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...
Scientists find the major cause of autism
In a new study, researchers discovered that autism is 80% reliant on inherited genes.
That means that environmental causes are only responsible for 20% of...
These unusual eating behaviors may signal autism
In a new study, researchers found that unusual eating behaviors may be a sign a child should be screened for autism.
The unusual eating behaviors...
This common food may contribute to autism
In a new study, researchers found that processed foods may hold key to rise in autism.
This is a big step closer to showing the...