
Decoding the Overlap between Autism and ADHD
The two conditions often coincide, but the search for common biological roots turns up conflicting evidence
The two conditions often coincide, but the search for common biological roots turns up conflicting evidence
Gene expression patterns in the brains of people with these conditions, new research finds
New data suggest the rate hovers between two and three percent
Cultural barriers lead clinicians to misdiagnose or miss kids with the condition
Software lets scientists explore the brain in 3-D and perform “virtual dissections”
Poor-quality sleep may heighten behaviors including hyperactivity, compulsions and aggressiveness
Unusual gait, clumsiness and other motor difficulties are not just limited to kids with the disorder
Anxiety can assume unusual forms—turning uncertainty, or even a striped couch, into a constant worry
Known as “Monkey Island,” Cayo Santiago is considered a research treasure
Aging fathers transmit more, but new findings shed light on mothers’ contributions
New way to catalogue the brain's cellular diversity may aid autism researchers
Studies of infants at risk for the disorder could someday yield a test for it
The findings hint at treatments that could restore the balance of brain activity
Comparing the social features of the two conditions could lead to better treatments and a deeper understanding of each
Study suggests a biomarker for treatment with the “love hormone”
Researchers scour datasets for clues to autism—needles in a genetic haystack of 20,000 people
Babies develop a preference for face-like light patterns even before birth
Kids battling physical awkwardness may miss crucial opportunities to learn about interaction
Researchers are now tracking eye-gaze movements during interactions
Kids of men with IQs of 111 or higher were one third more likely to develop the disorder, but the increased risk was "very slight”
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