Autism May Be Diagnosed by Age Two
New study suggests that early screening may benefit some children
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Experimental Autism Drugs Aim to Improve Social Communication Skills
Experts caution that addressing lingering questions will require more research.
Untangling the Ties between Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Autism and OCD frequently accompany each other; scientists are studying both to understand how they differ
Genetic Tests for Autism Can Sometimes Change Lives
The assays don't always yield results, but the information they offer can, at times, alter the course of treatment or prevention
Why Are There So Few Autism Specialists?
Lack of interest, training and pay may limit the supply
How History Forgot the Woman Who Defined Autism
Grunya Sukhareva characterized autism nearly two decades before Austrian doctors Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger
Does Autism Raise the Risk of PTSD?
The two conditions share many traits, but the connection has been largely overlooked until now
Serotonin Revived as a Possible Target for Autism Treatments
Speeding up the chemical messenger’s action makes autism-modeling mice more social
Study Ties Autism to Maternal High Blood Pressure, Diabetes
Children born to women who had diabetes or high blood pressure while pregnant are at an increased risk of autism, two new studies suggest
Brains of Children with Autism Show Unusual Folding Patterns
The brains of children with autism fold differently than those of their typical peers. Whether they are unusually smooth or convoluted depends on location and age
