Autism

Study links nitric oxide to mTOR overactivity in some autism-related models

08 मार्च 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया AI द्वारा उत्पन्न छवि तथ्य-जाँच किया गया

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem report that increased nitric oxide signaling can chemically modify the protein TSC2, reducing its levels and allowing the mTOR pathway to become overactive—a chain of events they say appears in laboratory models and in samples from some children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Hong Kong mother finds hope through charity after suicidal thoughts

Hong Kong mother Chau Ting-ting faced financial hardship and postnatal depression while caring for her autistic son, leading to suicidal thoughts several years ago. Support from a Wemp Foundation-backed programme helped her regain hope.

Indiana siblings charged in neglect of autistic brother

09 मई 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया

A man and woman in Indiana face charges after allegedly allowing the man's autistic brother to suffer severe neglect in a filthy home, where blankets stuck to open wounds on his feet.

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Fluminense and Corinthians promote autism awareness at Maracanã

Fluminense and Corinthians face off on Wednesday night (April 1) at Maracanã for the 9th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, honoring World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. The clubs will exchange customized badges and use captain's armbands themed around autism symbolism to promote inclusion and reduce stigma associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Clavicular arrested on misdemeanor battery charge in Florida

27 मार्च 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया

Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular was arrested Thursday on a misdemeanor battery charge after police claimed he instigated a fight between two women during a stream. Sources close to him insist he did nothing wrong and was just standing awkwardly due to his autism. He's also under investigation for shooting at a dead alligator.

Mother turns grief into autism advocacy in South Africa

Bongiwe Leepiloe, a South African mother, has transformed her personal challenges with her autistic son's diagnosis into a platform for raising awareness about neurodivergence. What began as sharing her experiences online has evolved into founding a non-profit organization dedicated to support and education. Her story highlights the struggles and triumphs of parenting a child with autism in a country with limited resources.

Study maps subtle differences in facial expressions of emotion in autistic and non-autistic adults

19 जनवरी 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया तथ्य-जाँच किया गया

Researchers at the University of Birmingham used facial motion capture to compare how autistic and non-autistic adults produce facial expressions of anger, happiness and sadness, finding consistent differences in which facial features were emphasized. The work, published in *Autism Research*, suggests some misunderstandings about emotion may stem from mismatched expressive “styles” across groups rather than a one-sided problem.

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