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Genetics & Heredity
Yong-hong Zhao, Hong-guang Fu, Hui Cheng, Rui-juan Zheng, Guo Wang, Sheng Li, En-yao Li, Li-guo Li
Summary: This study found that electroacupuncture at ST36 can improve autistic-like behaviors and nerve function in rats by activating Nrf2 and the antioxidant response.
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Psychology, Developmental
Benjamin Bailey, Joanne Arciuli
Summary: Studies show that autistic children benefit from literacy instruction methods designed for typically developing children, but may require additional skills and support. Effective literacy teaching for autistic children learning different writing systems may vary, and studies often include small samples.
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Claire Blennerhassett, Michael Richards, Stephen Clayton
Summary: This systematic review examines the significance of caregiver-led interventions in improving food selectivity in autistic children and their acceptability. A search of four key academic databases yielded 36 studies. All studies reported improvements in food outcomes, although the meaningfulness in terms of the child's nutritional status remained unclear. Additionally, it was challenging to draw meaningful conclusions about the acceptability of interventions in the family environment. Future parent-led interventions should use standardized measures for food outcomes and consider the child's nutritional status, as well as thoroughly explore intervention acceptability.
REVIEW JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Anne Steinemann
Summary: This paper examines the impact of fragranced consumer products on air quality and human health, addressing questions and possible solutions, and providing new findings and directions for future research.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2021)
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Psychology, Developmental
Taylor M. Schembri-Mutch, Adam W. McCrimmon, Michael L. Zwiers
Summary: Autistic students in post-secondary schooling face more challenges to completing education compared to neurotypical students. A qualitative inquiry identified 10 themes and two cross-cutting themes related to barriers to success for autistic students, highlighting the need for support services. The findings provide valuable insights for post-secondary institutions to reflect on and modify their support for autistic students.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
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Psychiatry
Igor Nenadic, Tina Meller, Ulrika Evermann, Simon Schmitt, Julia-Katharina Pfarr, Ahmad Abu-Akel, Sarah Grezellschak
Summary: This study demonstrates the overlap and opposing features of autism spectrum traits and schizophrenia spectrum traits in German and French-Swiss samples. The findings confirm the co-existence of overlapping and diametrically opposed traits across the two spectra, providing a framework for multi-dimensional transdiagnostic characterization of ASD vs. SSD phenotypes.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biology
Felician Stancioiu, Raluca Bogdan, Radu Dumitrescu, Luca Steardo
Summary: Autistic spectrum disease (ASD) is a common diagnosis with a prevalence of 1-2% worldwide. The complex causality of ASD, involving genetic, immune, metabolic, and environmental factors, leads to a wide range of developmental disorders characterized by repetitive behaviors and social interaction difficulties. Currently, there is no commonly used diagnostic and therapeutic strategy for ASD, making it challenging to find disease biomarkers and medications. However, a clinical study has discovered that the elevation of neuron-specific enolase (NSE) levels could be a potential biomarker for ASD kids, offering new possibilities for diagnosis, evaluation, and intervention.
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Psychiatry
Troy Q. Boucher, Julia N. Lukacs, Nichole E. Scheerer, Grace Iarocci
Summary: Based on brief videos, this study found that non-autistic adults rated autistic children less favorably than non-autistic children in terms of first impressions, with audio playing a significant role. The rater's own characteristics such as social competence, autism stigma, and past experiences with autistic people were found to be related to the bias against autistic children. These negative judgments may contribute to the social exclusion experienced by autistic children.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Dara Chan, Julie D. Doran, Osly D. Galobardi
Summary: Difficulties with social interactions and communication continue to be present in adulthood for individuals with autism. This qualitative study explores the range of social participation activities and community contacts that contribute to connection in the perspective of 40 autistic adults. The findings reveal five main contexts where social participation occurs, including vocational settings, neighborhoods, interest groups, support services, inclusive environments, as well as online networks and apps. The implications for practice suggest the importance of engaging with newer social networking platforms, as well as utilizing traditional paths such as employment and support services to support diverse social participation.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Israel Krieger, Galit Erez, Orly Weinstein, Arnon Dov Cohen, Dana Tzur Bitan
Summary: This study found that individuals with ASD are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection, especially those aged 40-60. There is also a higher likelihood of hospitalization among individuals with ASD, particularly in men. Medical and environmental risk factors may contribute to the higher infection and morbidity rates among individuals with ASD.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nigel Goodman, Neda Nematollahi, Anne Steinemann
Summary: This study examines the impact of volatile organic compounds emitted from fragranced laundry products on air quality and health, finding that switching to fragrance-free products can significantly reduce emissions and improve air quality.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yosefa Avraham, David Mankuta, Leah Lipsker, Lia Vorobiev, Sigalit Patael, Golda Hassid, Elliot M. Berry, Amnon Albeck
Summary: Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, with no effective treatment available currently. Oxytocin and CD38 may play a role in ASD, while all-trans retinoic acid and beta-carotene derivatives have shown potential in ameliorating ASD symptoms.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hussein Sabit, Huseyin Tombuloglu, Suriya Rehman, Noor B. Almandil, Emre Cevik, Shaimaa Abdel-Ghany, Sanaa Rashwan, Mustafa Fatih Abasiyanik, Mary Miu Yee Waye
Summary: In autism spectrum disorder (ASD), gut microbiota metabolites induce epigenetic changes through the gut-brain axis, with genetic and epigenetic factors playing important roles in the disorder.
