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The World of Autism

Autism subtype arising from a cluster of genes that regulate cholesterol metabolism and brain development has been identified by researchers at Harvard

AutMedAI, a new medlinkmachine learning/medlink (ML) model, enhances early detection of medlinkAutism Spectrum Disorder/medlink (ASD) with minimal medical and background data.

Nitric oxide's role in brain disorders can be used in treating autism, Alzheimer's disease, and brain cancers.

Y chromosome plays a role in increasing the likelihood of autism, providing a potential explanation for the higher rates in males. (!--ref1--) h2What

New research has found that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Alzheimer's disease may share common molecular mechanisms. Professor Haitham Amal, head

A medical engineering professor at the University of South Florida is utilizing advanced imaging and virtual reality techniques to craft an intricate brain map.

The extent of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) varies across children. Certain children diagnosed with ASD, also known as medlinkautism/medlink, may

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Small Stories Big Thoughts is an endearing collection of stories by the 17-year-old Aditi Sowmyanarayan, who did not let her neurodiverse condition hinder her creativity

Navigating the challenges of autism in Indian schools: parents share experiences and experts emphasize the need for inclusive education.

The National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Education should promote routine early screenings of children for autistic spectrum disorders, much like they are promoted for vision and hearing problems, says a new report from the National Research Council of the National Academies.

Based on a thorough review of clinical and epidemiological studies, neither the mercury-based vaccine preservative thimerosal nor the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine are associated with autism, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.

Good afternoon. On behalf of the Institute of Medicine and the entire committee, I would like to welcome reporters and guests to the release of our report, Vaccines and Autism.

For children with autism and a class of genetic disorders, exposure to diagnostic ultrasound in the first trimester of pregnancy is linked to increased autism severity, according to a study by researchers at UW Medicine, UW Bothell and Seattle Children's Research Institute.

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The chances of a child developing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are higher if the mother is exposed to high levels of fine particulate air pollution during pregnancy, a recent study suggests. This increased risk was associated specifically with exposure in the last three months of pregnancy, the researchers found.

Mercury does not cause autism, another study now concludes. The levels of mercury in the urine of children with autism were no higher than urine mercury levels

Babies whose moms lived within a mile of crops treated with widely used pesticides were more likely to develop autism, according to new research.

The cost of supporting a person with autism over that individual's lifetime can be as high as $2.4 million, a new study estimates.

A small clinical trial suggests that suramin can reverse some autism symptoms with one dose, based on the theory of cell danger response.

More than 80 percent of Rising Tide Car Wash's employees have autism — and its owners hope to increase that number soon.

Julia is part of Sesame Street's campaign to help kids with autism feel loved and accepted.

Children are more likely to have autism if their mothers had the flu or a prolonged fever during the first or second trimester of pregnancy.

Famous golfer and his wife establish $30 million center to bring all treatment options under one roof.

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April is Designated World Autism Month

A partnership to raise awareness of the Autism Society of North Carolina and the services available for those with autism

With offices in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs, Atlanta Specialized Care offers a variety of counseling interventions to address many challenges but is unique in their additional area of expertise working with adults on the autism spectrum.

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Williams' new video, released for World Autism Month, gives a voice to both autistic children and their parents

In addition to the shoes being released in a soothing range of colors, they have also done away with shoelaces and complex attachments.

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The autism charity say the happy meals made such a difference to families some of whose children are struggling to eat other foods due to sensory issues

Autistic students have long needed two separate diagnoses before receiving extra help at school, but from October that will no longer be the case.

Isaac Doman could not talk until he was eight years old. Now he's directing his own short films for an award-winning company.

IBM is hiring 10 employees with autism at its Client Innovation Centre in Ballarat, joining the growing trend of neurodiversity programs in the workplace.

As more children are diagnosed with both anorexia and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), experts call for more research to come up with better treatment and support.

An Indian Catholic priest who claims parents' adultery and masturbation causes autism in children, and who claims to have "cured" autism through prayer, cancels a series of religious retreats in Australia.

Lego is being used in both informal and clinical sessions to improve the communication and cooperation skills of children with autism.

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In honor of autism awareness month, Jared Kennedy reflects on his daughter Lucy's experience as a part of a church community:

Kelly couldn’t wait to talk after the service. She met Megan and me in the stairwell on our way to the children’s wing. “I have to tell you about Lucy’s morning!” At that moment, anxious questions filled my head. “Did she bolt from the classroom? Did she have a meltdown? Did anyone get hurt?”

Lucy was diagnosed with Autism at age 3. Over the past five years, we’ve pressed into daily therapy and training with love, and we’ve seen our little redhead grow and progress. Lucy’s verbal and language skills were essentially non-existent at the time of her diagnosis. Now she can clearly ask us to play “Let It Be” or “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” on the car stereo. But Lucy still struggles profoundly. She has some obsessive tendencies. For example, (in addition to the Beatles) she’s a fan of Martina McBride’s Christmas album, and we’re still playing it in the car a week after Easter. Though she’s grown in social awareness and language skill, we’ve seen the gap between Lucy’s actual age and her developmental age steadily increase. At age 8, we’re still working on potty training. And some of Lucy’s more persistently negative behaviors—such as frequent tantrums and bolting away from tutors and care givers—are more like those you’d expect from a toddler.

That’s why, when Kelly greeted us in the stairwell, I didn’t immediately expect the best. But this was good news. It was a baptism Sunday. At the service, one of our youth who recently graduated ...

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What one night at lacrosse practice showed me about who he is becoming.

April is my bittersweet month, when the world turns blue for autism awareness, when it’s more conscious of the thing that is my constant companion. But after April, the world sometimes forgets.

I cannot.

When he was little, our neurologist commended us for being proactive in seeking Noah’s Asperger’s Diagnosis. Strange, I thought. As if we could wait, when Noah was flapping, refusing eye contact, and fixating; as if other parents would have missed it. But they do. Parents miss things. We are so fallible. We are busted and time-weary and inexperienced. Sometimes we don’t see things until later, when a child on the spectrum stands out among his peers like a road flare in the dark.

Tuesday was the first lacrosse practice of the year for Noah. Lacrosse requires a hand-eye coordination that’s so hard for him. He’s also started with a new league, where he knows neither the coaches nor the players. On this night, my husband was traveling and I had neglected to ensure my son had all required equipment. Being only passingly familiar with lacrosse, I eyeballed his gloves, helmet, and stick and thought we were covered.

We were, in fact, not.

We were missing Noah’s pads, his jersey, and a pair of shorts. He was going to have to practice in sweatpants, indoors. This would be unremarkable, save for the fact that he was also wearing a long-sleeved shirt, and Noah sweats like a hog in July. What’s more? We’d forgotten his sports bottle. I had visions of Noah’s heat-stroking, unprotected body being pelted by balls as he begged the coach for water.

The only thing “right” that night was the fact that we were punctual, and had just enough time to approach ...

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This End of Project Report describes an innovative Transition to Work Programme for young people with autistic spectrum diagnoses and is the result of a pilot programme developed by Lothian Autistic Society (LAS) and Scottish Outdoor Education Centres (SOEC) and made possible through funding from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). The pilot had the twin aims of developing employability skills and exploring the therapeutic value of the outdoors. 

Applied Behavior Analysis is administered frequently to 0-3-year-olds in the state’s Early Intervention system.

Researcher: Jordan Hashemi, Duke University Description: Jordan Hashemi talks about an easy-to-use app to screen for autism.