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Tips On How To Reveal To Your Child That They Have Autism

Mar 14, 2017

Psychologists tell tips on how a parent can reveal to their child about their autism.

Vaccine-Autism Link Study is Allegedly Part of Trump Administration's $54 Billion Budget Cut

Mar 13, 2017

President Donald Trump's stance to study the alleged link between vaccine and autism stirs fear of hampered study and minimal funding among health sector.

Gut Bacteria Can Change Brain Function Even Behavior, Study Finds As Potential Cure For Autism

Mar 05, 2017

Gastroenterologist from the University of California, Los Angeles, Emeran Mayer has been studying the connections of the bacteria on a human brain. For instance, his study on autism has partly concluded that three-quarters of people with the disease suffer from gastrointestinal abnormality.

Vaccine Creates Fear, Is It Really A Life-Saving Shot?

Feb 27, 2017

Vaccine came as a hero along with the emerging infectious diseases however; some unproven “myth” creates issue disproving its use in some countries.

Early Autism Diagnosis Study Reveals An Unexpected Outcome

Feb 22, 2017

The insights from siblings of children with autism helped the researchers find a link with early diagnosis of autism. Siblings of children with autism are found to be more suseptible to autism themselves.

Autism Can Now Be Detected Even Before First Symptom Appears

Feb 16, 2017

A new study showed that autism can be detected earlier than the first symptom shows up.

Use Of Antidepressants While Pregnant Increases Chances Of Autism -- Study

Dec 17, 2015

A new study shows that the use of antidepressants during later stages of pregnancy will increase the chances of giving birth to a child with autism.

What Love Hormone Oxytocin Can Do For Autism

Oct 28, 2015

In a recent study by researchers from Australia, the team found a miracle drug for autism, the love hormone, oxytocin.

Authorities want more research on autism

Aug 04, 2015

The federal government wants to push for more research on autism to eventually win the battle against this condition.

Small test may diagnose autism, research suggests

Jul 05, 2015

A person with autism may be diagnosed with a smell test, a study suggests.

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.

Father’s Sperm May Reveal Clues to Autism Risk

Apr 15, 2015

Sperm may hold the secret about whether a man's child will be at an increased risk for developing autism, according to a new, small study.

Facts You Should Know About Autism

Apr 03, 2015

April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2 was the annual World Autism Awareness Day. Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in communicaton whether verbal or non-verbal, social interaction and propensity for repetitive behavior. There are many signs and facts about autism that everyone should be aware.