Carissa Cascio
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Researchers explore perceptions of touch in people with autism
Is the sense of touch perceived differently in people without autism? Read MoreJun 26, 2019
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Autism study links sensory difficulties, serotonin system
Vanderbilt researchers have established a link between the neurotransmitter serotonin and certain behaviors of some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a link that may lead to new treatments for ASD. Read MoreJan 28, 2016
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Autism narrows brain’s reward response
MRI brain scans reveal that children with autism spectrum disorders respond to a narrower range of familiar rewards. Read MoreNov 27, 2013
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Autism speeds motion perception
Children with autism spectrum disorder are better at perceiving the motion of certain objects than are typically developing children their age. Read MoreJun 7, 2013
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center to hold free forum on autism research April 21
The Vanderbilt Kennedy will host a free community forum on autism Saturday, April 21. Read MoreApr 13, 2012
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Vanderbilt autism experts available for World Autism Day, National Autism Awareness Month
Autism experts from Vanderbilt University are available for interviews on World Autism Awareness Day, designated by the United Nations as April 2. Read MoreMar 30, 2012