Autism Research Program

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Learn more about the Autism Research Program’s previous and current work.

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Our Team

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Research

Our research focuses primarily on identifying genetic and environmental factors associated with autism spectrum disorders and understanding patterns of detection, diagnosis, and utilization of health services for individuals with ASD.

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Resources

Find autism resources for individuals and families.

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Publications

Research published by Autism Research Program investigators.

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Studies

Research projects by Autism Research Program investigators.

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Asthma, obesity during pregnancy linked to autism in children

October 20, 2023

Mothers with asthma or obesity during pregnancy had higher rates of children diagnosed with autism, according to a new Kaiser Permanente analysis.
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5 Questions for . . . Jennifer Ames

August 24, 2023

Autism investigator Jennifer Ames thought she’d go to medical school, but a research assistant job shifted her trajectory into research.

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Autism-related traits more likely in children of mothers with prenatal depression

August 1, 2023

A Kaiser Permanente analysis of parents and their children in communities across the country finds a greater likelihood of autism-related traits in children of mothers who experienced depression while they were pregnant.
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Study finds little evidence of link between autistic traits and PFAS environmental chemicals

January 12, 2023

A Kaiser Permanente analysis of prenatal exposure to the persistent environmental chemicals known as PFAS found suggestive evidence of an association with autism-related traits in children for just 1 of 8 PFAS chemicals studied.

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