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Research by Topic: prevention
Yeah, another study about autistic poop
Published July 2, 2019 in ASF PodcastThis 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 […]
https://asfpodcast.org/archives/764
Filed under: adaptive behavior, animal model, Autism Research, Autism Science, AutismBrainNet, brain, BSRC, complementary and alternative medicines, Day of Learning, Genetics, micro biome, neurotypical, podcast, prevention, Repetitive Behavior, Screening, social behavior, Toddlers
What does and does not change the probability of an autism diagnosis
Published July 1, 2019 in ASF PodcastOnce 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, […]
https://asfpodcast.org/archives/719
Filed under: Autism Research, Autism Science, gene x environment, gene x environment interactions, podcast, prevention, vaccine
Podcast: Sobering statistics on suicide
Published June 4, 2018Suicidal 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 […]
Filed under: asf, Autism, featured, podcast, prevention, research, Risk Factors, suicide
New research reinforces benefits of folic acid
Published October 30, 2017The 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.
Filed under: featured, folic acid, preemptive, pregnancy, prevention, vitamins