This study finds a new cause of autism
Autism affects 1 in 59 children and is 4 times more common in boys than in girls, and it is a developmental disorder.
People with...
New sperm test may show autism risk in future children
While the causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not fully understood, researchers believe both genetics and environment play a role.
In some cases, the...
Autism and synesthesia may be linked on sensory and social levels
In a recent study from Radboud University, researchers found that synesthetes also often have enhanced sensory sensitivity and that they have similar social skills...
Gluten-free and dairy-free diets cannot help treat autism
In a new study, researchers analyzed the effects of a gluten-free diet and casein-free diet on the behavior of children diagnosed with autism.
They found...
Scientists uncover more pieces of the autism puzzle
In a new study, researchers have recently mapped 102 new autism genes.
The new findings provide a new understanding of the biology behind autism, which...
New study links autism to specific cell
In a new study, researchers found that people with autism appear to suffer malfunctions in a cell that produces a special coating around nerve...
Autism linked to cognitive impairment, new study shows
Autism can bestow brilliance as well as cognitive difficulty, but how either scenario plays out in the brain is not clear.
In a new study,...
This prescription drug could reduce symptoms of autism
In a new study, researchers found that bumetanide—a prescription drug for oedema (the build-up of fluid in the body) - improves some of the...
Horseback riding may benefit kids with autism, ADHD
In a new study, researchers found that horseback riding combined with brain-building exercises can improve the dexterity, coordination, and strength of children with autism,...
Common test for autism diagnosis may be not reliable
In a new study, researchers have found that a test widely used to diagnose whether children have autism is less reliable than previously assumed.
The...