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  • 7 Hidden Signs of Autism in Adults

    7 Hidden Signs of Autism in Adults

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    Deborah Tayloe
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    Here’s what it looks like when adults have ASD. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults often remains a hidden chapter in the narrative of many lives. Much attention is given to diagnosing and understanding autism in children. But adult autism can be a silent challenge, impacting every facet of life. Recognizing these signs is not…

  • Scientists Discover a New Link Between Autism and Sound Sensitivity

    Scientists Discover a New Link Between Autism and Sound Sensitivity

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    Kristen Lawrence
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    Surprisingly, zebrafish have been helping scientists to decode the connection between autism and sound sensitivity. For the study, the Queensland Brain Institute’s Associate Professor Ethan Scott and Dr. Lena Constantin compared genetic mutations in humans and zebrafish. They took fish with the same genetic makeup as humans with Fragile X syndrome and autism. When they…