Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 13 January.

The finding may help explain autism’s association with multiple co-occurring conditions that involve cilia defects.

A new study offers insights into how the gene neuropilin2 contributes to the development of behavioral changes associated with autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 6 January.

Researchers have found that smell and sound signals merge in the mouse brain’s hearing center, influencing social behaviors like pup retrieval. The discovery may lead to a better understanding of how neurological conditions such as autism affect a person’s ability

Continue ReadingMixed signals: How the brain interprets social cues

A new study adds to the growing body of evidence on the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages, finding that multilingualism not only enhances general cognitive abilities but also may help reduce certain symptoms and bolster control of daily thoughts

Continue ReadingMultilingualism improves crucial cognitive functions in autistic children, study finds

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the last two weeks of December.

The largest ongoing refugee crisis in Europe has overwhelmed humanitarian agencies. Meeting the needs of families affected by autism has not been a priority.

We round up our most notable autism stories of the past 12 months.

New discoveries about the severe developmental disorder known as Rett syndrome could open the door to better treatments for the devastating, life-shortening condition.