Autism is characterized by difficulty recognizing and responding appropriately to social and emotional cues, which causes problems with social interactions. Yes, they have unique strengths that can ...

Memory in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is marked by a distinctive profile of strengths and challenges across multiple domains. Individuals with ASD often display intact or superior performance on ...

Poor visual working memory can play an important role in the difficulties experienced by a child with autism, according to our recent research. The aim of this study was to compare the working memory ...

Neuroscientists have discovered a fascinating connection between the retention of early life memories and brain developmental trajectories associated with autism [Wednesday 8 th November 2023]. Most ...

ElliQ is an empathetic care companion designed for older adults aging independently at home. (Image courtesy of Intuition Robotics) A large-scale longitudinal study published in The Gerontologist has ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social ...

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A new study identifies PTCHD1-AS as a key non-coding gene that shapes social and repetitive behaviors in autism without affecting cognition.

Scientists uncover gene tied to autism's hallmark behaviors A global research team led by The Hospital for Sick Children has identified PTCHD1-AS, a long non-coding RNA gene on the X chromosome, as ...

Researchers are investigating whether existing dementia assessment methods may overlook signs of cognitive decline in ...

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The face of autism was once predominantly white. No longer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported last year that the prevalence of autism across all racial and ethnic groups is ...