display Latest news from UC Davis MIND Institute on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/aubyn-stahmer-named-director-of-uc-davis-mind-institute/?sc=rsin /articles/aubyn-stahmer-named-director-of-uc-davis-mind-institute/?sc=rsin Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:05:09 EST Aubyn Stahmer, professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, has been named the new director of the UC Davis MIND Institute. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/researchers-find-key-differences-in-brain-development-between-autistic-boys-and-girls/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-find-key-differences-in-brain-development-between-autistic-boys-and-girls/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 May 2024 20:05:56 EST A new study by UC Davis researchers finds key differences in the development of the cortex between autistic boys and girls ages 2-13. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/study-finds-biomarkers-for-psychiatric-symptoms-in-patients-with-rare-genetic-condition-22q/?sc=rsin /articles/study-finds-biomarkers-for-psychiatric-symptoms-in-patients-with-rare-genetic-condition-22q/?sc=rsin Wed, 01 May 2024 17:05:14 EST A new UC Davis study finds biomarkers that could identify patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome who are more likely to develop schizophrenia. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/can-telehealth-assessments-identify-infants-more-likely-to-be-on-the-autism-spectrum/?sc=rsin /articles/can-telehealth-assessments-identify-infants-more-likely-to-be-on-the-autism-spectrum/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:05:12 EST UC Davis researchers are recruiting infants ages 6-12 months for a new national telehealth study aimed at understanding which developmental delays could indicate autism or other conditions. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/uc-davis-mind-institute-director-calls-for-new-approach-to-equity-in-autism-fragile-x-research/?sc=rsin /articles/uc-davis-mind-institute-director-calls-for-new-approach-to-equity-in-autism-fragile-x-research/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:39 EST UC Davis MIND Institute Director Leonard Abbeduto has co-authored a paper in the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities that calls for a paradigm shift in disability research. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/nih-renews-uc-davis-mind-institute-grant-to-study-fragile-x-associated-syndromes-for-24th-year/?sc=rsin /articles/nih-renews-uc-davis-mind-institute-grant-to-study-fragile-x-associated-syndromes-for-24th-year/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:10:30 EST It's fragile X awareness month, and the NIH has renewed funding for a key study of the neurodegenerative condition fragile X-associated tremor ataxia syndrome (FXTAS). UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/a-new-employment-model-for-people-with-autism-and-intellectual-disabilities/?sc=rsin /articles/a-new-employment-model-for-people-with-autism-and-intellectual-disabilities/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:05:29 EST A UC Davis MIND Institute researcher is testing a new framework aimed at helping more people with autism and intellectual disabilities find success with employment. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/new-study-finds-common-autism-screening-tool-is-effective-but-has-limitations/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-finds-common-autism-screening-tool-is-effective-but-has-limitations/?sc=rsin Fri, 19 May 2023 19:50:20 EST A UC Davis MIND Institute analysis of 13 studies finds that a common autism screening tool is useful, but a clinician's judgment is still needed. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/how-does-wildfire-smoke-affect-pregnancy-and-children/?sc=rsin /articles/how-does-wildfire-smoke-affect-pregnancy-and-children/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:05:35 EST UC Davis researchers have been awarded $1.35 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to study the health impacts of wildfire smoke on pregnant people and children. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/iq-changes-over-time-may-help-track-development-guide-intervention-in-autistic-youth/?sc=rsin /articles/iq-changes-over-time-may-help-track-development-guide-intervention-in-autistic-youth/?sc=rsin Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:10:55 EST A new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers finds that changes in the IQ level of autistic youth may help predict their developmental path as adolescents. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/social-sexual-education-for-individuals-with-neurodevelopmental-disabilities/?sc=rsin /articles/social-sexual-education-for-individuals-with-neurodevelopmental-disabilities/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:05:02 EST People with neurodevelopmental disabilities are often not given the tools to create romantic relationships in a meaningful, safe way. This puts them at risk for sexual abuse. A new educational program, tested in partnership with the UC Davis MIND Institute, may help foster healthy, romantic relationships. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/summer-institute-focused-on-life-after-high-school-for-kids-with-autism-adhd-more/?sc=rsin /articles/summer-institute-focused-on-life-after-high-school-for-kids-with-autism-adhd-more/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:05:34 EST The UC Davis MIND Institute's annual Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities is focused on strategies to support individuals with ADHD, Down syndrome, autism and more as they prepare for life after high school. The free, virtual event will take place Aug. 3 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. and is open to all. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/new-insights-into-fxtas-could-inform-future-research-and-clinical-trials/?sc=rsin /articles/new-insights-into-fxtas-could-inform-future-research-and-clinical-trials/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:05:07 EST Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a progressive genetic condition that causes movement challenges and cognitive decline. UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have shown, for the first time, how FXTAS can manifest in its earliest stages. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/4-million-research-program-seeks-therapy-for-rare-genetic-condition-adnp-syndrome/?sc=rsin /articles/4-million-research-program-seeks-therapy-for-rare-genetic-condition-adnp-syndrome/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:35:47 EST The UC Davis MIND Institute is launching a $4 million research program aimed at finding transformative therapies for ADNP syndrome, a rare genetic condition. A group of interdisciplinary researchers will evaluate multiple gene therapies for possible use. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/uc-davis-mind-institute-program-trains-future-leaders-in-care-of-autism-adhd-fragile-x-and-more/?sc=rsin /articles/uc-davis-mind-institute-program-trains-future-leaders-in-care-of-autism-adhd-fragile-x-and-more/?sc=rsin Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:40:27 EST The UC Davis MIND Institute's Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program is recruiting. Self-advocates, family members, researchers and clinicians who are passionate about improving the lives of people with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities are invited to apply. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/new-partnerships-will-engage-community-in-developmental-disability-research/?sc=rsin /articles/new-partnerships-will-engage-community-in-developmental-disability-research/?sc=rsin Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:20:31 EST The UC Davis MIND Institute has received funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to create community partnerships to increase equity in research. The goal is to create a network that includes individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from diverse communities. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/placenta-may-hold-clues-for-early-autism-diagnosis-and-intervention/?sc=rsin /articles/placenta-may-hold-clues-for-early-autism-diagnosis-and-intervention/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Feb 2022 20:05:04 EST Researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute have identified a gene linked to fetal brain development and autism. Their work shows that the gene is influenced by the mother's early prenatal vitamins use and placental oxygen levels. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/amygdala-changes-in-autistic-individuals-linked-to-anxiety/?sc=rsin /articles/amygdala-changes-in-autistic-individuals-linked-to-anxiety/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:30:07 EST A long-term study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers finds significant changes in brain development linked to anxiety in autistic children. The study, which included brain scans and interviews, also provides new evidence that supports forms of anxiety specific to autism. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/mind-institute-program-gives-undergraduates-research-experience-in-autism-mental-health/?sc=rsin /articles/mind-institute-program-gives-undergraduates-research-experience-in-autism-mental-health/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:55:59 EST The MIND Institute's RISE-UP program is recruiting undergraduate students for its summer program. The unique opportunity is focused on students interested in serving historically underserved communities. They'll learn more about research, clinical care, community support, neurodevelopmental disabilities and social justice. UC Davis MIND Institute /articles/home-based-research-format-may-expand-access-to-autism-treatment-studies/?sc=rsin /articles/home-based-research-format-may-expand-access-to-autism-treatment-studies/?sc=rsin Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:55:04 EST A new UC Davis MIND Institute study suggests that parent-led language testing delivered via telehealth is effective for children with autism. The format was tested in both English and Spanish-speaking families and may provide a new way to measure the efficacy of treatments. UC Davis MIND Institute