A simple series of questions that could help GPs spot signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD ... With regular health visitor checks in the UK occurring up to the age of 2, the ASD questionnaire could ...

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for “elopement” – or wandering away. And in summer, their risk of drowning rises. Get safety tips.

Autism risk was calculated based on responses from a neurodevelopment screening questionnaire that pediatricians give to parents to evaluate toddlers' behavior. Scores were compared for children ...

Autism is a developmental disorder that affects information processing. People with autism have difficulties with social and communication skills. They have restricted interests and engage in ...

Autistic advocates have expressed concerns over a University of Cambridge study, over fears that the research into “genetic ...

The mystery of autism has long enthralled both scientists and individuals. Over time, researchers have proposed various theories of the condition from the diametric mind to the extreme male brain ...

Increased Autism Risk Linked to Y Chromosome, Study Finds Oct. 17, 2024 — Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a study has found, offering a new explanation for ...

Children with autism have different brains than children without autism, down to the structure and density of their neurons, according to a study by the University of Rochester Medical Center ...

Severe autism can be reversed and symptoms reduced to an indistinguishable level, scientists have discovered. Two ...

Diagnoses of autism have risen sharply in recent years across the U.S. The number of care providers has also grown, as have concerns about oversight. What's not in dispute is a public crisis ...

Contracting a viral infection during pregnancy could lead to an autism diagnosis for the child, according to new research from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island. Google Maps Contracting ...