The brain's neural thermostat - Living with Autism

Scientists observed in vivo that neocortical neurons, cells that control higher functions such as sight, language and spatial reasoning, have …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

Autistic kids have poorer sleep quality than their peers into teens

Children with autistic spectrum disorders have poorer sleep quality than their peers right up to their teens. ...read more

Autism risk spotted at birth in abnormal placentas

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

Subset of children considered to have autism may be misdiagnosed

Children with a genetic disorder called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, who frequently are believed to also have autism, often may be ...read more

iPod applications for Autistic

This list contributed by NorawyMom at the autism-pdd.net iPod applications that may be relevant for people with autism/Asperger and the people who work with them. https://www.conovercompany.com/ATIA/ - Functional Skills System, with 3,200 ...

Babble.com: What I Focus On As The Mother Of A Child With Autism

I know autism is called a spectrum. But most days it feels more like a see-saw and we're constantly trying ...read more

Rapper Apologizes For Autism Lyric

SAN DIEGO — Rapper J. Cole is apologizing to those with autism and their families for an offensive lyric.<br ...read more

Higher levels of several toxic metals found in children with autism

Researchers have found significantly higher levels of toxic metals in children with autism, compared to typical children. They hypothesize that ...read more