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Autism Research: Association Between Maternal Use of Folic Acid Supplements and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children
Prenatal Use of Folic Acid Supplements May Decrease Autism Risk: Folic acid supplementation has long been recommended during pregnancy. This is primarily due to research showing a reduced risk of neural tube defects in children of mothers taking folic acid during pregnancy. However, the impact of prenatal folic acid supplementation on other neurodevelopmental disorders such [...]
Autism Signs and Symptoms
List of Research for Amyloid β (Aβ) and Autism
Autism Symptoms: Amyloid β (Aβ) 2012 Research →What’s hAPPening at Synapses? The Role of Amyloid β-Protein Precursor and β-Amyloid in Neurological Disorders A review article Focuses on the synaptic synthesis, processing, and function of amyloid β-protein precursor and amyloid-beta (Aβ) Discusses how amyloid β-protein precursor and amyloid-beta (Aβ) may alter synaptic plasticity and play a [...]
Autism and the Brain: Myencephalon
Autism and the Myelencephalon More information coming soon! Regions of the Myelencephalon: Medulla Oblongata Additional Resources: More Information about Autism and the Hindbrain More Info on Autism and the Brain More Information on the Signs and Symptoms of Autism Additional Information on Autism
Autism Genetics
Autism Genetics: The A2BP1 Gene
Autism and the A2BP1 Gene A2BP1 Gene Background Info Where is the A2BP1 gene located? The A2BP1 gene is located on chromosome 16 What does the A2BP1 gene do? Encodes an RNA binding protein What other names does the A2BP1 gene go by? Ataxin 2-Binding Protein 1, FOX1, HRNBP1, RBFOX1 A2BP1 Research in the Context [...]
Resources for Understanding the Genetics of Autism
Resources for Understanding Autism Genetics Alleles Wikipedia: Allele Encyclopedia Britannica: Allele Scitable by Nature: Allele Chromosomes Genetics Home Reference (U.S. National Library of Medicine): What is a Chromosome? National Human Genome Research Institute: Chromosome Fact Sheet GeneEd: Basics of Chromosomes Scitable by Nature: Chromosome Mapping DNA Learning Center: Video Showing DNA Being Packed into Chromosomes [...]
Autism Treatments
Autism Research: Adherence to Treatment in a Behavioral Intervention Curriculum for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Research: There are several behavior management strategies based on applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles to help parents of children with autism. One concern with these programs is how well parents continue utilizing the skills learned after mastering the behavior management approaches. A recent study attempted to determine adherence of parents to [...]
List of Research for Aricept (Donepezil) as an Autism Treatment
Donepezil Autism Treatment Research List 2012 Research →Effectiveness and Safety of Donepezil in Boys With Fragile X Syndrome: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study Included 20 children with fragile X syndrome Focused on the effect of donepezil on IQ scores and behavior 2011 Research →An Open Label Trial of [...]
Autism & the iPad
iPad App Review: Letter School
Looking for an iPad app that combines writing, letters, numbers, phonics, and counting? Then look no further than the Letter School iPad app. This intelligently designed app will captivate the iPad user through entertaining animations and an easy to navigate interface. The iPad app brilliantly teaches how to write each letter and number through simple [...]
iPad App Review: Bugs and Buttons
Tired of paying $3 for an iPad app that just isn’t worth the price? Then take a look at Bugs and Buttons! This completely unique iPad app includes 18 original games/activities that make learning fun and entertaining. Bugs and Buttons comes packed with games that help develop hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills. It also [...]
iPad App Review: Expedition with Plurals
Learning to distinguish between the singular and plural forms of words can be challenging for children with autism. Expedition with Plurals is a new iPad app that may help children learn to use the plural forms of words. The app is designed to be used by speech pathologists, parents, and teachers to help children learn [...]
Autism Blogs
Autism Blog Review: Autism Blogs Directory
Are you tired of performing countless Google searches trying to find autism-related blogs? Autism Blogs Directory makes it easy to find what you are looking for. The blog is designed using RSS feeds which are constantly updated as autism bloggers post their experiences to the internet, making it easy to stay up to date on [...]
Autism Blogs
Autism Blogs and Posts Autism Blogs and Highlighted Autism Blog Posts: Alphabetical Listing of Autism Blogs Outstanding Autism Blog Posts Additional Resources: More Information About Autism
Outstanding Autism Blog Posts
List of Outstanding Autism Blog Posts (Listed by the year the autism blog post was highlighted on Ultimate Autism Guide) 2011 “Fixing” Autism from Lou’s Land A Hair-Dryer Kid in a Toaster-Brained World from MOM-NOS Additional Resources: More Info About Autism Blogs and Autism Blog Post Highlights More Information About Autism
