New Study Finding: Autism Is Thrice More Common in Boys, and Vitamin D Has Something To Do With It

Medicine & Technology Dec 14, 2020

An insufficiency in Vitamin D on the side of a mother could explain why autism spectrum disorder or ASD is thrice more typical in boys.

Supermarket Chain Aldi Withdraws Times Table Placemat from Inventory After Autistic Boy Points Out Awkward Miscalculation

May 22, 2020

A 4-year-old autistic boy obsessed with numbers spots an embarrassing mistake in one of the items sold by Aldi. A multiplication table placemat that said '12x12=60' was pulled out of inventory in 500 Australian stores due to the clever boy's discovery.

On World Autism Awareness Day, a look at how the disorder was named

Apr 02, 2019

Greater awareness of autism spectrum disorder will result in greater understanding and inclusion

Autism Spectrum Disorder Maybe Caused By Weak Maternal Immune System

Mar 22, 2017

Scientists have found out that autism spectrum disorder might be caused by the weak maternal immune system.

Eating Fruits & Vegetables is Not Always Healthy: Pesticides Linked to ADHD, Cancer & Autism Spectrum Disorder

Mar 13, 2017

Eating plant-based food doesn't always mean having a healthy diet since pesticides lurk in some of the common fruits and vegetables.

There Is An Increasing Prevalence Rate Of Autism Spectrum Disorder In the US - Study

Nov 19, 2015

Autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed in 1 of every 45 children between ages 3 and 17 years, which is a significant rise based on the CDC's estimated prevalence of 1 in every 68 from 2011 to 2013.

Parent Training Can Improve Behavior in Children with Autism

Apr 22, 2015

One of the biggest challenges that parents face with children with autism spectrum disorder is behavior and how to teach proper behavior to their children. According to a new study, parent training seems to be the key. Teaching parents specific tactics to deal with serious behavior problems appears to be the best way to reduce behavioral issues in young children with autism.

Mice Sing in Similar Fashion to Songbirds, We Just Can't Hear It

Apr 01, 2015

Mice Sing Similar to Songbirds

The Connection Between Autism and Gut Bacteria May Be Real

Mar 25, 2015

Parents of autistic children all understand what to expect with their children, and John Rodakis is no different. Like so many, he was familiar with many of the symptoms that include lack of energy, delayed speech, the strict need to routine and more. However, when John's son came down with strep throat and placed on antibiotics, his son's symptoms began to decrease dramatically.

Air pollutants have been linked to development of Autism Spectrum Disorders, according to a recent study

Oct 24, 2014

Air pollutants such as cyanide, styrene and chromium have been linked to development of Autism Spectrum Disorders, according to a recent study