AUTISTIC DISORDER

This study tested whether aripiprazole, a medication, could reduce serious behavioral issues like irritability and agitation in children and teens (ages 6-17) with autism. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug improved beh…

This study tested whether aripiprazole, a medication, can reduce serious behavioral problems like irritability and agitation in children and adolescents (ages 6-17) with autistic disorder. 218 participants received either a fixed dose of aripiprazole or a placebo for 8 weeks. The…

This study looked at how children with autism (without intellectual disability) form and recall memories. Researchers used brain wave recordings (EEG) and memory tests to compare 80 children aged 10 to 18, half with autism and half without. The goal was to understand brain differ…

This study looked at whether training classmates to interact with children with autism can improve their social connections at school. 60 children in kindergarten through 5th grade took part. Researchers measured how involved the autistic children were in their school's social ne…

This study looked at how teenagers with autism or schizophrenia understand emotions, intentions, and social situations compared to healthy teens. Researchers measured brain activity while participants performed tasks like recognizing facial expressions. The goal was to find out i…