Autism

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The purpose of the study is to build robots that are smarter for improved human-robot interaction and enhance children's learning experience.

Researchers develop robot for autistic children to learn.

These socially assistive robots were placed in the home of 17 autistic children for one month.

29 Feb 2020 8:49 AM

The study was published in the journal Psychiatric Services. (Photo: ANI)

Insufficient supply of certified applied behaviour analysis for ASD

Studies reveal that children with autism lack applied behaviour analysis therapists for treatment.

15 Dec 2019 5:38 PM

Insufficient supply of certified applied behaviour analysis

Study finds shortage of therapists to treat children with autism.

12 Dec 2019 4:33 PM

Peer-to-peer learning strategies are often used in classrooms, but without structuring this learning activity many individuals with ASD will have difficulty remaining on task. (Photo: ANI)

Children with Autism spectrum disorder largely excluded from social interactions

Children with ASD unlikely to indulge in conversations with peers.

14 Nov 2019 10:46 AM

It has not been clear whether asymmetry of the brain's anatomy is affected in autism, because different studies have reported different findings. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Did you know that autistic people have symmetrical brain hemisphere

Studies reveal that autistic people have symmetrical brain hemispheres.

01 Nov 2019 10:07 AM

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 10 infants is born preterm, before 37 weeks gestation; and 1 in 59 children has autism spectrum disorder. (Photo: ANI)

Decrease in placental steroid can elevate risk of autism spectrum disorder

Risk of autism spectrum disorder linked to decrease in placental steroid.

22 Oct 2019 9:36 AM

77.5 per cent who had extremely delayed motor skills continued to have language disabilities in later childhood or young adulthood. (Photo: ANI)

Poor motor skills can indicate autism in kids

Poor motor skills might predict if autistic child is at language disability risk.

12 Sep 2019 9:03 AM

Genetics is well established as another, and these hormones likely interact with genetic factors to affect the developing foetal brain. (Photo: ANI)

Estrogens hormones in pregnant women increases autism risk

Increased estrogens levels in womb may increase autism risk.

30 Jul 2019 10:10 AM

Authorities said Elmezayen transferred most of the money to Egypt and about USD 80,000 was seized from his US account. (Photo: Representative Image/File)

US man charged with drowning autistic sons

Elmezayen, who was arrested in November, is being held without bail, and faces federal insurance fraud charges in connection with the crash.

18 Jul 2019 2:37 PM

Excessive amounts of the acid also shorten and damage pathways that neurons use to communicate with the rest of the body. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Processed food: Key reason for rise in autism

Researchers draw link between processed foods and rise in autism.

21 Jun 2019 9:47 AM

High-risk infants were less likely to turn their heads in response to spoken language than other developing infants. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Low receptivity to sounds maybe a sign of autism in babies

Infants less receptive to different sounds might be at risk of developing autism.

25 May 2019 7:30 PM

Children with autism struggle to form relationships and may have obsessive and repetitive behaviours.

Chasing the blues

On World Autism Awareness Day, the iconic city buildings are lighting up in blue to create awareness about the neuro-development disorder.

02 Apr 2019 6:20 AM

The virtual habilitation platform, TCS VHAB, will be launched at ZEP Rehabilitation Centre, Pune.

Barclays, TCS team up to help children with locomotor disabilities

VHAB solution is essentially a digital assistive platform that improves physiotherapy regimen for children with locomotor disabilities.

25 Mar 2019 12:26 PM

One study analysed found a three-point drop in IQ for five-year-old children whose mothers had taken paracetamol for pain relief without fever. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pregnant women who take paracetamol could lower child's IQ, raise risk of autism

Findings conclude that balance of hormones in the uterus are altered by taking paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen (APAP).

19 Nov 2018 7:09 PM

Data collected from the MRI scans suggest that improved communications skills in children who underwent the music intervention could be a result of increased connectivity between auditory and motor regions of the brain.

Music may improve social communication in autistic children

Link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and music dates back to the first description of autism, more than 70 years ago.

08 Nov 2018 9:33 AM

The researchers found that when the desired object is put out of reach of the toddler, toddlers with ASD displayed elevated levels of intensity of anger and frustration. (Photo: Pixabay)

Toddlers with ASD face emotional vulnerabilities, says study

According to studies, toddlers with ASD display enhanced anger and frustration and decreased fear in response to naturalistic situations.

08 Nov 2018 8:40 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Autistic children more likely to become obese: Study

Researchers suggest monitoring these children for excess weight gain at an early age.

19 Oct 2018 11:01 AM

The beneficial effects seen from the Ketogenic Diet are potentially due to the inhibition of a nutrient sensor called mTOR. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ketogenic diet may prevent cognitive decline: Study

Ketogenic Diet has previously shown positive effects for patients with neurological disorders, like epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, autism.

15 Oct 2018 8:12 AM

An insight into autism and other brain disorders

The cerebellum as a potentially fruitful research subject for understanding these conditions.

24 Sep 2018 10:01 AM

Research sheds light on detecting autism risk in pregnant mothers

Here is what a new study has found.

23 Sep 2018 9:41 AM

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Aakar Patel