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Antidepressants May Fail to Help Some Autistic Kids
By Rachael Rettner published
About a quarter of children with autism may be taking drugs that won't help their symptoms.

Autism Rate Rises to 1 in 50 Kids
By Rachael Rettner published
The percentage of U.S. kids with autism continues to rise, with the latest estimate showing the highest numbers yet.

Children with Autism at Greater Risk for Suicide
By Karen Rowan published
Children with autism may be more likely to think about or attempt suicide.

No Link Between 'Too Many Vaccines' and Autism Risk
By Rachael Rettner published
The multiple vaccine doses kids receive early in life do not increase their risk of autism.

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.

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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