A new study out of Denmark is giving us a clearer picture of how genetics might play a role in autism risk. By looking at cousins, the researchers are trying to tease apart whether certain maternal health issues affect...
Prestigious INSAR Award Recognizes Decades of Groundbreaking Work on Autism Subtypes A respected researcher from UC Davis has been honored with one of the highest awards in autism science for his lifelong contributions to the field. David Amaral, distinguished...
The newly authorized drug, leucovorin, is becoming popular in the autism community, where some families have named it the “small bottle of hope”. While initial accounts and personal testimonials have sparked enthusiasm, medical experts point out that current scientific...
The West Coast Health Alliance has spoken & confirmed that vaccines are safe and they do not cause autism. This message is important because many parents have heard confusing or frightening claims over the years. Some of those claims...
California has passed a new law that could make a real difference in the lives of people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 341, which creates a statewide program to help dental professionals provide...
Autism research has been underway for a few decades. What scientists have learned is that both genetics and environmental factors can play a role. A recent study adds to this understanding by examining whether parents’ exposure to certain workplace...
This year, Trump and RFK Jr. are both talking about autism, just not in ways that feel very helpful. While politics churns out conspiracies and blame, researchers in Japan are doing something quieter—and far more practical. At the University...
A recent study by Dr. Cristian Preciado found that when babies don’t get enough oxygen before they’re born, most commonly due to complications during pregnancy, it leads to a condition called “hypoxia.” Babies who experience this are more likely...
As Autism awareness and research continue to develop, new options are constantly being explored for the treatment and management of this complex disorder. Dr. Frye’s findings on Leucovorin Dr Richard Frye, a pediatric neurologist from Arizona, has conducted multiple...
Professor David Amaral has been researching brain function and behavior for over twenty years since he joined the prestigious UC Davis as part of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in 1995. With a background in neuroscience and...
