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Autism October 28, 2015

Child prodigies and autism: Is there a genetic link?

Child prodigies may share certain genetic traits with people who have autism, new research suggests.

Children's Health October 28, 2015

Free checkups helping Special Olympics athletes stay healthy

They arrived in Los Angeles by the thousands to run, jump and swim and to play such team sports as soccer and softball.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 28, 2015

Number of chemicals linked to autism and other disorders doubled in past 7 years, study shows

The number of industrial chemicals with known links to neurodevelopmental disabilities like autism has more than doubled in the past seven years, according to new research published in The Lancet Neurology.

Autism October 28, 2015

Football helps Colorado man cope with challenges from rare genetic disease

A ton of energy and one quick sprint to the end zone scored now-27-year-old Ian Weber a football career that lasted more than a decade.

Autism October 28, 2015

Autism costs as much as $2.4 million per person, study says

The cost of supporting people with autism spectrum disorders throughout their lives could be as high as $2.4 million per person, according to a new estimate.

Autism October 28, 2015

Atlanta program aims to teach adults on autism spectrum key social skills

An Emory University program is offering adults on the autism spectrum an opportunity to work on social skills and foster friendships through weekly meet-ups.

Autism October 28, 2015

FBI training software repurposed to help autistic adults get jobs

Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have developed a training program to help autistic adults prepare for job interviews – based on software previously used to teach interrogation tactics to FBI agents.

Men's Health October 27, 2015

Autism disorders greatly linked with environmental factors, study claims

A new meta-analysis has revealed that toxins in the environment may play a much more significant role in the formation of autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities than previously thought.

Autism October 27, 2015

Father’s obesity tied to child’s risk for autism

Paternal obesity may increase a child’s risk of developing autism spectrum disorders. 

Autism October 27, 2015

Report suggests Putin has Asperger’s syndrome: What’s the diagnosis?

A newly revealed study from a Pentagon think tank theorizes that Russian President Vladimir Putin has Asperger’s syndrome, according to a report obtained by USA Today.

Alternative Medicine October 27, 2015

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for autism, brain injury growing despite evidence of efficacy

Lee Frost spent three months in 2013 taking her son Callum for treatment in a high-pressure oxygen chamber, in hopes it would help his severe autism. Ms. Frost, frustrated by the lack of approved treatments for her son, discovered hyperbaric oxygen therapy through online research.