October 28, 2015 People with autism more likely to hear colors, see sounds People with autism may be more likely than others to have synesthesia, a condition in which people experience a mixing of their senses, such as hearing tastes and shapes, and seeing numbers in colors, a new study from Europe suggests
October 28, 2015 Man touches heart of mother traveling with autistic daughter A mother's moving tribute to a complete stranger is getting thousands of views online.
October 28, 2015 Taking anti-depressants during pregnancy may increase autism risk Women who take anti-depressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy may be at an increased risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
October 28, 2015 Autism could be linked with moms' diabetes during pregnancy Diabetes that develops early in pregnancy may increase women's chances of having a child with autism, according to a new study.
October 28, 2015 Autism may originate during pregnancy, study says A small study that examined brains from children who died found abnormal patterns of cell growth in autistic children. The research bolsters evidence that something before birth might cause autism, at least in some cases.
October 28, 2015 Gluten-free diet has no benefit for children with autism, study finds A diet popular as an alternative treatment for autism doesn’t appear to improve behaviors or symptoms of the condition, according to a small but rigorously conducted study published this month in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
October 28, 2015 Brain imaging a promising method for predicting future behavior, study finds What if teachers could predict a child’s special needs and develop a unique educational program in advance? And what if doctors could know whether a psychiatric medication would worsen or improve a particular patient’s symptoms?
October 28, 2015 For children with autism, brain inflexibility may explain behavior New research has found that the brains of children with autism are relatively inflexible at switching from task to task, correlating to behaviors characteristic of the disorder.
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.
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.
