Autism News & Features

After the researchers controlled the data to account for other factors that might link these conditions, such as education, income and location, the odds that someone with an ASD would have a food allergy were more than twice that of someone without an ASD

Using lasers, the researchers sampled these layers and were able to reconstruct past exposures in a process similar to using growth rings on a tree to determine the tree's growth history.

Girls with autism, in particular, have different social behaviors that could mask their disorder, the researchers found.

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More than two-thirds of adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed, and a new survey identifies some of the most significant barriers -- and benefits -- to work.

The new estimate means that autism rates have more than doubled since 2000, the researchers reported.

The researchers were surprised to find that the number of neurons in one part of the amygdala increased by more than 30 percent from childhood to adulthood in individuals who had developed normally.

Kids were less likely to be diagnosed with autism if their moms took supplements before pregnancy and while they were expecting, according to a study of just over 45,000 Israeli children.

An estimated 2.41 percent of children in the United States have autism spectrum disorder, according to a new analysis of data from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

But researchers can't prove a cause-and-effect connection

When oldest female child has the disorder, risk is raised for younger siblings, especially boys: study

Re-analysis of stats from earlier study shows new estimate of DNA impact

Study suggests genetic variations in the DNA of mitochondria may up risk for developmental disorder

Researchers seek to boost social abilities in small study

But absolute risk is low, researcher says

In small study, technique identified 82 percent of infants later diagnosed with the disorder

Lead exposure raised risk, while too little zinc, manganese did the same

Study shows outbursts occur just as frequently among children without speech, language troubles

Small study produced positive results with the sleeping sickness medication suramin, but more research needed

Analysis of 19 trials turned up little proof they actually work; more definitive research needed

Small study found 'at-risk' babies did better if therapists trained parents to communicate more effectively

After accounting for other factors that raise chances of the disorder, the increased risk disappeared

Unproven therapies won't help and could be harmful, agency says

Pediatricians suggest discussing adolescent's capabilities with doctor first

Therapists help parents learn and better react to their infants' communication style