Health News Archives

Scans Show Sound-Processing Deficits in Autistic Kids
Difficulty may underpin language, listening impairments found in disorder, study says

Health Needs of Autistic Children Often Unmet
Expenses greater than those for kids with other special needs, report shows

Health Tip: Signs That a Child May Be Autistic
Symptoms may range from mild to disabling

Rainy Areas in U.S. Show Higher Autism Rates
Researchers note that environmental toxins might trigger genetic vulnerability

Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine
Parent advocate disagrees, noting that only one potential mechanism was studied

Robot Playmates Help Autistic Kids With Social Skills
Researchers say finding could be used for creation of new therapy tools

Autistic Children Make Limited Eye Contact
Finding could offer doctors a chance to treat the disorder earlier

Parents of Autistic Children Are Often Aloof Themselves
Finding buttresses idea that disorder has genetic roots

Common Mechanisms May Contribute to Autism’s Mutations
Inherited gene deletions affect developing brain's ability to make neural connections

Being Born Small, Early Raises Autism Risk
CDC study found link was most pronounced for low-birth-weight girls