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Perinatal testosterone exposure and autistic-like traits in the general population: a longitudinal pregnancy-cohort studyIncreased prenatal testosterone exposure has been hypothesized as a mechanism underlying autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
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To Feel Belonged: The Voices of Children and Youth with Disabilities on the Meaning of WellbeingThe aim of this paper was to describe the meaning of wellbeing for children and youth with disabilities from their perspective.
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Computer algorithm links facial masculinity to autismA new study led by The Kids Research Institute Australia has found a link between masculine facial features and autism.
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Huge hospital burden for kids with intellectual disabilitiesNew research from the Telethon Institute has shown that children with an intellectual disability are up to 10x more likely to be admitted to hospital.
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Brain-behavior links in autism spectrum disorder across the lifespanAndrew Videos Whitehouse Watch and listen to Andrew PhD Deputy Director (Research); Angela Wright Bennett Professor of Autism Research at The Kids
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Co-occurring intellectual disability and autism: Associations with stress, coping, time use, and quality of life in caregiversHaving a child on the autism spectrum (AS) is known to impact caregiver quality of life (QoL), time use, and stress. A co-occurring diagnosis of intellectual disability (ID) is common among children on the autism spectrum, with ID itself impacting caregiver outcomes. This study sought to understand how co-occurring ID in children on the autism spectrum may influence caregiver-related outcomes. Secondary analysis of survey data from caregivers of 278 children on the autism spectrum with (n = 62) and without (n = 216) co-occurring ID was conducted, exploring impacts on caregiver QoL, stress, coping, and time-use.
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Relationship Between Social Motivation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their ParentsImpairment in social motivation (SM) has been suggested as a key mechanism underlying social communication deficits observed in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the factors accounting for variability in SM remain poorly described and understood. The current study aimed to characterize the relationship between parental and proband SM. Data from 2,759 children with ASD and their parents from the Simons Simplex Collection (SSC) project was included in this study.
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Symptom severity in autism spectrum disorder is related to the frequency and severity of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy: a retrospective case-control studyInvestigating whether the presence and severity of nausea and vomiting may be related to symptom severity in offspring with autism spectrum disorder
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A prospective study of fetal head growth, autistic traits and autism spectrum disorderThis large population-based study identified no consistent association across two cohorts between prenatal head growth and postnatal autistic traits