Scientists say there’s no proof gut bacteria cause autism
A group of scientists is challenging the popular idea that gut bacteria play a role in causing autism.
In a new opinion article published in...
Air pollution during pregnancy may increase autism risk
A new Canadian study has found that exposure to certain air pollutants during pregnancy and early childhood may increase the risk of autism spectrum...
Scientists find a new cause of autism
Autism is a condition that affects how a child grows and learns. It usually shows up early in life, and children with autism often...
Scientists find a big hidden cause of autism
Autism is a condition that affects how a person thinks, learns, and interacts with others. It usually appears early in childhood and can continue...
Understanding autism: 10 things to know
Autism spectrum disorder has recently been in the headlines due to disputed claims about possible risk factors, including the use of Tylenol during pregnancy.
But...
Study shows big cause of autism, ADHD
Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered something important about how the brain grows during childhood.
They found that inflammation—your body’s...
This is the deep cause of autism in the brain
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It’s more common than many realize—about one in every 59 children is diagnosed with it. Boys are about four times more likely to be...
What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a...
Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen – often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the U.S....
Big differences found between early- and late-diagnosed autism
An international team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge has found that autism diagnosed early in life looks different from autism diagnosed...
Why harmful autism myths are so common
US president Donald Trump's claim that pregnant women should avoid acetaminophen—a statement that is both harmful and not backed by the science—fits into a...