It is a few sleeps away from Autism Awareness Day. I want to write a blog that will update the thousands of children and families touched by autism. It is 5 am. I am a little punchy. Those of you who know me know that I am not an early riser. So why am I up at 5…
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Biomedical Update: Autism Research Review
Written by: Sonya Doherty, N.D. Research has identified a number of metabolic dysfunctions, underlying biochemical impairments and physiological abnormalities associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Leading investigators in the field of autism have a found both neuro inflammation and neuropathological alterations. Additionally, elevated oxidative stress, impaired methylation and transulfation, depleted glutathione and lymphocytic nodular hyperplasia of the gastrointestinal…
Read MoreAutism and the Environment: What we know
Written by: Dr. Sonya Doherty, N.D., Defeat Autism Now! practitioner The interplay between autism spectrum disorder, genetics and environmental toxicity has been the subject of research for many years. Recently some incredible and disturbing research findings are proving what many have long suspected. One of the key reasons for the dramatic rise in autism rates in the…
Read MoreOlder fathers increase risk of grandkids with autism
If you’re a man, having children at an older age may put your grandchild at a higher risk of having an autism. A new study, which was published in JAMA Psychiatry on March 20, found that risk factors for autism may increase over several generations “We tend to think in terms of the here and…
Read MoreVictims of child abuse more likely to have kids with ASD
Women who suffered abuse as children are 3.5 times more likely to have children diagnosed with autism. http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/03/23/women-who-suffered-childhood-abuse-more-likely-to-have-child-with-autism/52959.html
Read MoreMisregulated genes and autism
Misregulation of genes plays a large role in autism spectrum disorder. http://zeenews.india.com/news/health/diseases/misregulated-genes-play-big-role-in-autism_21129.html
Read MoreAutism, ADHD and depression may share genes
Are neurodevelopment disorders and mood disorders linked by common genes? http://za.news.yahoo.com/depression-autism-adhd-may-share-genes-235806185.html
Read MoreGirls may be protected from autism
Girls may be protected against autism. Researchers suggest extra X chromosome is protective. http://healthland.time.com/2013/02/22/why-girls-may-be-protected-against-autism/
Read MorePre-natal Folic acid reduces autism risk by 40%
Research shows children of mothers who take folic acid before pregnancy have a 40% lower chance of being diagnosed with autism.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health-navigator/mothers-to-be-should-take-folic-acid-to-reduce-autism-risk/article8505201/
Read MoreNew research into the macroepigenetic impact of diet on autism
A macroepigenetic approach to identify factors responsible for the autism epidemic in the United States will evaluate possible dietary factors as they relate to the delicate interplay between genetics and environment. One if the authors is Dr. Richard Deth, neuropharmacologist studying The Molecular Origins of Human Attention. This macroepigenetic study may begin to numbers why the…
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