Abigail Fagan
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New measure yields rapid diagnosis in adults with autism
An abbreviated tool enables clinicians to quickly assess adults for signs of autism.
New measure yields rapid diagnosis in adults with autism
New York program transports children with autism to their passion
In a New York City after-school program, children with autism build social skills through a shared interest in trains.
New York program transports children with autism to their passion
Tool taps personal interests to understand self-control
A novel take on a widely used test could help clinicians assess impulsivity in people with autism.
Tool taps personal interests to understand self-control
Anxiety may heighten social communication challenges in autism
Anxiety may exacerbate social communication problems in children with autism — and not the other way around.
Anxiety may heighten social communication challenges in autism
Marijuana compound curbs seizures by pushing ‘brakes’ in brain
A compound derived from marijuana may treat a severe form of epilepsy by dampening brain activity.
Marijuana compound curbs seizures by pushing ‘brakes’ in brain
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Federal advisory panel extends comment period, and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 27 July.
Federal advisory panel extends comment period, and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 27 July.
Oregon primate research center to downsize monkey colony, pivot to non-animal models
The center’s host university had been negotiating with the federal government about converting the center into an animal sanctuary. A new plan, approved today, preserves some of the center’s nonhuman primate studies.
Oregon primate research center to downsize monkey colony, pivot to non-animal models
The center’s host university had been negotiating with the federal government about converting the center into an animal sanctuary. A new plan, approved today, preserves some of the center’s nonhuman primate studies.