Research Hearing Test May Identify Autism Risk By Mark Michaud Jul. 25, 2016 Researchers have identified an inner ear deficiency in children with Autism that may impact their ability to recognize speech. The findings, which were published in the journal Autism Research, could ...
Mother, Son Work Together to Manage Autism By URMC Communications May. 17, 2016 Daniel was 2 when he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. His speech, which had begun promisingly, waned. He began repeating certain behaviors – spinning in place or twirling things in front ...
Research The Brain’s Gardeners: Immune Cells ‘Prune’ Connections Between Neurons By Mark Michaud Mar. 7, 2016 A new study out today in the journal Nature Communications shows that cells normally associated with protecting the brain from infection and injury also play an important role in rewiring the ...
Research Study Sheds Light on Health Needs of Adults with Autism By Lori Barrette Nov. 5, 2015 While the spotlight of autism research generally shines on children, research at the University of Rochester Medical Center shows that adults with autism spectrum disorder are more likely to suffer ...
Research GFCF Diets Found to be Ineffective for Children with Autism By URMC Communications Sep. 14, 2015 Gluten-free, casein-free diets have become popular complementary treatments for children with autism spectrum disorder, but a rigorous study at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) found ...
Patients help break ground on new autism clinic and imaging center By URMC Communications Aug. 18, 2015 Several patients treated at Golisano Children's Hospital's Kirch Developmental Services Center helped UR Medicine leaders break ground yesterday where the new $28 million William and Mildred Levine ...
A model program for autism-related feeding disorders By URMC Communications Jun. 25, 2015 Many children - and adults - affected by autism also struggle with food aversions and other feeding challenges.
Research Seeking new treatments for Fragile X syndrome By URMC Communications Jun. 8, 2015 Fragile X is the most common known cause of inherited intellectual disability and autism. There is no cure, but scientists at the School of Medicine and Dentistry are joining the search for new and ...
Study shows that parent training leads to dramatic gains for children with autism By URMC Communications Apr. 24, 2015 Tantrums, aggression, self-injury and other serious behavior problems are common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In the largest-ever clinical trial for autism, a multi-site study ...
Research Parent Training Leads to Dramatic Gains for Children with Autism By URMC Communications Apr. 21, 2015 In the largest-ever clinical trial for autism, a multi-site study that included researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center showed that a parent training program can help reduce these ...
