AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

This study tested a combination therapy—including antibiotics, a bowel cleanse, stomach acid suppressants, and beneficial bacteria from human feces—to treat gastrointestinal problems in 18 children with autism. The goal was to see if the treatment could reduce gut symptoms like p…

This study tested a swimming and water safety program designed for children with autism spectrum disorder. The program uses individualized teaching methods and sensory modifications to help kids learn to swim and stay safe around water. Over 350 children with autism took part, an…

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS in 20 young adults with autism. The goal was to see if stimulating a specific brain area could improve how they look at faces and interact socially. Participants received 10 daily sessions, and researchers me…

This study tested whether a 5-month program of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help adults with autism who struggle with self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Researchers enrolled 92 adults with autism and no intellectual disability. The goal was to see if DBT reduces emotional …

This study aimed to understand the brain and genetics behind autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Researchers compared brain scans, thinking tests, and DNA from 678 people with ASD, healthy volunteers, and their parents. The goal was to find links between brain activity, behavior, an…

This completed study looked for genetic changes linked to autism spectrum disorder in over 1,600 participants. Researchers focused on genes involved in brain cell communication, hoping to understand which biological pathways are involved. The goal was to gather knowledge that cou…

This study looked at how autism affects personal identity in adults without intellectual disability. Researchers compared 102 autistic adults to healthy controls using memory tests and questionnaires about self-concept. The goal was to understand how autism influences the way peo…

This study measured how children with and without autism look at faces, body movements, and objects using eye-tracking technology. Researchers wanted to see if visual patterns could help understand social differences in autism. 150 children took part, including those with autism …

This completed study looked at how people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) pay attention to emotional cues and changes in their environment, compared to people without ASD. Researchers used brain imaging (fMRI, DTI) and EEG to measure brain activity in 120 children and adults.…