Autism Spectrum Disorder : Science World Report

Apr 12, 2017 05:34 AM EDT

Only 1 In 3 Autistic Teens Has A Driver's Licence

Autistic teens can drive. All they need is their parents' support.

Oct 18, 2016 06:00 AM EDT

Shakespeare's Play Help Children With Autism Improve Their Social Skills

A new study claims that Shakespeare’s play can help improve social skills of autistic kids.

Sep 28, 2016 04:43 AM EDT

Researchers Found Direct Link Between 'Teashirt' Genes And Children With Autiism, Kidney Problems

A new study revealed that 'Teashirt' gene is directly related to autism and kidney problems.

Feb 17, 2016 01:15 AM EST

Could Early Autism Screenings Actually Be Harmful?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is unsure at this time whether autism screenings for young children is beneficial or if it could even potentially be harmful, according to a recent statement from the agency.

Jan 25, 2016 02:51 PM EST

Autism: Group Therapy Helps Social Skills In Adolescent Patients

Children and adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)--a group of developmental disabilities that can result in social, communication and behavioral challenges--become more conscious that they're different than others when their intelligence is unaffected.

Dec 30, 2015 04:19 PM EST

5 Breakthrough Medical Treatments in 2015

What medical advances happened in 2015? There were a lot of them! Here are five great ones.

Dec 18, 2015 11:55 AM EST

Neurotransmitter Linked to Autism: New Possibilities for Treatment

A new discovery could offer valuable new insights into understanding and even treating autism. For the first time ever, scientists have linked a specific neurotransmitter in the brain with autistic behavior.

Dec 04, 2015 08:33 PM EST

Processing Facial Expressions For ASD Patients Can Be Difficult: Here's Why

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have difficulties processing the emotions that certain facial expressions convey.

Nov 18, 2015 12:37 PM EST

Autism: New Treatment Options May Available, Oxytocin Increase Could Help

Olga Peñagarikano and Daniele Piomelli have recently made advancements in finding out if oxytocin levels could have a positive effect on those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Nov 13, 2015 10:31 AM EST

Autism Estimated To Affect 1 in 45 Children

Health officials now estimate that as many as one in 45 children have autism.

Oct 15, 2015 03:37 PM EDT

'Social Brain' Impaired In Children With Autism

A new study shows that the "social" part of the brain in childern with autism is underdeveloped.

Sep 23, 2015 03:23 PM EDT

Autism: Exergaming Helps Patients With Executive Function Impairments

Children with autism who experience executive function impairments may benefit from "exergaming" according to a recent study conducted by researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.