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Feb 02, 2015 11:33 PM EST

Abandonment Increases The Risk Of Autism

New findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry show that children who were abandoned via institutional care may be at an increased risk for the behavioral health problem.

Jun 25, 2014 03:48 PM EDT

Adults with Asperger Syndrome at Increased Risk of Suicide

Asperger syndrome is characterized by symptoms of certain repetitive behaviors, clumsiness and difficulty socializing as part of an autism spectrum disorder. Though many diagnosed with the behavioral health issue can lead relatively normal lives, a recent study published in the journal Lancet Psychi...