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No strong evidence that mother’s health conditions cause autism

A large new study challenges the common belief that a mother's health during pregnancy directly influences her child's risk of autism. Instead, researchers found...

Research shows big cause of autism and ADHD

Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered a link between inflammation in children and how certain brain cells develop. This...

New research shows root cause of autism

Autism, a developmental condition affecting about 1 in 59 children, often leads to challenges in communication and behavioral differences. Boys are four times more...

Study shows important causes of schizophrenia and autism

Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered that inflammation during childhood might affect the development of certain brain cells. This new...

Study shows key causes of autism, ADHD

Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made an important discovery about how inflammation in children may affect brain development. Their research...

Big benefits of multilingualism for children with autism

A study from UCLA Health highlights how speaking multiple languages can improve thinking and self-control in children, whether they are autistic or not. It...

Gut health plays a critical role in autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects how children communicate, behave, and interact with others. While the exact causes of autism are still...

More than 61 million people have autism globally, study finds

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong condition that affects how people communicate, interact, and perceive the world. It varies widely from person to...

Lithium offers new hope for autism treatment

Lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder and depression, has emerged as a potential therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to...

Common causes of autism all parents need to know

Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, interact, and process the world around them. It is...