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We're getting better at detecting autism. In the past, we were diagnosing kids at 9 or 10 years of age, and now clinicians are able to reliably diagnose kids at 2-3 years of age. So there's more
people.
Autism Rates Are Increasing; 1 in 36 Children in the US Are Diagnosed
The rates have increased to now 1 in 36 US children have a diagnosis of autism ... Two years ago, it was 1 in
44.
Autism Rates Are Increasing; 1 in 36 Children in the US Are Diagnosed
There are some studies where, because autism is highly heritable, you can have one child with autism, and if you have subsequent children, you're at an increased risk of having subsequent children with autism. These are called baby sibling
studies.
If You Have One Child With Autism, Subsequent Children Are More Likely to Be Diagnosed
Individuals that are in intense STEM fields, like engineering, physics, and math have a greater burden of autistic traits, even if they don't have an autism
diagnosis.
People in STEM Fields Have a Greater Burden of Autistic Traits
Autism is highly heritable ... About 40-80% of autism is genetic ... The common thinking is that the majority, about 50%, of autism is is associated with common genetic
variants.
Common Genetic Variants Underlie the Highly Variable Autism Traits
The way I think about the autism world is there's so little we don't know. So think about being in a dark room, and you have a flashlight, and you only see where you shine the
light.
Karen Equates Scientific Understanding of Autism to Being in a Dark Room With a Flashlight
Being social is actually one of the one of the core characteristics of our species ... I think it's not an accident that the way we think about disorder in our species is many disorders are disorders because of lack of social
connectedness.
Humans Are a Social Species; It's No Accident Many Disorders Stem From Social Interaction Impairments
Different studies show that about for everyone 1 girl, there's 3-4 boys that are impacted by
autism.
Autism Is More Prevalent Among Boys; For Every 1 Girl, 3-4 Boys Are Diagnosed
In a lot of cases, autism has lifelong impact. But there are people who outgrow their diagnosis ... The diagnosis occurs in childhood, and it, for most people, will then be present across the
lifespan.
For Most People With Autism, Diagnosis Occurs in Childhood & Lasts a Lifetime
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Autism Is More Prevalent Among Boys; For Every 1 Girl, 3-4 Boys Are Diagnosed
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Autism Rates Are Increasing; 1 in 36 Children in the US Are Diagnosed
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Advanced Parental Age & Severe Prematurity Increase Autism Risk
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For Most People With Autism, Diagnosis Occurs in Childhood & Lasts a Lifetime
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Oxytocin Treatments for Autism May Be Most Effective in Young Kids
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Are There Any Negative Effects of Oxytocin Nasal Spray Treatment for Children With Autism?
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Behavioral Testing for Autism Isn't Scalable; Blood Testing Diagnostics for Are Needed
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Are Trials Underway Examining MDMA's Effect on Autism Symptoms?
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If You Have One Child With Autism, Subsequent Children Are More Likely to Be Diagnosed
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Because Autism Is a Brain Disorder, There Are Multiple Barriers to Furthering Understanding
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Oxytocin's Effect on Bonding Behavior Is Species-Specific
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Chemically Similar, Oxytocin & Vasopressin Are Peptides that Influence Social Behavior
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Karen Equates Scientific Understanding of Autism to Being in a Dark Room With a Flashlight
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It Remains TBD If a Subset of People With Autism Could Benefit From Oxytocin Replacement Therapy
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How Intranasal Oxytocin Affects Social Behaviors in Individuals With Autism
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Common Genetic Variants Underlie the Highly Variable Autism Traits
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Autism Patients Often Experience Social Interaction Challenges & Exemplify Restricted Repetitive Behavior
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People in STEM Fields Have a Greater Burden of Autistic Traits
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Humans Are a Social Species; It's No Accident Many Disorders Stem From Social Interaction Impairments
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Can Autism Be Subdivided Into 50+ Different Disorders?
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