Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and sensory processing. Scientists are still trying to understand the causes and mechanisms of autism, as well as the best ways to support autistic people.
Some of the latest research on autism includes:
• A study that found an association between ASD and a mother’s exposure to ozone pollution during the third trimester of pregnancy, and exposure to particulate matter during the first year of life1.
• A study that identified 102 genes that are linked to an increased risk of developing ASD, and 53 genes that are mostly specific to autism and not other developmental conditions2.
• A study that showed that social chatbots could be doing more harm than good for neurodiverse people, by reinforcing social isolation and dysfunctional habits among many autistic people3.
• A study that revealed two distinct neurodevelopmental abnormalities that arise just weeks after the start of brain development and are associated with autism.
If you want to read more about these and other topics related to autism, you can visit the following websites:
Autism research: Recent findings
Autism News – ScienceDaily
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