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Front Neurosci January 2022 PMID 35110990

The Autism Phenome Project: Toward Identifying Clinically Meaningful Subgroups of Autism.

Christine Wu Nordahl, Derek Sayre Andrews, Patrick Dwyer, Einat Waizbard-Bartov, Bibiana Restrepo, Joshua K Lee, Brianna Heath, Clifford Saron, Susan M Rivera, Marjorie Solomon, Paul Ashwood, David G Amaral

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The collective discussions convey strong enthusiasm for the project's long-term data collection and goal of redefining autism subgroups, exemplified by phrases like 'super interesting paper' and excitement about future research directions, with tone and word choices reflecting optimism and support for the study's significance.

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Almost all discussions highlight the importance and progress of the Autism Phenome Project, reflecting strong support for its approach and findings.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts describe the research as 'super interesting' and emphasize its potential to transform understanding of autism, indicating high curiosity and engagement.

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Posts often mention the depth of data collected and the future implications, showing a moderate level of detailed engagement and thoughtful reflection.

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Discussions suggest that its focus on identifying meaningful subgroups could lead to more targeted interventions, implying a moderate but meaningful potential impact on autism research and treatment.

Abstract in brief

  • The Autism Phenome Project (APP) at UC Davis started in 2006 to find specific subgroups of autism, aiming to improve understanding and treatment because autism is very diverse in how it shows up in individuals.
  • The study is long-term and involves over 400 children, using detailed medical, behavioral, and brain imaging assessments from ages 2 to 21 to identify patterns and subtypes within autism.
  • Researchers are using various methods, including biological, behavioral, and developmental data, to classify autism into more homogeneous subgroups, which could lead to more targeted and effective interventions.]
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Jan 18, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 229,176 followers View post →
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For the past 15 years the MIND Institute's Autism Phenome Project has been working to identify meaningful subgroups of #autism. A recent review of 30 published studies summarizes the impressive progress so far. https://t.co/weFGaHskBN #APP #AutismSubgroups @AmaralUCDavis

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New Research: The Autism Phenome Project: Toward Identifying Clinically Meaningful Subgroups of Autism: One of the most universally accepted facts about autism is that it is heterogenous. Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder… https://t.co/9tszXHmCaL #Neuroscience

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Paul Whiteley
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The Autism Phenome Project: Toward Identifying Clinically Meaningful Subgroups of Autism https://t.co/dUaJeNMEzl The APP has produced lots of data already... e.g. https://t.co/yZo1SVi492

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The Autism Phenome Project: Toward Identifying Meaningful Subgroups of #Autism https://t.co/R7RQpTwR2y

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The Autism Phenome Project: Toward Identifying Clinically Meaningful Subgroups of Autism https://t.co/H34370Ng6t The APP has produced lots of data already... e.g. https://t.co/KH0AByjAQs https://t.co/Wl0nTzUKCw

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Paul Whiteley
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The Autism Phenome Project: Toward Identifying Clinically Meaningful Subgroups of Autism https://t.co/dUaJeNMEzl The APP has produced lots of data already... e.g. https://t.co/yZo1SVi492

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New Research: The Autism Phenome Project: Toward Identifying Clinically Meaningful Subgroups of Autism: One of the most universally accepted facts about autism is that it is heterogenous. Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder… https://t.co/9tszXHmCaL #Neuroscience

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For the past 15 years the MIND Institute's Autism Phenome Project has been working to identify meaningful subgroups of #autism. A recent review of 30 published studies summarizes the impressive progress so far. https://t.co/weFGaHskBN #APP #AutismSubgroups @AmaralUCDavis

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pauline
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https://t.co/YlFTjfWkQE super interesting paper about attempting to identify "subgroups" within diagnosed autistic children, i think the future of autism research is headed in this direction personally

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