The world of autism research is always changing. Between 1997 and 2024, a lot of work has been done to understand autistic traits better. This effort has been driven by a desire to pinpoint the key areas of focus and the newest developments in the field. There are many ways to study autism. One approach is to use a tool called CiteSpace. This tool helps ...

Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic condition. It affects the brain and nerves. Many kids with Angelman syndrome also have autism. But how autism shows up in these kids can change over time. That's what a recent study wanted to find out. The study looked at 107 kids with Angelman syndrome. They were between 2 and 18 years old. Some of the kids were studied more than...

You might think autistic traits and physical fitness in adolescents have nothing to do with each other. But hold on, there's more to this story! Scientists are digging into how these two factors might be connected. Understanding this link can help in making life better for teens with autistic traits. By the way, physical fitness isn't just about running fast or lift...

Did you know that some dementia patients might exhibit autistic traits in their younger years? Sounds curious, right? Let's explore a case where this happened. A person passed away and, upon autopsy, their brain showed signs of a type of dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). But here's where it gets interesting: this person also had auti...