AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

This study tested a 5-month program called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adults with autism who also have self-harm or suicidal thoughts. 92 adults without intellectual disability took part. The goal was to see if DBT could help them manage their emotions better and redu…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS could improve social perception in young adults with autism. Twenty participants received either real or fake TMS sessions targeting a brain area involved in social processing. The goal was to see if …

This early-phase study tested a combination of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) to treat gastrointestinal problems in 18 children aged 7-17 with autism. The goal was to see if the treatment could reduce symptoms like stomach pain and discomfort. The study was open-label, meaning …

This study looked at the DNA of over 1,600 people with autism to find genetic changes that might cause the condition. Researchers focused on genes that help brain cells communicate, hoping to identify targets for future treatments. The goal was to better understand the biology of…

This study looked at how the brain works in people with autism spectrum disorders, healthy volunteers, and their family members. Researchers used interviews, thinking tests, brain scans, and genetic samples to learn more about autism. The goal was to better understand the conditi…

This study looked at how autism affects a person's sense of self in adulthood. Researchers compared autistic adults (without intellectual disability) to non-autistic adults by asking them to recall personal memories and describe what defines them. The goal was to understand diffe…

This study looked at how children with autism spectrum disorders explore faces and body movements compared to healthy children. Researchers used eye-tracking and pupil measurements to understand differences in visual attention. The goal was to find markers that could help track d…

This study looked at how children and adults with autism pay attention to emotions and changes compared to people without autism. Researchers used brain scans (EEG and MRI) to measure brain activity. The goal was to better understand these attention differences, not to test a tre…