Interesting new paper in Molecular Psychiatry:
“Inflammation increases the penetrance of behavioral impairment in SHANK3 haploinsufficiency mice—can it explain behavioral regression in autism?”
Read here: https://t.co/KUcQ99S2z1
Emerging evidence suggests virtual reality can be an effective tool for developing social-communication skills in individuals with ASD, though more research is needed to determine long-term maintenance and real-world generalisation. Systematic Review: https://t.co/7yfGYNsrN7
BMJ review of ADHD interventions: Short-term benefits of medications (methylphenidate, amphetamines) and CBT (especially in adults) are reported. However, there is limited high- or moderate-certainty evidence on long-term efficacy across interventions. https://t.co/kUK5jNEriv
Interesting preprint study from a team at UCLA (Los Angeles). "Enhancer-targeted CRISPR-A rescues haploinsufficiency and mutant phenotypes in organoid models of autism".
https://t.co/9GxoQI3Ixs
⚠️ Preprint; not yet peer-reviewed
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Modulating alternative splicing of MECP2 is a potential therapeutic strategy for Rett syndrome | Published in Science Translational Medicine https://t.co/sxlcCX3S2n
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'Six artificial intelligence innovation strategies applied to autism spectrum disorder research: A narrative review'.
Published in Pediatric Investigation. The full article can be read here: https://t.co/S1cWJlVTqs
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AI meets early autism identification. Emerging research suggests home-video analysis may facilitate faster, more accessible ASD screening — offering a possible glimpse into the future of autism assessment.
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The Autism Hub Team would like to congratulate Dr Sarah Cassidy on her appointment as PSI President for 2026. We greatly appreciate her hard work and advocacy in the area of autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. 🎉🌟
@DrSarahCassidy@PsychSocIreland