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Medical researchers have manipulated human stem cells into producing types of brain cells known to play important roles in neurodevelopmental ...read more

Scientists have shown that schizophrenia and a disorder associated with autism and learning difficulties share a common biological pathway. This ...read more

A look at how the brain processes information finds distinct pattern in autistic children. Using EEGs to track the brain's ...read more

Scientists are showing that while not all of the current interventions used to improve language among Autistic children are effective, ...read more

Created by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech with Milo: Verbs offers a versatile and entertaining speech therapy tool for children.  The app is for speech therapists working with children or parents ...

Smile and the world smiles with you -- but new research suggests that not all smiles are created equal. The ...read more

It is often stated that the latest and greatest consumer electronics have quickly eroded our social skills. While that may ...read more

Cells from individuals with autism spectrum disorders showed significantly decreased metabolism of the amino acid L-tryptophan, new research shows. The ...read more

Two aspects of attention -- reorienting focus and attending to social information -- do not seem to account for the ...read more

Grownups, adolescents, and many autistic kids love sensory toys. They could be distractions that are beautiful only to be used at home or when traveling to see family members. Cases of ...