May 29, 2024

Researchers find key differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls

As Professor Christine Wu Nordahls put it, it is clear that there exists a bias towards males in the diagnosis of autism, which could be attributed to the underdiagnosis of females. As you probably already know, autism affects more...

May 25, 2024

Oxford Center Unveils New Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

A group of researchers have recently revealed what they consider to be groundbreaking discoveries in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The team currently located at the state-of-the-art Oxford Center, situated on Whitmore Lake Road in Green Oak Township,...

May 08, 2024

A Look into Autism and Aging-Related Brain Differences

Neuroscientists have always been fascinated by the mysteries of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is a developmental disorder impacting roughly one in 36 children in the U.S. It affects how individuals communicate, learn, and interact socially. While there’s a growing...

May 03, 2024

Eye-Tracking Technology in Autism Diagnosis

For many families with children showing signs of autism, the path to a definitive diagnosis can be long and frustrating. Extended wait times coupled with inconclusive results often exacerbate the anxieties of already concerned parents. However, hope has emerged...

Apr 02, 2024

Analyzing the Autism Prevalence Landscape

Few topics in healthcare are as alarming and complex as autism prevalence figures. Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder impacting communication, social interaction, and behavior, remains a subject of intense research and advocacy. It’s a topic steeped in complexity, with shifting...

Mar 16, 2024

Robotics in Libraries: A Fresh Approach to Teaching Children with Autism

Technology nowadays is so omnipresent that it’s hard to imagine life without it. It streamlines our routines and helps us in ways we never imagined. One of the most heartwarming examples of this can be found in the Santa...

Sep 22, 2021

To unravel autism’s mysteries, one neuroscientist looks at the developing brain

As the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder increases, so too has research on the complex and poorly understood disorder. With powerful genetic tools, advanced brain-imaging methods and large groups of children to study, the field is...

May 20, 2018

Clues to autism’s roots from brain study

If you read magazines frequently or even just keep up with the latest news, there’s a good chance you have heard about autism. Autism in the U.S. right now is a prevalent condition & it affects both children and...