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Children's Health October 24, 2015

Hormone level may be biomarker for autism, study finds

Low levels of the hormone vasopressin have been linked to social deficits in autism, raising the possibility of a treatment for diagnosed children, found a new study from Stanford University School of Medicine.

Autism October 24, 2015

'Innovative' intervention helps babies at high risk of autism

Babies who have a high risk of developing autism may benefit when their parents receive some video-based lessons on how to work with their infants, a new study finds.

Autism October 24, 2015

Researchers develop screening test for rapid diagnosis of autism in toddlers

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School have created a new screening test to improve the diagnosis of autism in toddlers, a development that could lead to earlier detection and intervention.

Pregnancy October 24, 2015

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may double autism risk, study says

The latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Now a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health finds women exposed to high levels of fine particulate air pollution during pregnancy face up to twice the risk of having a child with autism.

Pregnancy October 24, 2015

Pesticide exposure during pregnancy linked to autism

In a new study from California, children with an autism spectrum disorder were more likely to have mothers who lived close to fields treated with certain pesticides during pregnancy.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 24, 2015

Tests help shed light on autism genetics

Advances in genetic testing may eventually allow for more tailored care for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), researchers say.

Children's Health October 24, 2015

For kids with autism, a 'flight' to ease stress

With boarding passes in hand, children with autism spectrum disorders and their families took part in an air travel rehearsal at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Children's Health October 24, 2015

CDC: 1 in 68 children diagnosed with autism

According to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 68 children have been identified as having autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States. 

Autism October 24, 2015

Florida couple weds in first all-autism ceremony

On Sunday, Anita Lesko and Abraham Talmage Nielsen got married surrounded by 185 of their friends, family and supporters. While their union sounds ordinary, the ceremony was exceptional as the entire wedding party and those who helped plan the day identify as being on the autism spectrum.

Indigestion October 24, 2015

Frequent gastrointestinal issues may be early sign of autism, study says

Scientists from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health have discovered a link between autism and gastrointestinal issues.

Autism October 23, 2015

How parasitic worms and hot tubs may treat autism symptoms

A new study has revealed that two novel – and somewhat unusual – therapies may help treat symptoms in individuals with autism. One involves using hot tubs to raise body temperature – and the other involves the ingesting of parasitic worms.