Rett Syndrome gene dysfunction redefined

Researchers have discovered that the protein product of the gene MECP2, which is mutated in about 95% of Rett syndrome …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

BPA may affect the developing brain by disrupting gene regulation

Environmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a widespread chemical found in plastics and resins, may suppress a gene vital to ...read more

Elevated gluten antibodies found in children with autism

Elevated antibodies to gluten proteins of wheat found in children with autism in comparison to those without autism. Results from ...read more

Children with autism show increased positive social behaviors when animals are present

The presence of an animal can significantly increase positive social behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders, according to new ...read more

Jody Christopherson: Kim Weild : On Charles Mee’s New Play, soot and spit

A conversation with Kim Weild about her new collaboration at Arizona State University on Charles Mee's's soot and spit, a ...read more

Suggestions for the best gift for 2 almost 3 years old with autism

Some Hand Picked Recommendations I picked in facebook for gifts for 2 almost 3 years old with autismIf u go on amazon and type in sensory gifts it come up ...

Cooperation is improving autism treatment

There are effective treatments for people with autism, says Wouter Staal, professor of Autism Spectrum Disorders, in his inaugural lecture ...read more

First large scale study links autism and autoimmunity

A new study of more than 2,700 mothers of children with autism shows that about one in 10 mothers have ...read more