators. ASF’s Days of Learning are TED-style science conferences that bring top researchers together with autism stakeholders to share cutting-edge research findings and to discuss the issues that matter most to our families. These events take place in person at the New York Athletic Club in NYC.
- [Q&A for Profound Autism Pilot Grants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/qa-for-profound-autism-pilot-grants/) - A question-and-answer session will be held on August 19th at 12 p.m. ET to review the goals of the Profound Autism Pilot Grant RFA and will include tips on writing a strong application. This Q&A is free, but you must register in advance. Please register here.
- [Paul’s College Basketball Madness 2023](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/pauls-college-basketball-madness-2023/) - My name is Paul Morris. I was diagnosed with autism at age 2 & was nonverbal until age 5. Today, I live alone, work two jobs & am a proud self-advocate. I am a strong supporter of the Autism Science Foundation, & am the co-chair of their annual Wall Street Rides FAR 5K family trail walk. I am also a life-long college basketball fan. This year, in celebration of March Madness, I am raising money for the Autism Science Foundation, & its mission to support autism research. Your donation will help fund important scientific research that can help future generations of individuals with autism-like myself.
- [Cyclegives Ride for ASF](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/cyclegives-ride-for-asf/) - Attention NYC-area supporters! Cyclebar NoMad is hosting a charity ride for ASF and you're invited! Join the ASF team on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. for a fun and challenging ride that aids the work we do to fund innovative autism research that improves lives. Click the link below to begin your registration --
- [10th Annual Day of Learning](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/10th-annual-day-of-learning/) - Save the date! Join us for the autism community's tenth annual TED-style science conference in New York or virtually. TED talks are thoughtful, 15-minute distillations of critical issues. In honor of our 10th anniversary, please join us for celebratory cocktails following the talks. In-person and virtual tickets available. Registration information coming soon.
- [US Autism Association Worldwide Watch Party](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/us-autism-association-worldwide-watch-party/) - US Autism Association Worldwide Watch Party! Proudly sponsored by Exceptional Needs Today magazine. Free 36 hour access to the world's largest autism-focused streaming library with world-renowned experts. Something for everyone: self-advocates, individuals on the autism spectrum, parents, educators, and professionals. REGISTRATION required (it's FREE!). - Hear from World-Renowned Experts - Optional add-on: Gain continuing education / professional development hours
- [Sam's Sibs Stick Together - Webinar](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/sams-sibs-stick-together-webinar/) - On the next Sam’s Sibs Stick Together meeting, we will be talking to sensational sibling Jesse Morris. He will talk about the inspiration for starting Difference Partners, what they do, and how they are helping the community. Join us on September 8th at 3PM eastern. Participation is FREE but you need to register.
- [Q&A for Fellowships](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/qa-for-fellowships/) - A question-and-answer session will be held on September 9th at 12 p.m. ET to review the goals of both the Pre- and PostDoc and the Post-Undergraduate RFAs and will include tips on writing a strong application. This Q&A is free, but you must register in advance. Please register here.
- [Bay Street Rides FAR](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/bay-street-rides-far/) - Since our founding in New York in 2015 as Wall Street Rides FAR, the ride has grown each year. Now, with the launch of Bay Street Rides FAR in Toronto, we’re excited to announce our expansion into Canada! Join us on Saturday, October 1st for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Riders 18+ can opt for the 20km or 10km cycling routes. Families are welcome on the 5km walk, plus family activities at the finish festival. The event will begin and end at the Harbourfront. Paid parking is available across the street and nearby. Bay Street Rides FAR is an amazing family-friendly day of riding through fall foliage to support the innovative, life-changing research being done by ASF-funded scientists.
- [Baltimore Rides FAR](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/baltimore-rides-far/) - Come join us at this year's Baltimore Rides FAR on Saturday, October 1st for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Join us for a 5 mile family-friendly, 14 mile, or 30 mile fully supported bike ride. Or enjoy the day with your whole family with a 5K trail walk. Upon your return to the finish festival site, there’s more family fun! The event starts and ends at the T. Rowe Price campus - 4515 Painters Mill Road, Owings Mills, MD. COVID-19 mitigation protocols will be in place.
