Autism Prevalence Jumps 16 Percent, CDC Says
Rising awareness of the condition’s characteristics may contribute to an increase in reporting
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Some Mutations Tied to Autism May Be Passed Down from Fathers
The findings go against previous studies that suggest mutations are inherited from mothers
Ask Me First: What Self-Assessments Can Tell Us about Autism
Self-report questionnaires gain popularity in Autism spectrum research and clinical practice
Decoding the Overlap between Autism and ADHD
The two conditions often coincide, but the search for common biological roots turns up conflicting evidence
Autism Shares Brain Signature with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Gene expression patterns in the brains of people with these conditions, new research finds
The Prevalence of Autism in the U.S. Appears Steady
New data suggest the rate hovers between two and three percent
Why Autism Seems to Cluster in Some Immigrant Groups
Cultural barriers lead clinicians to misdiagnose or miss kids with the condition
Technology from Harry Potter Movies Brings Magic of Brain into Focus
Software lets scientists explore the brain in 3-D and perform “virtual dissections”
How to Get Children with Autism to Sleep
Poor-quality sleep may heighten behaviors including hyperactivity, compulsions and aggressiveness
