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Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health contributed to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report examining autism among children who turned 4 and 8 years old in 2022. The CDC report, which includes data from 16 study sites across the U.S. including Maryland, found an overall prevalence of autism of 1 in 31 (3.2%) among 8-year-olds in 2022.

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How do we learn new things? Neurobiologists using cutting-edge visualization techniques have revealed how changes across our synapses and neurons unfold. The findings depict how information is processed in our brain鈥檚 circuitry, offering insights for neurological disorders and brain-like AI systems.

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Researchers have completed a comprehensive natural history study of SCN8A-related disorders, which represent a spectrum of neurological symptoms. The study, using retrospective clinical information analyzed through novel data analysis methods, revealed a range of seizure types and neurodevelopmental features, and identifies potential targets for future clinical trials.

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Lauren Schiff, MD, a gynecologic surgeon at the UNC School of Medicine, and Ashley Hester, PhD, a psychologist at the UNC TEACCH Autism Program, outline simple ways physicians can improve quality of care for autistic patients 鈥� and how these methods can help everyone who comes into the office.

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Changes in brain connectivity before and after puberty may explain why some children with a rare genetic disorder have higher risk of developing autism or schizophrenia, according to a UCLA Health study.

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AMES, Iowa - Imagine a world where students with learning disabilities could better understand and process what is being taught in their classroom. Thanks to an innovative idea conceptualized by Iowa State University professor and mom Karri Haen Whitmer, that world is becoming closer to reality.

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Research in mice shows that inflammatory molecules influence mood and behavior by acting on specific brain regions. The findings help explain why some people experience lasting mood changes after infections or autoimmune disease flare-ups. The research could lead to new therapies for anxiety disorders and autism spectrum disorders

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World-first research from the University of South Australia sho...

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The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month, another opportunity to shine a light on the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Valuable medical and clinical research over the years has uncovered important facts about ASD, as one in 36 children are being diagnosed worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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In a study that used large language models to analyze healthcare records of Quebec francophone children, scientists argue that current criteria for diagnosing autism are in need of revision.

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A surprising mix of inherited and de novo mutations in 60 genes contribute to 10 percent of CHD cases. Many of these same mutations also contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders including autism.鈥�

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West Virginia University neuroscientists have discovered a way to control how much zinc is released to specific locations in the brain. The essential mineral plays a major role in the organ鈥檚 function, including improving memory and lessening symptoms of some neurological disorders, but getting the right amount to the right place is key.

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A March 13 packed house in the University of Nebraska鈥揕incoln's Hardin Hall auditorium celebrated the achievements and humanity of groundbreaking animal scientist Temple Grandin with a screening

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The prevalence of chronic conditions has risen to unprecedented levels over the past twenty years, with nearly 1-in-3, or about 25 million, young people ages 5 to 25 estimated to now be living with pediatric onset conditions that significantly affect their lives.

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A groundbreaking study has shed light on the lived experiences of families raising children with Noonan Syndrome (NS), a rare genetic condition that can impact health, development, and daily life.