- [Sam's Sibs Stick Together: The Benefits of Siblings and Future Research Directions with Nicole Rosen of UCLA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/sams-sibs-stick-together-june-1-webinar-with-nicole-rosen-of-ucla/) - ASF and Els for Autism invite you to join us for our next FREE webinar on June 1 at noon ET when Nicole Rosen of UCLA's PEER Clinic will talk about her study looking at the influence of siblings on lifelong functioning in those with autism. We will also be talking about research priorities. Join us!
- [Rescheduled! Science Learning Series: Understanding Brainwaves in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/rescheduled-science-learning-series-understanding-brainwaves-in-autism/) - On May 25th, join us in welcoming the exceptional Dr. Carol Wilkinson, a researcher/pediatrician from Boston Children's Hospital, who will explain how studying brain activity in infants and toddlers leads to a better understanding and prediction of autism. Dr. Wilkinson will unpack the different types of brainwave patterns in autism, how they are studied and
- [Science Learning Series: The Promise of Remote Interventions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/science-learning-series-the-promise-of-remote-interventions/) - Join us on April 14th to hear from Ty Vernon of UCSB about how parents can be trained to help their children who have autism using Pivotal Response Training. This is an intervention that is based in play and focuses on multiple aspects of child development. Dr. Vernon is piloting an application to help caregivers
- [Science Learning Series: The Critical Importance of Brainwaves in Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/science-learning-series-the-critical-importance-of-brainwaves-in-autism/) - Families hear the term “brain activity” and “brainwave pattern” and don’t understand why this is important to autism. In this session, Dr. Carol Wilkinson, a researcher and pediatrician from Boston Children’s Hospital will explain the different types of brainwave patterns in autism, how they are studied, and how they can be used to better track
- [Dancing Stars of Westchester](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/dancing-with-the-stars-westchester/) - The Dancing Stars of Westchester gala will be a spectacular evening of glamour and style co-hosted by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Hampshire Country Club, Mamaroneck, NY, from 7-11 p.m. It will feature a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, festive music and ... best of all ... an exciting exhibition
- [In A Different Key: Reception & Screening](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/in-a-different-key-reception-screening/) - Join the Autism Science Foundation and Simons Foundation for a private screening of the award-winning documentary "In a Different Key," a true story of love, autism and the fight to belong. A special Q&A with filmmakers Caren Zucker and John Donvan and reception will follow.
- [INSAR 2022](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/insar-2022/) - The INSAR Annual Meeting (formerly IMFAR) is an annual scientific meeting, convened each May, to exchange and disseminate new scientific progress among autism scientists and their trainees from around the world.
- [Sam's Sibs Stick Together: Webinar](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/sams-sibs-stick-together/) - Please join us on Thursday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. ET for the latest "Sam's Sibs Stick Together" webinar series. Walter Suskind, Founder & Executive Director of SibStrong, will discuss how the organization connects and provides support and resources for siblings of people with autism and their families.
- [Wall Street Rides FAR](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/wall-street-rides-far/) - Come join us at this year's Wall Street Rides FAR on Saturday, October 1st for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Back this year is our 5K family trail walk. Enjoy the day with your whole family as you walk through a beautiful nature trail at Saxon Woods Park in White Plains, NY at the peak of fall foliage season. Or join us for a 4 mile family-friendly, 12 mile, 20 mile, 32 mile or 62 mile fully supported bike ride. Upon your return to the finish festival site, there’s more family fun! The kids can play miniature golf, play on the playground and of course enjoy a delicious lunch. COVID-19 mitigation protocols will be in place.
- [Paul’s College Basketball Madness 2022](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/pauls-college-basketball-madness-2022/) - Welcome to Paul's College Basketball Madness! My name is Paul Morris. I was diagnosed with autism at age 2 & was nonverbal until age 5. Today, I live alone, work two jobs & am a proud self-advocate. I am a strong supporter of the Autism Science Foundation, & am the co-chair of their annual Wall Street
- [9th Annual Day of Learning](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/9th-day-of-learning/) - Please join us for our ninth annual TED-style science conference in New York or online. As always, ASF’s Day of Learning will bring together leading researchers and experts in the autism field who will discuss topics that are of critical importance to the autism community. Registration begins in February.
- [7th Annual Wall Street FAR](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/event/7th-annual-wall-street-far/) - Excerpt

