New autism research projects represent a broad range of approaches to achieving a shared goal
At a symposium of the Simons Center for the Social Brain, six speakers described a diversity of recently launched studies aimed at improving understanding of the autistic brain.
David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory •
mit
Dec. 18, 2024 • ~8 min
Dec. 18, 2024 • ~8 min
Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child’s risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear
Imbalances in different species of bacteria in a baby’s gut may provide insights into their neurodevelopment.
Johnny Ludvigsson, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University
• conversation
Oct. 2, 2024 • ~12 min
Oct. 2, 2024 • ~12 min
Gus Walz’s unbridled emotion on the DNC stage opens the door to more understanding of neurodiversity
The best way to learn about neurodivergence is by listening to neurodivergent people themselves.
Sneha Kohli Mathur, Faculty Member of Psychology, University of Southern California •
conversation
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~9 min
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~9 min
Simon Baron-Cohen wins MRC Millennium Medal for transformative research into autism and neurodiversity
The UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC) in the UK will today present the MRC Millennium Medal 2023 to Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen, in recognition of his
Cambridge University News •
cambridge
June 20, 2024 • ~5 min
June 20, 2024 • ~5 min
Understanding why autism symptoms sometimes improve amid fever
With support from The Marcus Foundation, an MIT neuroscientist and a Harvard Medical School immunologist will study the “fever effect” in an effort to devise therapies that mimic its beneficial effects.
David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory •
mit
May 23, 2024 • ~7 min
May 23, 2024 • ~7 min
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