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Autism Spectrum Disorder

MeRT/TMS Off-Label use for Autism

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Podcasts

Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety: the rise in autism & an approach to diagnosing & treating children

The Drive with Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Trenna Sutcliffe

Articles & Research

Resting-State Alpha in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Alpha Associations with Thalamic VolumeAlpha circuits (8–12 Hz), necessary for basic and complex brain processes, are abnormal in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The present study obtained estimates of resting-state (RS) alpha activity in children with ASD and examined associations ...

Short report on a distinct electroencephalogram endophenotype for MTHFR gene variation co-occurring in autism spectrum disorder - Uchenna Ezedinma, Evan Jones, Alexander Ring, Spencer Miller, Andrew Ladhams, Shauna Fjaagesund, Terri Downer, Gary Campbell, Florin Oprescu, 2024Anecdotal reports link a distinct, bilateral, parieto-temporally generated 4.5-Hz rhythm on an electroencephalogram to a methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gen...

Outcomes from Individual Alpha Frequency Guided Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Retrospective Chart Review - Child Psychiatry & Human Development

Strong Sibling Link With Autism Spectrum DisorderOne in five children (20.2%) who have an older sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are likely to be diagnosed with the disorder as well.

Gut Biomarkers Accurately Flag Autism Spectrum DisorderBacterial and nonbacterial components of the gut microbiome and their function can accurately differentiate children with autism spectrum disorder from neurotypical children.

Potential of MeRT Therapy in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Covariate-adjusted region-referenced generalized functional linear model for EEG data

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Scheffler, AW, Telesca, D, Sugar, CA, et al. Covariate-adjusted region-referenced generalized functional linear model for EEG data. Statistics in Medicine. 2019; 38: 5587– 5602. https://doi.org/10.1002/sim.8384

Noninvasive EEG-EKG Guided Trans-Magnetic Stimulation at Natural Resonance Frequency in Children with Autism: Randomized

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Prevalence of Adverse Effects Associated With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

New Pathway May Explain BPA Exposure, Autism LinkFor the first time, a biological pathway has been identified that might explain the connection between autism and the common chemical bisphenol A.

Improved Autism Behaviors After Noninvasive Cerebral Trans-Magnetic Stimulation Using Customized Frequency Modulation: Follow-up Mean 24 Months

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Nutrition and Autism

Best Foods for Autism | NutritionFacts.orgThe sulforaphane found in five cents’ worth of broccoli sprouts has been shown to benefit autism in a way no drug ever has in randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Does MTHFR gene mutations cause ADD & ADHD? | MthfrGeneHealthMTHFR are genetic disorders that can lead to conditions such as ADD (attention deficit disorder) or ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)

Fighting Autism Brain Inflammation with Food | NutritionFacts.org

Flashback Friday: The Best Foods for Fighting Autism and Brain Inflammation | NutritionFacts.orgOne food may be able to combat all four purported causal factors of autism: synaptic dysfunction, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuroinflammation. The sulforaphane found in five cents’ worth of broccoli sprouts has been shown to benefit autism in a way no drug ever has in randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Autism & Casein from Cow’s Milk | NutritionFacts.orgCasomorphins—breakdown products of casein, a milk protein, with opiate-like activity—may help explain why autism symptoms sometimes improve with a dairy-free diet.

Parent Support Articles

Autism Transitions and How to Manage ThemManaging autism transitions can be hard, but it's not impossible. Here are our tips on how to help your autistic loved one deal with changes.

Why an Autism Emotion Chart Can Be BeneficialAn autism emotion chart contains pictures and can be an interactive way that parents and teachers help children identify emotions.

References and Resources

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Parent Coaching for Special Needs

Atlantic Autism Services of North CarolinaAtlantic Autism Services, Inc. is the premier provider for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy in Northeastern North Carolina. Autism Spectrum Disorder help and resources for families, military, and communities.

Project Lifesaver InternationalProject Lifesaver is the trusted and proven most effective program dedicated to protect, and when necessary, quickly locate individuals with cognitive conditions that cause the life-threatening behavior of wandering.

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