Scientists find why autism may come with cognitive problems
In a recent study from the University of Toronto, researchers found that a tiny gene fragment impacts the brain in a way that could...
This study shows an early behavior sign of autism
Many babies cry or show other signs of distress when a parent departs and they are left behind with a stranger.
But secure babies are...
Could cord blood therapy treat autism effectively?
In a new study, researchers tested whether a single infusion of a unit of a child's own or donor cord blood could improve social...
Children with autism may have higher risk of this mental disease
Previous research has found that autism and eating disorders can occur together, as 20-30% of adults with eating disorders have autism, and 3-10% of...
This hormone can be a new autism biomarker, Stanford study shows
In a new study, researchers found a biological marker in infants that appears to predict an autism diagnosis.
The study of 33 infants showed that...
Key stuff in the brain is absent in young men with autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that emerges in early childhood and is characterized by difficulty communicating and interacting with others.
While the cause is unknown,...
6 ways to support children with autism during COVID-19 pandemic
For children with autism spectrum disorder, who thrive on routines and predictability, the everyday disruptions and uncertainty from the pandemic may be especially stressful.
Cherished...
Autism in males linked to defect in brain immune function
In a new study, researchers found that many cases of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may result from problems in immune cells that normally work...
This study shows the cause of sleep problems in autism
A recent study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that children with autism have more sleep difficulties caused by shallower brain waves than...
U.S. autism rates are higher than before, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among 11 surveillance sites as 1 in 54 among children aged...