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What Parents Should Know About the Four Autism Subtypes

A major study published in Nature Genetics has found that autism isn’t a single condition, but comprises at least four biologically distinct subtypes—each with its own genetic footprints, developmental patterns, and support needs. Understanding these profiles can help you better support your child’s unique journey. About the Study Researchers from Princeton University, the Simons Foundation, and the SPARK cohort analyzed data from over 5,000 children with autism, examining 230+ behavioral and developmental traits alongside genetic information. Their findings were reported

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Latest Autism Research and News Highlights

Recent developments in autism research and advocacy reveal significant trends in diagnosis rates, genetic discoveries, potential treatments, and evolving perspectives on communication and comorbidities. Rising Autism Prevalence in the U.S. 1. Rising Autism Prevalence in the U.S. The CDC’s 2022 data shows that 1 in 31 children (3.2%) in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism by age 8—a rise from 1 in 36 (2.7%) in 2020 (cdc.gov). Findings vary across regions, from 1 in 103 in Laredo, TX, to 1

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Historic $50 Million Gift Spurs Launch of the Lurie Autism Institute at CHOP and Penn Medicine

A transformative $50 million donation from the Lurie family will establish the Lurie Autism Institute, an ambitious collaboration between Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine focused on advancing autism research and care across the lifespan. The contribution is the largest single gift ever directed to U.S. academic medical centers for autism.  More than 75 million people worldwide—including one in 31 children and one in 45 adults in the United States—are living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). By uniting CHOP’s world‑class

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