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 Consortium
PubMed ID: 39011552 

    #2 Many autism-related genes work through a druggable pathway called mTOR.
    Dysregulation of mTOR signaling mediates common neurite and migration defects in both idiopathic and 16p11.2 deletion autism neural precursor cells 
    PubMed ID: 38525876 

      #3 One of the most effective methods for improving  social communication and peer interactions in children is adapted for adults. 
      Adapting the PEERS® for Young Adults Program for Autistic Adults across the Lifespan
      PubMed ID: 39201145 

      #4 A new intervention improves mental health in adolescents and young adults with ASD.  
      Results from a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Single-Session Growth-Mindset Intervention for Internalizing Symptoms in Autistic Youth
      PubMed ID: 38833031 .

      #5 A new online version of a tool to measure cognitive ability is a promising alternative to in-person assessments for children and adolescents with ASD.
      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
      PubMed ID: 38536637 

      #6 The impact of gastrointestinal issues on behavioral challenges and quality of life in those with profound autism is shared directly with GI doctors. 
      Conference proceedings: Inaugural meeting of the consortium for autism, genetic neurodevelopmental disorders, and digestive diseases
      PubMed ID: 39257288 

      #7 A short screening tool can identify profound autism in adults.
      Toward a functional classification for autism in adulthood
      PubMed ID: 39031157 

      #8 Families of people with profound autism describe specific and unique challenges across their lifespan.
      Profound Autism: An Imperative Diagnosis 
      PubMed ID: 38423722 

      #9 Teachers may overlook autistic school- age females
      Sex Differences and Parent–Teacher Discrepancies in Reports of Autism Traits: Evidence for Camouflaging in a School Setting
      PubMed ID: 39060706 

      #10 Conducting studies in schools reduces racial/ethnic disparities in research.
      Examining race, ethnicity, sex, and gender among autistic youth and their educators who participated in school-based research
      PubMed ID: 39056323