Autism

Emory researchers launch investigation into why air pollution impacts Alzheimer’s disease risk

New Alzheimer’s research support center will evaluate, scale promising dementia care programs nationwide

Emory Autism Center celebrates new playground opening

Emory Oaks program offers navigation and support for autistic students

Maturation of visual pathways spotlights early effects of social status on social development

Emory researchers to develop tools for visualizing brain effects of Alzheimer’s disease and autism spectrum disorder

Research roundup: Recent grants and publications for Emory faculty and staff

Monkeys’ atypical social behaviors may provide insights into autism genetics

Emory Autism Center welcomes new director

Stephen Warren remembered for changing the world’s understanding of Fragile X syndrome

Emory Fragile X Center: $8 million NIH grant supports next-generation neuroscience

Perfectly matched: Connecting children on the autism spectrum with others

3q29 deletion survey: distinct social profile, high ASD risk

Emory partnering with GPB on brain health television series premiering Monday

Marcus Autism Center Director awarded Ruane Prize by Brain and Behavior Research Foundation

Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute launches with focus on research and training

Fragile X: New drug strategy corrects behavioral + biochemical measures in mouse model

For DNA Day, learn about Emory genomic advances

Emory Autism Center event: Beyond Rainman: Autism on Stage and Screen

Carlos Museum, Emory Autism Center work together to make museum visits more inclusive

Patient-centered project aims to fill gap in addressing adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Yerkes: Working to cure what ails you

Marcus Autism Center receives Autism Center of Excellence designation from NIH

How young children perceive world is guided by genetics and disrupted in autism

Emory researchers closer to cracking neural code of love

New study: Toddlers with autism don't avoid eye contact but do miss its significance

Deep dive into NMDA receptor variation and links to epilepsy, ID

Emory joins launch of SPARK, the nation's largest autism research study

Risperidone can cause increased appetite, weight gain in children treated for autism

Autism Speaks selects Emory/ Marcus JAMA publication as one of top 10 research papers of 2015

Discovery of consoling behavior in prairie voles may benefit autism research

Guanfacine shown safe and effective in autism treatment

Expert panel sets nutrition guidelines to manage GI symptoms in autism

Emory Autism Center partners with State to help improve care for adults with autism

My Life: Emory program helps adults on Autism spectrum learn social skills

Fragile X syndrome: building a case for a treatment strategy

Parent training effective for reducing behavior problems in autism spectrum disorder

myLIFE at Emory University teaches adults with autism independence

Adults with autism learn independence on college campus

Inhaled drug may help with sociability in autism

Can oxytocin treat autism?

Behavioral therapy effective against pica in children with autism spectrum disorder

Big step forward for autism genetics

Testing parents' patience, while treating kids' problem behavior

NIH awards Emory genetics team $9 million for Fragile X syndrome research center

Study links GI symptoms and autism in children

Socialization relative strength in fragile X longitudinal study

New study confirms increased prevalence of GI symptoms among children with autism

Quality control guidelines proposed for genomics studies

Brogan Lecture to focus on genetics and autism

Identification of gene that influences joint attention in chimpanzees provides insight into autism spectrum disorders

School of Nursing collaboration receives United Way award

New study identifies signs of autism in the first months of life

Emory Autism Center and Atlanta airport train employees to assist individuals with autism

Yerkes Research Center receives five-year, $9.5 million grant to study oxytocin

Diagnosing autism: The earlier the better

Autism trial studies blood-based test for genetic risk factors

5K raises funds, celebrates Best Buddies

Autism: In search of the social

Children with autism at significant risk for feeding problems and nutritional deficits