New data reveal extent of genetic overlap between major mental disorders

Good for people with autism

The largest genome-wide study of its kind has determined how much five major mental illnesses are traceable to the same …read more 

Related Posts
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 ...
READ MORE
Jess Wilson:  When My Daughter Saw The Music
Would we be giddy with delight if she could make us a fortune counting cards? I suppose. But that's not ...read more
READ MORE
Kennedy Krieger Institute has announced a new, pilot initiative to help identify the red flags of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) ...read more
READ MORE
By: Beverly & Pack
Autism is a disorder that affects several Americans. Normally the disorder is diagnosed when a person is quite young. Therefore, several children have been diagnosed as autistic.Wandering is a major ...
READ MORE
Scientists have shown that high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children appear to outgrow a critical social communication disability. Younger children ...read more
READ MORE
Roy Dittmann:  If I Could Turn Back Time: The Top Regrets of Parents With Children Who Have Autism
In the 21st century, many parents are slowing down, questioning what they've been told, and discovering that preparing themselves for ...read more
READ MORE
Researchers say they have found that a gene already implicated in human speech disorders and epilepsy is also needed for ...read more
READ MORE
Mary McLaughlin:  (Dis)ability Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
I thought about the pity people show toward Bud and his limitations, and I thought about how little Bud ...read more
READ MORE
Neuroscientists have discovered a brain anomaly that explains why some people diagnosed with autism cannot easily recognize faces -- a ...read more
READ MORE
Bus 52:  Our Thrift Store (VIDEO)
Dave and Sandy Krikac, like many parents, hoped that their daughter would be able to grow up, find a job, ...read more
READ MORE
The Surprising Benefits of Weighted Blankets for Individuals
Jess Wilson: When My Daughter Saw The
New initiative provides free developmental assessments for children
Wandering Is a Major Concern for Parents of
Autistic children can outgrow difficulty understanding visual cues
Roy Dittmann: If I Could Turn Back
Gene found to foster synapse formation in the
Mary McLaughlin: (Dis)ability Is In The Eye
Difficulty in recognizing faces in autism linked to
Bus 52: Our Thrift Store (VIDEO)

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.