Genetic map developed linking complex diseases

Scientists have created one of the most expansive analyses to date of the genetic factors at play in complex diseases …read more

Excessive cerebral spinal fluid and enlarged brain size in infancy are potential biomarkers for autism

Children who were later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder had excessive cerebrospinal fluid and enlarged brains in infancy, a new ...read more

DNA markers in low-IQ autism suggest heredity

Researchers who compared the DNA of patients with autism and intellectual disability to that of their unaffected siblings found that ...read more

Kids with Autism May Be Over Diagnosed with ADHD

This may result if their symptoms aren’t attentively followed to distinguish between focus problems or social shortages in kids with ASD incorrectly identified as having ADHD. “This is significant because drugs ...

Babble.com: What I Focus On As The Mother Of A Child With Autism

I know autism is called a spectrum. But most days it feels more like a see-saw and we're constantly trying ...read more

Children and teens with autism more likely to become preoccupied with video games

Children and teens with autism spectrum disorder use screen-based media, such as television and video games, more often than their ...read more

Lisa Kaas Boyle: Obama Leads America Toward Brain Awareness and a Brain Powered Economy

A Soldier's Story: My Brother and PTSD My brother has always been really smart and aware. So smart ...read more

Phil Butler: Playing From Below The Rim

Not one in 10 million of us will become so great at basketball. It is possible, however, for each of ...read more

Common autism supplement affects endocrine system

Plant-based diets are healthy. Plants are high in flavonoids. So flavonoids are healthy. At least that's the reasoning of many ...read more

Actress Provides Moving Explanation Of Why J. Cole’s Lyrics Are Offensive

Holly Robinson Peete is a well-known actress and autism activist. She first came across the lyrics to Drake's song "Jodeci Freestyle" when her 15-year-old son, R.J., who has autism, showed ...