Characterised by varying degrees of difficulties in communication skills and social abilities, one in every 100 individuals will have a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition. While autism is known to run in families, the exact causes remain unknown. ...

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There is increasing interest in the potential contribution of the gut microbiome to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, previous studies have been underpowered and have not been designed to address potential confounding factors in a comprehensive way. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• November 2021

This study aims to investigate the cellular and molecular profiles of the immune system in infants at high/low risk for Autism, as determined through clinical assessment and is a collaboration with the Autism Research Team at Telethon Kids Institute ...

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• Early Environment
• Immunobiology & Immunotherapeutic Program
• Pregnancy and Early Life Immunology

Three experiments investigated the role of inner speech deficit in cognitive performances of children with autism. ...

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• 2006
• August 2006

The past three decades have seen a major shift in our understanding of the strong links between autism and identity. These developments have called for careful consideration of the language used to describe autism. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• November 2022

This study suggests that low Apgar score is associated with higher risk of autism spectrum disorder, and in particular autistic disorder ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• February 2019

The aim of the WA Register for Autism Spectrum Disorders is to monitor diagnostic trends of Autism Spectrum Disorders. These disorders develop in young children and have long-term impact in areas of social interaction, communication and behaviour. ...

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The Australian Autism Biobank was initiated to establish a large-scale repository of biological samples and detailed clinical information about children diagnosed with ASD ...

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• 2018
• August 2018

Elucidating the underlying nature of the disorder(s) is a crucial step towards tailoring intervention to the biological and cognitive makeup of each individual. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• April 2013

We examine the level of comorbidity found between Autism spectrum disorder and Schizophrenia spectrum disorders at a clinical and trait level ...

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• 2016
• May 2016

Mini‐commentaries on what they considered to be the current gaps in research on autism spectrum disorder ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• May 2019

Birth order effects have been linked to variability in intelligence, educational attainment and sexual orientation. First- and later-born children have been linked to an increased likelihood of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis, with a smaller body of evidence implicating decreases in cognitive functioning with increased birth order. The present study investigated the potential association between birth order and ASD diagnostic phenotypes in a large and representative population sample. ...

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• 2020
• November 2020