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- [NIH](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/nih/)
- [Adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/adults/)
- [puzzle piece](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/puzzle-piece/)
- [parent report](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/parent-report/)
- [University of Alberta](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/university-of-alberta/)
- [burnout](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/burnout/)
- [Kennedy Krieger Institute](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/kennedy-krieger-institute/)
- [support](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/support/)
- [uncertainty](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/uncertainty/)
- [well being](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/well-being/)
- [Biomarkers](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/biomarkers/)
- [broader autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/broader-autism/)
- [motivation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/motivation/)
- [Riverside](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/riverside/)
- [Sensory Issues](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sensory-issues/)
- [social cues](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/social-cues/)
- [University of California](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/university-of-california/)
- [University of North Carolina](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/university-of-north-carolina/)
- [UCLA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/ucla/)
- [Animal Models](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/animal-models/)
- [Jill Silverman](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/jill-silverman/)
- [Shank3](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/shank3/)
- [CDC](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/cdc/)
- [finger length](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/finger-length/)
- [sex differences](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sex-differences/)
- [Testosterone](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/testosterone/)
- [NIMH](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/nimh/)
- [drugs](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/drugs/)
- [social media](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/social-media/)
- [Autism Treatment Network](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/autism-treatment-network/)
- [function](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/function/)
- [Sleep](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sleep/)
- [comorbidity](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/comorbidity/)
- [evaluation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/evaluation/)
- [Matthew Maenner](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/matthew-maenner/)
- [facial dysmorphology](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/facial-dysmorphology/)
- [intellectual disability](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/intellectual-disability/)
- [SETD5](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/setd5/)
- [subtypes](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/subtypes/)
- [UC San Diego](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/uc-san-diego/)
- [asf](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/asf/)
- [communication](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/communication/)
- [regression](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/regression/)
- [Sally Ozonoff](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sally-ozonoff/)
- [Social Skills](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/social-skills/)
- [amygdala](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/amygdala/)
- [brains](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/brains/)
- [open access](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/open-access/)
- [PNAS](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/pnas/)
- [UC Davis MIND Institute](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/uc-davis-mind-institute/)
- [Sag Harbor Express](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sag-harbor-express/)
- [air pollution](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/air-pollution/)
- [Amy Kalkbrenner](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/amy-kalkbrenner/)
- [clean air](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/clean-air/)
- [Environmental Protection Agency](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/environmental-protection-agency/)
- [EPA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/epa/)
- [University of Wisconsin Milwaukee](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee/)
- [Cyndi Schumann](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/cyndi-schumann/)
- [David Amaral](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/david-amaral/)
- [Thomas Avino](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/thomas-avino/)
- [Diagnostic Disparities](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/diagnostic-disparities/)
- [female protective effect](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/female-protective-effect/)
- [NBC New York](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/nbc-new-york/)
- [sex difference](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sex-difference/)
- [Autism Science Foundation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/autism-science-foundation/)
- [summer award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/summer-award/)
- [undergraduate](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/undergraduate/)
- [BASIS](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/basis/)
- [cognitive skills](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/cognitive-skills/)
- [family history](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/family-history/)
- [health](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/health/)
- [Kaiser Permanente](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/kaiser-permanente/)
- [medical conditions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/medical-conditions/)
- [psychiatric conditions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/psychiatric-conditions/)
- [Inside Philanthropy](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/inside-philanthropy/)
- [Day of Learning](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/day-of-learning/)
- [Hans Asperger](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/hans-asperger/)
- [Herwig Czech](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/herwig-czech/)
- [Molecular Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/molecular-autism/)
- [statistics](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/statistics/)
- [Genomics](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/genomics/)
- [Autism Speaks](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/autism-speaks/)
- [clinical trials](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/clinical-trials/)
- [Thomas Frazier](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/thomas-frazier/)
- [Paul Offit](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/paul-offit/)
- [rotavirus](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/rotavirus/)
- [Sabin Gold Medal](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sabin-gold-medal/)
- [Sabin Vaccine Institute](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sabin-vaccine-institute/)
- [adult outcomes](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/adult-outcomes/)
- [Simons Foundation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/simons-foundation/)
- [ASF Grantee](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/asf-grantee/)
- [Donna Werling](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/donna-werling/)
- [Joon Yong An](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/joon-yong-an/)
- [Mutations](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/mutations/)
- [UCSD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/ucsd/)
- [WGS](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/wgs/)
- [William Brandler](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/william-brandler/)
