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2023 11 Dec

Murray brings more than 30 years experience as a clinician with deep industry knowledge and expertise in both autism research and associated clinical services   As You Are, a virtual clinic for autism diagnostic evaluations for kids, announced today that Donna Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP, has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Clinical...Read more

2021 05 Apr

Autism spectrum disorders encompass a wide range of symptoms, which are often diagnosed too late to start early childhood treatment. To celebrate World Autism Awareness Day (2 April 2021), there is promising news based on research done in the laboratory of Rasha Makkia, at the University of Mary Washington, Virginia.   Traditionally, autism is diagnosed...Read more

2016 21 Nov

According to a study to be presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, music lessons can increase brain fibre connections in children and could be used to treat autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). See Also : DTI Reveals Brain Network Disruption in Children with PTSD Pillar Dies-Suarez...Read more

2015 12 Apr

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) may be useful in determining future language development outcomes in toddlers with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), even before they have been formally diagnosed with the condition. The findings, reported in the journal Neuron , are from a study conducted by University of California, San Diego School of...Read more

2015 17 Jan

A new brain imaging technique developed by scientists at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute may be able to identify children with autism spectrum disorder in just two minutes. This technique offers promising diagnostic potential once it undergoes more research and evaluation. Usually, diagnosis — an unquantifiable process based on clinical judgment...Read more