Autism
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Autism And Morality: Outcomes Matter More Than Intentions
By Amanda Chan published
People with autism look at some aspects of morality differently than normally functioning people.
1998 Study Linking Autism to Vaccines Was an 'Elaborate Fraud'
By Amanda Chan published
The original study in the Lancet was retracted in February of last year.
Could a Blood Test Detect Autism? Study Aims to Answer
By Rachael Rettner published
A simple blood test may reveal a child's risk for autism.
Flame Retardants' Affect on Fetus May Trigger Autism
By Rachael Rettner published
Exposure to even low levels of flame retardants may impact the brain of a developing fetus, possibly contributing to autism risk, researchers say.
Diabetes, Obesity During Pregnancy Linked with Autism, Developmental Delays in Children
By Cari Nierenberg published
A mother's health during pregnancy might affect her child's chances of having autism or developmental delays, a new study suggests.
Fever During Pregnancy Linked with Baby's Risk of Autism
By Live Science Staff published
Children of women who experience fevers during pregnancy may have a greater risk of autism and other developmental disorders.
Autism May Be Linked to Placenta Abnormalities
By Karen Rowan published
Children at a high risk of developing autism were more likely to have certain abnormal structures within the placenta, a new study says.
Pictures Better than Sign Language for Communicating with Kids with Autism
By Tanya Lewis published
Learning to speak relies on motor skills and positive reinforcement.
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