Bird study finds key info about human speech-language development

A study has shown for the first time how two tiny molecules regulate a gene implicated in speech and language …read more

Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.: The Real Link Between Creativity and Mental Illness

The romantic notion that mental illness and creativity are linked is so prominent in the public consciousness that it is ...read more

How Children With And Without Autism Copy Actions Differently

By: Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer Published: 04/08/2013 12:27 PM EDT on MyHealthNewsDaily When imitating the behavior ...read more

Autistic children can outgrow difficulty understanding visual cues and sounds

Scientists have shown that high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children appear to outgrow a critical social communication disability. Younger children ...read more

Researchers identify specific fetal antigens attacked by maternal antibodies

Researchers have identified the specific antibodies that target fetal brain proteins in the blood of a subset of women whose ...read more

Breastfeeding possible deterrent to autism

The emergence of autism in young children appears to result from dysmyelination of brain neurons, related to inadequate supply of ...read more

Children who have autism far more likely to have tummy troubles

Children with autism experience gastrointestinal upsets such as constipation, diarrhea and sensitivity to foods six-to-eight times more often than do ...read more

No more ‘flying blind’ on autism

A system that uses a digital wristband and a mobile app could someday predict future outbursts among autistic children, allowing ...read more

The Surprising Benefits of Weighted Blankets for Individuals with Autism Syndromes

Weighted blankets are a popular therapeutic tool that can benefit individuals with autism syndromes. These blankets are designed to have extra weight, which can provide a sense of deep pressure ...

Genes involved in birth defects may also lead to mental illness

Gene mutations that cause cell signaling networks to go awry during embryonic development and lead to major birth defects may ...read more