Autism : Science World Report

Apr 06, 2015 10:37 PM EDT

Researchers Have Found A New Language Delay In Children With Autism

Health officials are continually learning new and interesting facts about autism.

Mar 26, 2015 07:21 PM EDT

Antibiotics May Improve The Symptoms Of Autism

Could antibiotics improve the symptoms of autism? For the son of John Rodakis, it seemed to be the case.

Mar 10, 2015 11:38 AM EDT

Autism May Signal Higher Intelligence In Some Affected Individuals

Researchers are continuously learning about autism, a behavioral disorder that's estimated to affect about 1 in 68 children in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and about 1 in 100 children in the United Kingdom.

Mar 09, 2015 10:09 AM EDT

Your Brain Structure Depends on How Trusting You Are of Others

How trusting are you? It may depend on the circuits in your brain. Scientists have found that there are differences in brain structure depending on how trusting you are of others.

Mar 05, 2015 11:47 PM EST

How Much Of A Role Do Genetics Play In Autism?

Previous studies have linked an increased risk of the behavioral health issue, Autism, to numerous environmental health conditions. However, a recent study links genetic makeup to 74 to 98 percent of cases.

Mar 03, 2015 07:45 AM EST

Scientists Discover Possible Link Between BPA Exposure and Autism

There's may actually be an association between bisphenol-A (BPA) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. Scientists have found that BPS is not metabolized well in children with ASD.

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.

Feb 02, 2015 01:12 PM EST

Researchers Examine How The Brain Works With Autism Experienced 'Ownership'

As scientists work to better understand the brain in individual's with the behavioral health issue, researchers at Monash University and Deakin University have examined new theories about how autism is focused on the way in which the brain combines new information from its senses, along with prior k...

Jan 23, 2015 11:25 PM EST

Could 'Video Feedback' Therapy Help Curb The Risk Of Autism Spectrum Disorders?

Recent findings published in The Lancet Psychiatry show how therapy that involves "therapy feedback" could potentially help prevent autism from developing in infants at risk for the behavioral issue.

Jan 12, 2015 12:09 PM EST

Scientist Spot Brain Protein that May Cause Autism When Disrupted

Scientists have taken a closer look at synapses in the human brain and now, they may have discovered a mechanism linked to autism. They've identified a protein that, when disrupted, could lead to the development of autism.

Dec 31, 2014 09:11 AM EST

Pet Dogs Can Improve the Social Skills of Children with Autism

Researchers have discovered that having a pet dog can improve the social skills of children with autism.

Dec 30, 2014 05:30 PM EST

Pets Work As A Social Catalyst For Children With Autism

If your child is dealing with autism, a pet may be a good social catalyst for him or her. Researchers at the University of Missouri found that a dog can greatly improve his or her ability to interact with others.