- [conference](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/conference/)
- [International Society for Autism Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/international-society-for-autism-research/)
- [cost-effectiveness](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/cost-effectiveness/)
- [Screening](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/screening/)
- [Sick Kids](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sick-kids/)
- [The Hospital for Sick Children](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/the-hospital-for-sick-children/)
- [University of Toronto](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/university-of-toronto/)
- [GreatNonprofits](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/greatnonprofits/)
- [nonprofit](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/nonprofit/)
- [top-rated](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/top-rated/)
- [diagnostic categories](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/diagnostic-categories/)
- [DSM](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/dsm/)
- [Risk Factors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/risk-factors/)
- [suicide](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/suicide/)
- [DNA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/dna/)
- [IAN](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/ian/)
- [identical twins](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/identical-twins/)
- [Interactive Autism Network](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/interactive-autism-network/)
- [allergies](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/allergies/)
- [baby teeth](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/baby-teeth/)
- [antidepressant](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/antidepressant/)
- [broader autism phenotype](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/broader-autism-phenotype/)
- [dad](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/dad/)
- [father](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/father/)
- [parental stress](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/parental-stress/)
- [paternal](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/paternal/)
- [Brown University](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/brown-university/)
- [cellular stress](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/cellular-stress/)
- [Fragile X](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/fragile-x/)
- [FRAXA Research Foundation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/fraxa-research-foundation/)
- [mitochondria](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/mitochondria/)
- [NeuroBioBank](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/neurobiobank/)
- [Tuberous Sclerosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/tuberous-sclerosis/)
- [Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/tuberous-sclerosis-alliance/)
- [ICF](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/icf/)
- [International Classification of Functioning](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/international-classification-of-functioning/)
- [opportunity](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/opportunity/)
- [strengths](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/strengths/)
- [baby siblings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/baby-siblings/)
- [Baby Siblings Research Consortium](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/baby-siblings-research-consortium/)
- [Baby Sibs](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/baby-sibs/)
- [BSRC](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/bsrc/)
- [collaboration](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/collaboration/)
- [consortium](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/consortium/)
- [early diagnosis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/early-diagnosis/)
- [Scientific Advisory Board](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/scientific-advisory-board/)
- [individual experiences](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/individual-experiences/)
- [self report](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/self-report/)
- [Early Intense Behavioral Intervention](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/early-intense-behavioral-intervention/)
- [EIBI](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/eibi/)
- [review](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/review/)
- [classroom](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/classroom/)
- [students](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/students/)
- [teachers](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/teachers/)
- [outcomes](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/outcomes/)
- [Becca Lory](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/becca-lory/)
- [Different Brains](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/different-brains/)
- [female](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/female/)
- [Katherine Cody](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/katherine-cody/)
- [Spectrumly Speaking](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/spectrumly-speaking/)
- [women](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/women/)
- [best practices](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/best-practices/)
- [Melissa Scott](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/melissa-scott/)
- [Columbia University](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/columbia-university/)
- [DDT](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/ddt/)
- [PCOS](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/pcos/)
- [polycystic ovarian syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome/)
- [Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/reproductive-medicine-associates-of-new-jersey/)
- [University of Cambridge](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/university-of-cambridge/)
- [Smithsonian Magazine](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/smithsonian-magazine/)
- [adolescents](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/adolescents/)
- [development](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/development/)
- [Alex Kolevzon](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/alex-kolevzon/)
- [drug](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/drug/)
- [medication](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/medication/)
- [ABA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/aba/)
- [Emory University](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/emory-university/)
- [Lawrence Scahill](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/lawrence-scahill/)
- [MDMA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/mdma/)
- [neurotoxin](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/neurotoxin/)
- [social anxiety](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/social-anxiety/)
- [depression](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/depression/)
- [mental health](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/mental-health/)
- [OCD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/ocd/)
- [boys](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/boys/)
- [Chapel Hill](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/chapel-hill/)
- [Clare Harrop](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/clare-harrop/)
- [girls](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/girls/)
- [UNC](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/unc/)
- [Alison Singer](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/alison-singer/)
- [Bryan Harkins](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/bryan-harkins/)
- [Wall Street Rides FAR](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/wall-street-rides-far/)
- [advocates](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/advocates/)
- [community](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/community/)
- [database](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/database/)
- [Dup15q Alliance](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/dup15q-alliance/)
- [fragile X syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/fragile-x-syndrome/)
