New data reveal extent of genetic overlap between major mental disorders

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 ...

Would we be giddy with delight if she could make us a fortune counting cards? I suppose. But that's not ...read more

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

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 ...

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

In the 21st century, many parents are slowing down, questioning what they've been told, and discovering that preparing themselves for ...read more

Researchers say they have found that a gene already implicated in human speech disorders and epilepsy is also needed for ...read more

I thought about the pity people show toward Bud and his limitations, and I thought about how little Bud ...read more

Neuroscientists have discovered a brain anomaly that explains why some people diagnosed with autism cannot easily recognize faces -- a ...read more

Dave and Sandy Krikac, like many parents, hoped that their daughter would be able to grow up, find a job, ...read more