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MMR vaccine not linked to autism, even in high-risk kids

October 26, 2015

MMR vaccine not linked to autism, even in high-risk kids

The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is not linked to development of autism spectrum disorders, even among children considered to be at risk, a large new study finds.

Low iron intake during pregnancy linked with autism

October 25, 2015

Low iron intake during pregnancy linked with autism

For children whose mothers had low supplemental iron and other risk factors, researchers at the University of California, Davis found a five-fold greater risk of autism.

Next for Google: big autism project

October 25, 2015

Next for Google: big autism project

To learn more about the genetics behind autism, researchers are planning to sequence the genomes of thousands of people—and they've enlisted a partner who knows a thing or two about sifting through scads of data.

Man with autism credits ballet with saving his life

October 25, 2015

Man with autism credits ballet with saving his life

A 20-year-old man diagnosed with the most severe form of autism at a young age now stars in a premier ballet company that he credits with saving his life.

Retired police officer educating first responders across US on autism safety

October 25, 2015

Retired police officer educating first responders across US on autism safety

A retired police officer from Michigan has made it his mission to educate first-responders and others about how to more effectively interact with people with autism spectrum disorder.

Environmental pollution linked to autism, schizophrenia, study shows

October 25, 2015

Environmental pollution linked to autism, schizophrenia, study shows

Exposure to environmental pollution may cause brain changes that make people more vulnerable to developing autism or schizophrenia, according to a new study published in Environmental Heath Perspectives.

Florida Boy Scout won’t let autism stand in way of Eagle Scout dreams

October 25, 2015

Florida Boy Scout won’t let autism stand in way of Eagle Scout dreams

A Florida teen who has earned more than 70 merit badges, led 50 Boy Scouts and adult volunteers in an effort to beautify a special needs facility in his community Saturday, FloridaToday.com reported.

Explaining autism to a child who’s affected by autism

October 25, 2015

Explaining autism to a child who’s affected by autism

Several years ago, my child was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Our pediatric neuropsychologist suggested we wait to talk about it with our son, who was then nearly eight.

'Autisms' a more appropriate term than 'autism,' geneticists say

October 24, 2015

'Autisms' a more appropriate term than 'autism,' geneticists say

There are so many different genetic forms of autism that using the singular term, autism, is misleading, researchers say.

Oxytocin nasal spray may improve brain activity in autistic children

October 24, 2015

Oxytocin nasal spray may improve brain activity in autistic children

Researchers at Yale University have discovered a potential new treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders: the hormone oxytocin.