- [FRAXA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/fraxa/)
- [genetic](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/genetic/)
- [Phelan-Mcdermid Syndrome Foundation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/phelan-mcdermid-syndrome-foundation/)
- [PMSF](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/pmsf/)
- [registry](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/registry/)
- [Rett Syndrome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/rett-syndrome/)
- [Rett Syndrome Research Trust](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/rett-syndrome-research-trust/)
- [RSRT](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/rsrt/)
- [SFARI](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sfari/)
- [Simons VIP](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/simons-vip/)
- [TSA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/tsa/)
- [cerebrospinal fluid](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/cerebrospinal-fluid/)
- [Mark Shen](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/mark-shen/)
- [ADHD](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/adhd/)
- [Inna Fishman](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/inna-fishman/)
- [San Diego State University](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/san-diego-state-university/)
- [SDSU](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sdsu/)
- [differences](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/differences/)
- [perspectives](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/perspectives/)
- [Alycia Halladay](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/alycia-halladay/)
- [Scientific American](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/scientific-american/)
- [Denmark](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/denmark/)
- [aggression](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/aggression/)
- [GI issues](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/gi-issues/)
- [microbiome](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/microbiome/)
- [Raphael Bernier](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/raphael-bernier/)
- [Sara Jane Webb](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sara-jane-webb/)
- [University of Washington](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/university-of-washington/)
- [fundraising](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/fundraising/)
- [survey](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/survey/)
- [unmet needs](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/unmet-needs/)
- [Autism News](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/autism-news/)
- [Parents](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/parents/)
- [Repetitive Behavior](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/repetitive-behavior/)
- [Autism Reseach](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/autism-reseach/)
- [cognitive ability](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/cognitive-ability/)
- [gene x environment](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/gene-x-environment/)
- [overlap](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/overlap/)
- [Uncategorized](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/uncategorized/)
- [verbal ability](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/verbal-ability/)
- [bias](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/bias/)
- [cannabidiol](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/cannabidiol/)
- [cannabis](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/cannabis/)
- [complementary and alternative medicines](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/complementary-and-alternative-medicines/)
- [Duke University](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/duke-university/)
- [ethics](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/ethics/)
- [Stem Cell](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/stem-cell/)
- [umbilical cord](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/umbilical-cord/)
- [animal model](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/animal-model/)
- [brainwave](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/brainwave/)
- [gene x environment interactions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/gene-x-environment-interactions/)
- [motor](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/motor/)
- [dolescents](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/dolescents/)
- [victimization](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/victimization/)
- [dults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/dults/)
- [vaccine](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/vaccine/)
- [epidemiology](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/epidemiology/)
- [Education](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/education/)
- [intellectual function](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/intellectual-function/)
- [School-Aged](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/school-aged/)
- [medicine](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/medicine/)
- [transition age](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/transition-age/)
- [AutismBrainNet](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/autismbrainnet/)
- [neurotypical](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/neurotypical/)
- [social behavior](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/social-behavior/)
- [physical activity](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/physical-activity/)
- [LGBTQ](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/lgbtq/)
- [early detection](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/early-detection/)
- [physician recommendation](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/physician-recommendation/)
- [genetically determined autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/genetically-determined-autism/)
- [instance on sameness](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/instance-on-sameness/)
- [Canada](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/canada/)
- [Lonnie Zwaigenbaum](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/lonnie-zwaigenbaum/)
- [Steve Scherer](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/steve-scherer/)
- [board of directors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/board-of-directors/)
- [Schwartzman Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/schwartzman-award/)
- [1:54](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/154/)
- [COVID19](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/covid19/)
- [RFA](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/rfa/)
- [announcements](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/announcements/)
- [Melissa Harkins](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/melissa-harkins/)
- [NYSE](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/nyse/)
- [great nonprofits](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/great-nonprofits/)
- [Emory](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/emory/)
- [pandemic](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/pandemic/)
- [stress](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/stress/)
- [Lancet](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/lancet/)
- [profound autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/profound-autism/)
- [year in review](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/year-in-review/)
- [Science Learning Series](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/science-learning-series/)
- [brainwaves](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/brainwaves/)
- [Sams Sibs Stick Together](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/sams-sibs-stick-together/)
- [Autism Siblings](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/autism-siblings/)
- [autism resesarch](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/autism-resesarch/)
- [Rides FAR](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/rides-far/)
- [autism support](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/autism-support/)
- [autism update](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/autism-update/)
- [autism updates](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/tag/autism-updates/)

