Jyoti Madhusoodanan is a freelance science writer based in Portland, Oregon.
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Confusion at the crossroads of autism and hearing loss
Hearing difficulties and autism often overlap, exacerbating autism traits and complicating diagnoses.
Confusion at the crossroads of autism and hearing loss
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Jyoti Madhusoodanan
12 August 2020 | 15 min read
Mutations in cancer gene tied to unique autism traits
Autistic people who carry mutations in a gene called PTEN have distinct behavioral and motor problems.
Mutations in cancer gene tied to unique autism traits
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Jyoti Madhusoodanan
14 November 2019 | 4 min read
Analysis finds little evidence to support dietary interventions for autism
Special diets that eliminate certain foods or contain added supplements have minimal impact on autism traits, according to a review of 27 clinical trials.
Analysis finds little evidence to support dietary interventions for autism
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Jyoti Madhusoodanan
28 October 2019 | 3 min read
Studies of autism treatments lack standard yardsticks
Clinical trials of autism treatments rarely use a consistent set of tools to measure efficacy, making it tough to compare the treatments.
Studies of autism treatments lack standard yardsticks
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Jyoti Madhusoodanan
21 August 2019 | 3 min read
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