Latest about Autism
Autism Truths and Myths: The State of the Science (Op-Ed)
Autism myths and fears are not helping anyone, but research is.
Child Prodigies and Autism: Is There a Genetic Link?
Children who are prodigies may have certain genetic traits in common with people who have autism, new research suggests.
Gestational Diabetes May Be Tied to Autism in Children
Women who develop gestational diabetes before a certain point in their pregnancy have a higher chance of having a child with autism, new research shows.
Human Stem Cells Shape a New Approach to Autism Research (Op-Ed)
To better understand autism, researchers are now studying neurons crafted from the stem cells of patients.
Kids with Autism Are More Likely to Have Gastrointestinal Problems
Children with autism may be more likely to have gastrointestinal symptoms early in life, compared to children without the condition, a new study suggests.
'Innovative' Intervention Helps Babies at High Risk of Autism
Babies who have a high risk of developing autism may benefit from their parents receiving some video-based lessons on working with them, a new study finds.
Autism's Rise: Researchers Look at Why Cases Are Increasing
A new study finds that most of the rise in autism diagnoses in Denmark is due to changes in reporting practices.
Broccoli Extract May Reduce Autism Symptoms
People with autism may show improvements in their social skills after taking a compound called sulforaphane, which is extracted from broccoli, a small new study suggests.