## Age Ranges

- [Adolescents](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_age_ranges/adolescents/)
- [Adults](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_age_ranges/adults/)
- [Infants](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_age_ranges/infants/)
- [Children](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_age_ranges/children/)

## Categories

- [Staff](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/team_category/staff/)
- [Scientific Advisory Board](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/team_category/scientific-advisory-board/)
- [Board of Directors](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/team_category/board-of-directors/)

## Formats

- [grant](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_formats/grant/)
- [publication](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_formats/publication/)
- [podcast](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_formats/podcast/)

## Grant Types

- [Undergraduate Summer Research](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_grant_types/undergraduate-summer-research/)
- [BSRC Database Grant](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_grant_types/bsrc-database-grant/)
- [COVID-19 Research Grant](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_grant_types/covid-19-research-grant/)
- [Pivot Grant](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_grant_types/pivot-grant/)
- [Postdoctoral Fellowship](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_grant_types/postdoctoral-fellowship/)
- [Predoctoral Fellowship](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_grant_types/predoctoral-fellowship/)
- [Accelerator Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_grant_types/accelerator-award/)
- [3-Year Early Career Award](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_grant_types/3-year-early-career-award/)
- [Enhancement Mini Grant](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_grant_types/enhancement-mini-grant/)
- [Treatment Grant](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_grant_types/treatment-grant/)
- [Post-Undergraduate Fellowship](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_grant_types/post-undergraduate-fellowship/)
- [Profound Autism Pilot Grant](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_grant_types/profound-autism-pilot-grant/)

## Topics

- [Biology and Biomarkers](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_topics/biology-and-biomarkers/)
- [Covid](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_topics/covid/)
- [Diagnosis and Assessments](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_topics/diagnosis-and-assessments/)
- [Interventions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_topics/interventions/)
- [Other](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_topics/other/)
- [Psychology](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_topics/psychology/)
- [Biology](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_topics/biology/)
- [Treatments and Services](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_topics/treatments-and-services/)
- [Parents](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources_topics/parents/)

## Topics

- [Core ASD Features](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/core-asd-symptoms/)
- [Physical Health](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/physical-health/)
- [Interventions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/intervention/)
- [Personal Experience](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/personal-experience/)
- [Mental Health](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/mental-health/)
- [Language & Speech](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/language-speech/)
- [Diagnosis & Assessment](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/diagnosis-assessment/)
- [Co-occurring Conditions](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/co-occurring-conditions/)
- [Services & Support](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/services-support/)
- [Social Communication](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/social-communication/)
- [Profound Autism](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/profound-autism/)
- [Well-Being/Quality of Life](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/well-being-quality-of-life/)
- [Parent/Caregiver Training](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/parent-caregiver-training/)
- [Underresearched Groups](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/underresearched-groups/)
- [Biological Mechanisms](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/biological-mechanisms/)
- [Sex Differences](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/research_topics/sex-differences/)

## Event Categories

- [Day of Learning](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/calendar/category/day-of-learning/)
- [Science Learning Series](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/calendar/category/science-learning-series/)
- [Sam's Sibs Stick Together](https://autismsciencefoundation.org/calendar/category/sams-sibs-stick-together/)