No extra memory loss in older adults with autism, study finds
A new study from University College London (UCL) has found that older people who show signs of autism do not experience more memory problems...
Cannabis compound CBD may help children with autism, new study finds
A recent study has found that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in cannabis, may help reduce anxiety and improve social behavior in children and...
Gut health may affect the brain and behavior in children with autism
A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) has found that gut health could play a big role in shaping the brain...
Research shows a new cause of autism
Autism is a condition that affects how people communicate, learn, and interact with others. It usually appears in early childhood and is more common...
Study finds big cause of autism in the brain
Autism is a condition that begins early in life and affects how a person communicates, behaves, and interacts with others. It’s something people are...
What is causing autism rates to rise? And should we be concerned?
Autism diagnoses have skyrocketed—from a rare condition to a common reality for 1 in 36 children.
The dramatic rise has drawn national attention, including from...
Deep brain stimulation could reduce self-injury in children with autism
A small pilot study has shown that deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment that delivers electrical signals to specific areas of the brain,...
Childhood inflammation may cause autism, ADHD
A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found a possible link between inflammation during childhood and problems with brain...
Study finds an important cause of autism
Autism is a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts with others. It is diagnosed in about 1 in 59 children...
This diet in pregnancy may increase risk of ADHD and autism in children
A new study from Denmark suggests that a mother's diet during pregnancy may influence her child's risk of developing ADHD or autism.
Researchers found that...