autism

For Student With Autism, Having Service Animal in School Is 'Lifesaver'

By Zach Miners - Education - November 25, 2009

Service animals in schools can foster learning, but pushback from districts is not uncommon. more >>

'Love Hormone' May Trigger Jealousy, Too

Health - November 15, 2009

Oxytocin could be inappropriate for use with autism, expert cautions more >>

New Understanding of How the Brain Detects Emotion

Health - November 13, 2009

Study findings might further autism research more >>

Handwriting Skills May Lag in Kids With Autism

Health - November 9, 2009

Therapy to improve letter formation could boost self-esteem, researchers say more >>

Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids

Health - October 27, 2009

Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients more >>

Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism

Health - October 21, 2009

Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say more >>

Mercury Levels Not Abnormal in Autistic Children

Health - October 19, 2009

Study finds no differences when compared to kids without disorder more >>

Potential Pieces of Autism Puzzle Revealed

Health - October 7, 2009

Researchers identify possible genetic links, but urge further study more >>

Grandparents Can Join the Hunt for Causes of Autism

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - October 6, 2009

1 percent of kids may have autism—and environmental factors may play a role in higher rates. more >>

Autism May Be More Common Than Thought

Health - October 5, 2009

U.S. government study estimates that 1 of every 91 children is affected more >>

Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language

Health - August 5, 2009

Trouble seems to lie in visual processing, researchers say more >>

With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good

Health - July 27, 2009

Study finds no increase in gastrointestinal problems in kids with the disorder more >>

Autism and Vaccines: Is the Case Closed?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 22, 2009

U.S. News holds a roundtable discussion with pediatrician leaders spurred by our coverage of the issue. more >>

Parents of Children With Autism Report High Stress Levels

Health - July 17, 2009

Behavior problems, not additional caretaking, seem to cause the distress more >>

Ability to Consider Other People's Thoughts Grows After Age 6

Health - July 15, 2009

Brain scan study sheds light on social development more >>

Younger Teens Really Do Care What People Think

Health - July 15, 2009

The opinion of others is key to their self-image, study finds more >>

Personalized Medicine Moves Beyond Cancer, Entering Heart Care and More

By Katherine Hobson - Health - July 6, 2009

In Edward Abrahams's view, medical treatment should be tailored to each patient's characteristics. more >>

Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease

Health - July 6, 2009

Possible causes of disorder should now include celiac disease, study suggests more >>

Chromosome Abnormality Tied to Autistic Behavior in Mice

Health - June 26, 2009

Finding could help advance autism research in humans more >>

Standard IQ Test May Undervalue People With Autism

Health - June 19, 2009

Study shows they could solve problems faster than non-autistics on a different test more >>

Health Buzz: An Ineffective Autism Treatment and Other Health News

Health - June 2, 2009

Abortion access in wake of doctor's murder, and online groups that help parents choose among treatments more >>

Celexa May Not Help Kids With Autism

Health - June 1, 2009

Study finds no benefit, and more side effects, but not all agree more >>

Gene Gives Clues to Why Autism More Common in Boys

Health - May 20, 2009

Family study sheds more light on mysterious condition more >>

Brain Anatomy Could Point to Autism

Health - May 4, 2009

These children tend to have larger amygdala, a neural center for emotion more >>

What the Autism Gene Finding Means for Parents

By Deborah Kotz - Health - April 28, 2009

It's too soon to benefit babies, but maybe new therapies are somewhere down the road. more >>