Researchers Have Developed a Personalized Care Platform for Autism and Dementia
A new AI-powered platform learns communication styles and behaviors to personalize care for children with autism and adults with dementia.
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A New Study is Investigating the Link Between Neurodivergence and “Anomalous Communication”
The University of Virginia and its Division of Perceptual Science (DOPS) are conducting research that delves deeper into how our brains process information in relation to anomalous experiences.
CRISPR Study Identifies New Neurodevelopmental Disorder by Mapping Hundreds of Genes Related to Brain Development
A genome-wide CRISPR study maps 331 genes essential for early brain development, identifying PEDS1 as a new neurodevelopmental disorder gene.
No, Your Gut Microbiome Doesn’t Contribute to Autism—New Study Dismantles Decades of Misleading Claims
A comprehensive analysis has found no scientific evidence supporting the hypothesis that the gut microbiome causally contributes to autism.
Human Brain Evolution May Explain the High Prevalence of Autism, New Study Finds
New research reveals how human brain evolution may explain autism’s high prevalence, highlighting genetic trade-offs in cognition.
Finding Love on the Spectrum: UCLA Launches New Dating Research Program for Adults with Autism
In a new effort that aims to help autistic adults find love, UCLA Health has launched a new research study called PEERS for Dating.
Debunking Myths: Autism Doesn’t Increase or Protect Against Conspiracy Beliefs, New Research Shows
New research finds that people with autism are no more susceptible to conspiracy beliefs than the general public.
New Research Shows Dungeons & Dragons Can Help People with Autism “Conquer” Social Situations and Find Their “Inner Hero”
A new study found that playing Dungeons and Dragons can have significant social benefits for people with autism.