Anemia in early pregnancy linked to autism, ADHD in child
In a new study, researchers found the timing of anemia—a common condition in late pregnancy—can make a big difference for the developing fetus.
They found...
People with autism may understand facial expressions better than previously thought
In a new study, researchers found the ability of people with autism to read what someone is feeling or thinking by looking at their...
People with autism can become good social psychologists
In a new study, researchers found people with autism traits are as good or even slightly better social psychologists than people who do not...
Marijuana may change autism-linked gene in sperm
In a new study, researchers found a specific gene linked to autism appears to undergo changes in the sperm of men who use marijuana.
The...
Changes linked to autism risk may be detected in early-mid pregnancy
In a new study, researchers have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother's blood.
These changes, which suggest increased...
This wearable device can predict aggressive outbursts in people with autism
What would you do if you could predict the future a minute in advance?
That might not seem like a long time, but for caretakers...
Scientists find better way to detect autism
In a new study, researchers have identified a non-verbal, neural marker of autism.
This marker shows that individuals with autism are slower to dampen neural...
Common food people eat every day may contribute to autism
With the number of children diagnosed with autism on the rise, it is important to find out what causes the disorder.
Previous research has found...
Scientists find best therapy to motivate kids with autism to speak
In a new study, researchers found pivotal response treatment (PRT) involving parents can work better than other therapies at motivating children with autism and...
Scientists find 69 genes that increase risk for autism
In a new study, researchers have identified dozens of genes, including 16 new genes, that increase the risk of autism.
The study examined families with...