Autism test that uses a single strand of hair is approved in US

Scientists have announced a new diagnostic test for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is considered a pioneering achievement. This test, called Clearstrand-ASD, developed by LinusBio and based in New Jersey, can detect the presence of this disorder in children aged one to 36 months,...

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How brain research is changing autism science

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 psychology, Prof. Amaral has taken...

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Robots in Autism Therapy Come with Dicey Risk-Reward Prospects

According to reports, the rapid pace of technological advancements, coupled with the rising prevalence of autism diagnosis in the United States and inherent difficulties within the autism therapy sector, highlights the pressing need for innovative tools such as robots. However, it is unlikely that...

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