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Ao Chen, Ru Zhao, Gan Huang, Aijun Li, Hintat Cheung
Summary: The study found that autistic children with intellectual impairment were able to accurately produce native lexical tones in Mandarin Chinese, suggesting that pitch impairment may not be a core feature of autism. This has significant implications for clinical diagnosis and intervention.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christin S. Kaupper, Sophia M. Blaauwendraad, Charlotte A. M. Cecil, Rosa H. Mulder, Romy Gaillard, Romy Goncalves, Ingo Borggraefe, Berthold Koletzko, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe
Summary: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a diverse neurodevelopmental condition, and metabolomics may help identify underlying metabolic mechanisms contributing to ASD. Lower cord blood concentrations of SM.C.39.2 and NEFA16:1/16:0 were associated with higher autistic traits among 6-year-old children, but no significant associations were found after more stringent adjustment for confounders. Differences in lipid metabolism (SM and NEFA) might be involved in ASD-related pathways and warrant further investigation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nigel B. Goodman, Amanda J. Wheeler, Phillip J. Paevere, Giovanni Agosti, Neda Nematollahi, Anne Steinemann
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anne Steinemann
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Anne Steinemann
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anne Steinemann
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nigel Goodman, Neda Nematollahi, Giovanni Agosti, Anne Steinemann
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Neda Nematollahi, Spas D. Kolev, Anne Steinemann
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anne Steinemann, Ursula Klaschka
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anne Steinemann, Neda Nematollahi
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anne Steinemann, Neda Nematollahi, Justine Lew Weinberg, Jennifer Flattery, Nigel Goodman, Spas D. Kolev
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anne Steinemann, Neda Nematollahi, Behzad Rismanchi, Nigel Goodman, Spas D. Kolev
Summary: The study found that pandemic products emit VOCs, including potentially hazardous compounds, and only a small percentage of these compounds' ingredients are disclosed to the public. It is recommended to use fragrance-free versions of products to reduce potential health risks.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Neda Nematollahi, Justine Lew Weinberg, Jennifer Flattery, Nigel Goodman, Spas D. Kolev, Anne Steinemann
Summary: The study examined VOC emissions from 14 commercially available essential oils with therapeutic claims and found a variety of potentially hazardous compounds being emitted. Common VOCs in the essential oils included acetaldehyde, limonene, and methanol, with some oils emitting over 9 potentially hazardous VOCs each. Less than 1% of these VOCs were listed on product labels or safety data sheets, highlighting the need for increased awareness of potential exposures and risks.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nigel Goodman, Neda Nematollahi, Anne Steinemann
Summary: This study examines the impact of volatile organic compounds emitted from fragranced laundry products on air quality and health, finding that switching to fragrance-free products can significantly reduce emissions and improve air quality.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anne Steinemann
Summary: This paper examines the impact of fragranced consumer products on air quality and human health, addressing questions and possible solutions, and providing new findings and directions for future research.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Perran A. Ross, Neda Nematollahi, Anne Steinemann, Spas D. Kolev, Ary A. Hoffmann
Summary: The study found that natural sources of limonene extracted from oranges induced lower mortality of mosquito larvae compared to synthetic sources, but there was no difference in mortality rates between enantiomeric forms.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Neda Nematollahi, Perran A. Ross, Ary A. Hoffmann, Spas D. Kolev, Anne Steinemann
Summary: Limonene, a common indoor pollutant, can contribute to the formation of additional pollutants. The study found that synthetic R-limonene is more repellent than natural R-limonene, while synthetic sources of R-limonene and S-limonene do not show significant differences in repellency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)