HeyJaredAutism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report
The Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Podcast is a summary of the latest research in autism spectrum disorders.
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How to capture the real onset patterns of autism (opens the original)
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Autism does not start at one, two or three years. It is a condition with trajectories, where some individuals show signs early, others later. It doesn’t just happen after some mysterious “medical event”, people are born with it. Scientists know this by tracking outcomes of those with a high likelihood of autism all the way from birth to school age. We need more research on why features do not show up the same in each person, and how you can predict not just an autism diagnosis but other co-occur
What is the evidence that autism is genetic? (opens the original)
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This week we talk to Drs. Steve Scherer, Lisa Bradley and Graham Collingridge who recently published research that shows the gene PTCHD1-AS influences social functioning in humans and mice, without influencing intellectual deficits. This is the newest data that shows a single gene can control social communication and not some of the other comorbid features of ASD. They review the data around genetic influences in autism, why the knowledge of the role of genes in autism has exploded in the past d
Mysteries of Motor Abilities in Autism (opens the original)
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This week’s podcast features beloved UCLA child neurologist Dr. Rujuta Wilson who helps families with autism and other neurological conditions, both with and without a known genetic condition. We discuss the overlap of motor disability with autism spectrum disorder, what we know, what we need to know and what research families can participate in to help solve these questions. Dr. Wilson also explains some common terms in motor abilities or disabilities and how recreational activities can enhance
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