AUTISM

This study tested whether injecting a child's own bone marrow stem cells into the spinal fluid could improve social skills and behavior in children with autism. Thirty children aged 5 to 15 received the treatment and were monitored for six months. Researchers used standard autism…

This study tested a new device called the EarliPoint System to see if it could help diagnose autism in children aged 2.5 to 7 years old. Researchers used the device to measure how children naturally watch short videos of social interactions, tracking their eye movements. They com…

This study tested if a special type of MRI scan could help doctors diagnose autism in children. Researchers scanned the brains of 115 children, including those with autism, to see if they could find a reliable pattern of blood flow linked to the condition. The goal was to find a …

This study tested whether a simple, non-invasive eye-tracking test could help doctors diagnose autism in young children in Kenya. Researchers used a special camera to measure where and how children look at things during a brief 15-minute session. They compared these eye-tracking …

This study tested two different swimming lesson approaches for autistic children to see which better teaches water safety skills. Researchers compared a specialized program designed for sensory needs against standard swim lessons. The goal was to find the most effective way to he…

This study tested a new virtual training program called FLAPS, designed to teach organization members how to better support suicide prevention for autistic people. Fifty-one participants from organizations that work with autistic people completed four online educational sessions.…

This study tested whether the medication atomoxetine (Strattera®) could safely reduce symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in children and teenagers with autism. Sixty participants with autism and significant ADHD-like symptoms were randomly assigned to receive…

This study tested an 8-week mindfulness program for teenagers with autism and their parents. The goal was to see if learning mindfulness skills could help reduce anxiety, depression, and stress for the teens and improve their parents' well-being. Teens and parents attended weekly…

This study tested whether a specific type of massage therapy, called Qigong Sensory Training (QST), could help children with autism better manage their senses and improve their behavior. For 8 weeks, children received short massage sessions twice a day. Researchers measured chang…

This study tested whether participating in arts programs like dance, cinema, or theater could improve mental wellbeing and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. 382 participants aged 10-99 with various mental health conditions were randomly assigned to either start arts acti…

This study tested whether a nasal spray containing the hormone vasopressin could help improve social skills and communication in children with autism. Researchers enrolled 157 children and teenagers, giving them either the spray or a placebo to compare effects. The main goal was …

This study tested two different types of exercise to see which one better improves heart health, fitness, and breathing in children with autism. Researchers worked with 32 autistic children, dividing them into two groups. One group did a circuit of cardio exercises, while the oth…

This study tested different school training programs to see which ones best help children with autism build social connections. Researchers worked with 60 children in kindergarten through 5th grade, trying four different approaches over six weeks. The goal was to find practical w…

This study looked at whether a 10-month judo training program could improve physical fitness and psychological well-being in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Ninety participants, aged 7-14 with and without ASD, trained together in integrated groups tw…

This study tested whether a safe, non-invasive light therapy device could help children and teens with ADHD who also have significant autism-related social difficulties. Participants used the device at home for 8 weeks while their progress was monitored through video check-ins. T…

This study tested whether having a therapy dog present during dental appointments could help reduce anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder. Researchers worked with 50 children aged 6-17 who had autism and high dental anxiety. They measured whether two sessions with a t…

This study used special brain scans (PET imaging) to look at a brain chemical called glutamate in adults with autism and Fragile-X Syndrome, comparing them to healthy volunteers. The goal was to better understand the biology of these conditions, not to test a treatment. It involv…

This research compared how children with autism and typically developing children perform physical tasks like standing and walking while also doing thinking tasks. The study involved 90 children aged 5-16 to understand how cognitive demands affect movement in both groups. Researc…

This study tested a new training program designed to help autistic adults learn to use rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft. The goal was to see if the training was helpful and acceptable, and if it could increase safe, independent travel for community activities, work, or socializin…

This study aimed to understand if there are differences in the gut bacteria of children with autism compared to their neurotypical brothers and sisters. Researchers collected stool samples from 20 children aged 3-10, comparing those with autism to their siblings to control for sh…

This study tested a device that tracks where children look while watching videos to see if it can measure changes in their verbal, learning, and social skills over time. It involved 325 children, aged 15 months to 7 years, who have autism or are typically developing. The goal was…

This study aimed to understand how posture, hand function, and sensory processing relate to eating behaviors in children with autism. Researchers compared 40 children with autism to 40 healthy children, measuring their balance, head posture, hand skills, and sensory responses. Th…