October 27, 2015 Scientists to study whether Ecstasy may relieve social anxiety in autistic patients Ecstasy has been researched for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as behavior linked to autism, but now scientists are preparing to study how the drug, also known as MDMA, may relieve social anxiety in high-functioning autistic adults, The Independent reported.
October 27, 2015 A surprisingly simple test may be able to diagnose autism A surprisingly simple sniff test shows promise in detecting autism in kids—perhaps even in those who aren't yet toddlers because it doesn't involve responding to questions.
October 27, 2015 US researchers identify gene network linked to autism U.S. scientists have identified a molecular network of genes known to contribute to autism spectrum disorders, and they say their finding may help uncover new genes linked to these conditions.
October 27, 2015 Study reveals why autism is more common in males While boys have a one in 52 chance of developing autism spectrum disorders (ASD), the risk is only one in 252 for girls, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
October 27, 2015 Autistic boy's wish for Christmas cards comes true The mother of a young Georgia boy recently diagnosed with autism was surprised to hear how simple his Christmas wish was this year— and even more blown away by the public’s response to help make it happen.
October 27, 2015 Father’s sperm may point to child’s autism risk, study finds While some research suggests that autism contains a genetic link, most instances of the disorder remain unexplained.
October 27, 2015 Parent training key to reducing behavioral problems in autistic children, study finds Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a significant reduction in behavioral problems when parents are given specific training, found a large multi-center study published Tuesday in JAMA.
October 27, 2015 Study finds early treatment for infants may remove signs of autism Parents concerned that their babies are showing signs of autism may be able to help them develop normally, according to a small but intriguing new published study.
October 27, 2015 Brain inflammation a shared trait in autism, study finds A new study on gene expression in brains affected by autism revealed a shared pattern of ramped-up immune responses that researchers say may lead to possible treatment options for some symptoms of the developmental disorder.
October 26, 2015 Environment as influential as genes in autism, study says Environmental factors are more important than previously thought in leading to autism, as big a factor as genes, according to the largest analysis to date to look at how the brain disorder runs in families.
