The number of people diagnosed with autism has jumped by 787 percent in the past two decades, a new study shows, likely an effect of increasing recognition.
Sep 27, 2021
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(HealthDay)—Eating well and exercising regularly can be a challenge for anyone. But for those with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities, that challenge is exponentially greater.
Sep 24, 2021
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Unusual visual inspection of objects by infants 9 months of age and older is predictive of a later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new UC Davis Health study has found.
Sep 24, 2021
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A therapy for infants showing early signs of autism reduces the chance of the child meeting diagnostic criteria for autism at three years of age. That's according to our new research, published today in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
Sep 21, 2021
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Therapy with babies boosts social development, reducing clinical autism diagnosis by two-thirds A parent-led intervention that supports the social development of babies displaying early signs of autism has significantly reduced ...
Sep 20, 2021
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New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that autistic individuals are less likely to identify as heterosexual and more likely to identify with a diverse range of sexual orientations than non-autistic individuals.
Sep 20, 2021
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New Western Australian research is using high-tech 3D facial scans to give us a better understanding of the genetic causes of autism.
Sep 17, 2021
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Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone.
Sep 15, 2021
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Autism affects about 2% of children in the United States, and about 30% of these children have seizures. Recent large-scale genetic studies have revealed that genetic variants in a sodium channel, called voltage-gated sodium ...
Sep 14, 2021
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New research led by psychologists at Edge Hill University has placed a spotlight on the quality of life and mental health issues experienced by adults diagnosed with autism.
Sep 14, 2021
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