Autism spectrum disorders
Screening may miss signs of autism, especially in girls: study
(HealthDay)—An important checklist used to screen for autism can miss subtle clues in some children, delaying their eventual diagnosis.
May 21, 2018
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Autism is not linked to eating fish in pregnacy
A major study examining the fish-eating habits of pregnant women has found that they are not linked to autism or autistic traits in their children.
May 21, 2018
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Scientists just beginning to understand autistic adults' unique health needs
In the 1990s, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children rose sharply. These children are now entering adulthood, yet physicians and scientists know very little about the health outcomes they might face. ...
May 11, 2018
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Much international consensus regarding employment in autism
(HealthDay)—There is international consensus as to the importance of work experience and vocational training for helping individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) obtain employment, according to a study presented ...
May 10, 2018
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Meet Nao, the robot that helps treat kids with autism
(HealthDay)—It may seem counterintuitive, but a robot might help kids with autism interact better with humans.
May 9, 2018
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What helps adults with autism get and keep a job?
(HealthDay)—Adults with autism face many challenges, and one of the biggest is finding and keeping a job.
May 9, 2018
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New study links strong pupillary light reflex in infancy to later autism diagnosis
A new study published in Nature Communications shows that infants who are later diagnosed with autism react more strongly to sudden changes in light. This finding provides support for the view that sensory processing plays ...
May 7, 2018
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Study shows minorities widely underrepresented in autism diagnoses
In education circles, it is widely accepted that minorities are overrepresented in special education. New research from the University of Kansas has found, in terms of autism, minorities are widely underrepresented in special ...
May 4, 2018
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Why children with autism may be at risk of bullying
Children with autism may be at risk from bullying because they are more willing to accept unfair behaviour say psychologists.
May 3, 2018
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Scientists find possible autism biomarker in cerebrospinal fluid
Autism diagnosis is slow and cumbersome, but new findings linking a hormone called vasopressin to social behavior in monkeys and autism in people may change that. Low vasopressin in cerebrospinal fluid was related to less ...
May 2, 2018
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