Autism may be an autoimmune disorder, this study shows
Autism spectrum disorders affect one in 59 American children by age eight.
With no known quantitative biological features, autism diagnoses are currently based on expert...
Scientists find the cause of sleep problems in children with autism
In a new study, researchers found that children with autism have more significant sleep difficulties caused by shallower brain waves than typically developing children.
The...
Judo may improve health, social functions in kids with autism
In a new study, researchers found that Judo may be just the right sport to increase the physical activity level among children with autism...
Scientists find how to make autism interventions work best
In a new study, researchers found that interventions that parents and caregivers can offer in natural settings—such as during dinner while playing in the...
This therapy may cut autism symptoms by nearly 50%
In a recent study, researchers found that autism symptoms can be reduced nearly 50% two years after fecal transplant.
The research was conducted by a...
Severity of autism may vary greatly in twins
In a new study, researchers found that identical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience large differences in symptom severity even though they...
This sperm test may reveal autism risk in future children
The causes of autism spectrum disorder or ASD are not fully understood; researchers believe both genetics and environment play a role.
In some cases, the...
Why some infections could reduce autism symptoms
For many years, some parents have noticed that their autistic children's behavioral symptoms diminished when they had a fever.
This phenomenon has been documented in...
Scientists discover a new cause of autism
In a new study, researchers have found a new genetic factor that leads the brain to grow fewer synapses at a critical time in...
Family plays a big role in autism health outcomes
In a new study, researchers found that cognition is influenced by siblings.
Autistic children with autistic siblings have better cognition than those who are the...