Children in Norway born to immigrant mothers have 7 times the autism rate — but scientists aren’t sure why
Mothers with an immigrant background may be an important risk factor for autism.
Tag: autism
Oxytocin is not a viable treatment for children and teenagers with autism, after all
One of the largest studies on this topic finds that the hormone simply doesn't improve social skills.
Human fecal transplant reduces autism symptoms by almost 50%, study finds
A surprising way to treat at least some autism cases.
High levels of estrogen in womb might increase risk of developing autism
Contrary to popular belief, estrogen hormones masculinize the brain in many mammals. The new findings might explain why boys are ...
Yet another study shows that vaccines don’t cause autism
Vaccines don't cause autism -- the myth just needs to go away.
Genetics may be more important for perfect pitch than musical training
Mozart's talent for spotting a tone without a reference may be more influenced by genetics than previously thought.
Autism may actually extend across three spectrums, not just one
As if the disorder wasn't complicated enough.
Music therapy makes children with autism more socially aware
Individuals with autism hear much more than regular people -- and music seems to help them communicate better.
DDT exposure in pregnant women linked to autism in offspring
Although the insecticide was banned decades ago, it still persists in the environment.
Children with autism are actually less likely to be vaccinated, new study finds
I'll be seeing you in the comment section.
New objective blood test could diagnose autism in children
The test could be a game changer for identifying autism.
Older fathers tend to raise geekier children
Age matters!
Baby brain scans and machine learning algorithm can predict autism
Even diagnosing autism is difficult, let alone predict it -- from a single scan!
Speech and language deficits aren’t to blame for autistic children’s tantrums
Knowing what it's not brings us one step closer to understanding what it is.
Autistic toddlers don’t avoid eye contact on purpose. They do, however, miss the social significance of the gaze
A longstanding debate is put to rest.
About 100,000 years ago, people with autism were championed, not shunned, and may even have shaped human evolution
Their unique skills provided a huge advantage to the groups who embraced them.
Why the Anti-Vaxxers Threaten Us All
There is no link between autism and vaccinations. Yet the science has not persuaded anti-vaxxers.
Autistic people have feelings and emotions, study finds
It pains me that studies like this have to be made.
A simple sniff test might diagnose autism in toddlers
Children with autism spectrum disorder do not react as well to pleasant or foul smells compared to non-ASD children. Previously, ...
Ecstasy might be used to relieve Anxiety in Autistic adults in new clinical trial
Some researchers are considering a pilot treatment that involves MDMA, the active psychoactive ingredient in ecstasy pills, to help adults ...