2024
The relationship between gamma-band neural oscillations and language skills in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their first-degree relatives
Arutiunian V, Santhosh M, Neuhaus E, Borland H, Tompkins C, Bernier R, Bookheimer S, Dapretto M, Gupta A, Jack A, Jeste S, McPartland J, Naples A, Van Horn J, Pelphrey K, Webb S. The relationship between gamma-band neural oscillations and language skills in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their first-degree relatives. Molecular Autism 2024, 15: 19. PMID: 38711098, PMCID: PMC11075235, DOI: 10.1186/s13229-024-00598-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderElevated gamma powerLow language skillsGamma powerResponses to speech stimuliLanguage skillsLanguage functionFirst-degree relativesSpectrum disorderClinical Evaluation of Language FundamentalsCo-occurring language impairmentSpeech stimuliCortical gamma-band oscillationsHigh gamma powerSex-balanced sampleGamma-band oscillationsSample of participantsNonverbal IQLanguage impairmentASD participantsTD controlsNeural profilesAutism phenotypeTD groupLanguage Fundamentals
2023
Development of peak alpha frequency reflects a distinct trajectory of neural maturation in autistic children
Finn C, Han G, Naples A, Wolf J, McPartland J. Development of peak alpha frequency reflects a distinct trajectory of neural maturation in autistic children. Autism Research 2023, 16: 2077-2089. PMID: 37638733, DOI: 10.1002/aur.3017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeak alpha frequencyAutism spectrum disorderCognitive abilitiesAutistic childrenNonverbal IQNeural maturationSpectrum disorderTypical age-related increaseAlpha frequencyDifferent developmental trajectoriesDistinct trajectoriesSample of childrenCurrent study clarifiesDiagnostic groupsNeurotypical childrenNeurotypical controlsBehavioral measuresDevelopmental trajectoriesDiagnostic statusAge-related increaseFunction of ageIQEffect of ageBivariate relationsPrevious findings