Bipartisan Bill to Expand Training for Family Caregivers of Those With Autism
Congress
Bipartisan Bill to Expand Training for Family Caregivers of Those With Autism
2023-06-13 20:09:33
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill reintroduced in both the House and Senate would expand access to caregiver skills training for family members who care for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. The measure was introduced last month... Read More

New Autism Genes Discovered
Health
New Autism Genes Discovered
2022-10-05 19:08:01
by Dan McCue

IOWA CITY, Iowa – A multi-institutional research team, using genetic data from nearly 43,000 autistic individuals and their families, has identified 60 autism spectrum-associated genes with exome-wide significance, including five new genes not previously implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders.   The results... Read More

Drug Developer Begins Trial of Autism Treatment
Research
Drug Developer Begins Trial of Autism Treatment
2022-02-02 17:29:14
by Alexa Hornbeck

WASHINGTON — Yamo Pharmaceuticals recently enrolled its first patient in a phase 2 clinical trial that may result in medicines able to treat the core behaviors of autism spectrum disorder. “There are 20 million or more people with autism around... Read More

Diagnostic Aid Offers New Approach to Detecting Early Autism
Health
Diagnostic Aid Offers New Approach to Detecting Early Autism
2021-06-11 14:44:21
by Alexa Hornbeck

The FDA has authorized the first aid for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in children 18 months through 5 years of age called Canvas Dx. It was developed by Cognoa, a behavioral health company.  “Currently, pediatricians refer most children with suspected... Read More

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