Researchers ferret out function of autism gene

Researchers say it’s clear that some cases of autism are hereditary, but have struggled to draw direct links between the …read more

Child neurologist finds potential route to better treatments for Fragile X, autism

Researchers describe a major reason why current medications only moderately alleviate Fragile X symptoms. His team discovered that three specific ...read more

Weighted Blanket For Autism product review by Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Althea W. Larson Occupational TherapistAs a pediatric occupational therapist, I often recommend way to blankets to families who are children with sensory processing difficulties recently I worked with a ...

Women abused as children more likely to have children with autism

Women who experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse as children are more likely to have a child with autism than ...read more

Brenda Rothman: The Secret Shame Of Motherhood

We are worthy because we are there every day with love, hope and faith. We love. We laugh. ...read more

Genetic changes that may contribute to the onset of schizophrenia identified

Scientists have discovered rare genetic changes that may be responsible for the onset of schizophrenia. Several of these same genetic ...read more

No benefit found from oxytocin treatment for autism

The so-called trust hormone, oxytocin, may not improve the symptoms of children with autism, a new study has found. In ...read more

Lisa M. Dietlin: Making a Difference: The World of Giving on Father’s Day

Each day dads are investing money, time and skills in their own kids and the community as a whole, making ...read more

Could novel drug target autism and fetal alcohol disorder?

A surprising new study reveals a common molecular vulnerability in autism and fetal alcohol disorder. Both have social impairment symptoms ...read more

Nearly one-third of children with autism also have ADHD

Researchers have found that children with co-occurrence of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders face greater impairments. ...read more

First comprehensive and prospective characterization of a genetic subtype of autism

A new study describes the clinical presentation of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and will help guide future research and clinical care. ...read more

Child neurologist finds potential route to better treatments

Weighted Blanket For Autism product review by Pediatric

Women abused as children more likely to have

Brenda Rothman: The Secret Shame Of Motherhood

Genetic changes that may contribute to the onset

No benefit found from oxytocin treatment for autism

Lisa M. Dietlin: Making a Difference: The

Could novel drug target autism and fetal alcohol

Nearly one-third of children with autism also have

First comprehensive and prospective characterization of a genetic