IVF for male infertility linked to increased risk of intellectual disability and autism in children

Kennedy Krieger Institute has announced a new, pilot initiative to help identify the red flags of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) ...read more

By: Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer Published: 03/29/2013 07:20 AM EDT on MyHealthNewsDaily Despite concerns by some ...read more

According to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. Autistic children may be at greater risk of suicide ideation and attempts, according to recent research. In addition, studies have shown that ...

Men who have children at older ages are more likely to have grandchildren with autism compared to younger grandfathers, according ...read more

Uncovering a Common Mutation The symptoms are gradual and insidious. An infant or toddler begins to withdraw from social interaction and to take refuge in solitary, often repetitive behaviors. As the ...

Researchers have figured out how to measure an infant's risk of developing autism by looking for abnormalities in his/her placenta ...read more

An overview of behavioral, developmental, and neuroscience perspectives on social attention problems in autism, and new research at the MIND Institute on related virtual reality treatment methods. Series: "MIND Institute ...

Maternal use of valproate (a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other neuropsychological disorders) during pregnancy was associated ...read more

Low-birth-weight babies with a particular brain abnormality are at greater risk for autism, according to a new study that could ...read more

The biggest study of fetal growth and autism to date has reported that babies whose growth is at either extreme ...read more