A notable characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is co-occurring deficits in low-level sensory processing and high-order social interaction. While there is evidence indicating detrimental ...

Animals, including humans, rely on multiple senses to navigate their environments and make decisions. This integration of ...

Genetic variants linked to autism are associated with structural differences in neonatal white matter, particularly increased ...

SPD is not in the ICD-11 or the DSM—rather, sensory issues are included as a possible symptom of autism. Regardless of formal diagnosis, however, there is treatment available for severe sensory ...

A super fun and beneficial way to work on balance is by making DIY sensory pathways at home! These pathways engage the senses, strengthen motor skills, and provide a fun way to build coordination.

Given the connections between frontal and temporal regions, these anatomical pathways may serve to integrate ... the core diagnostic features of autism. Individuals with autism often show delays ...

Method: Case notes of 20 children (1–16 yrs.) from 27 NHS trusts, assessed through an autism diagnostic pathway in the previous year, were examined retrospectively. Data included: hours of ...

Objective Integration of nutritional, microbial and inflammatory events along the gut-brain axis can alter bowel physiology and organism behaviour. Colonic sensory neurons activate reflex pathways and ...

"While it is well-established that the immune system can 'remember' pathogens through adaptive immunity, it remained unclear how the brain could form associative memories linking sensory ...

New research reveals how the brain rapidly adapts to sensory changes using a feedback loop between the olfactory cortex and the olfactory bulb.

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This study reveals that SHANK3 deficiency in brain endothelial cells disrupts BBB function during the neonatal period through β-Catenin imbalance, leading to ASD-related neuronal and behavioral ...