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Autism News



'Love Hormone' May Trigger Jealousy, Too
Sun Nov 15, 2009, 09:00
Oxytocin could be inappropriate for use with autism, expert cautions.
News Topics : Hormones: Misc, Behavior, Autism


New Understanding of How the Brain Detects Emotion
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 16:00
Study findings might further autism research.
News Topics : Brain, Autism


Handwriting Skills May Lag in Kids With Autism
Mon Nov 09, 2009, 16:00
Therapy to improve letter formation could boost self-esteem, researchers say.
News Topics : Neurology, Autism


Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
Tue Oct 27, 2009, 16:00
Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients.
News Topics : Schizophrenia, Prescription Drugs, Obesity, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Autism


Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
Thu Oct 22, 2009, 06:00
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Research & Development, Hormones: Misc, Genetics, Behavior, Autism


Mercury Levels Not Abnormal in Autistic Children
Mon Oct 19, 2009, 16:00
Study finds no differences when compared to kids without disorder.
News Topics : Vaccines, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Child Development, Autism


Potential Pieces of Autism Puzzle Revealed
Wed Oct 07, 2009, 14:00
Researchers identify possible genetic links, but urge further study.
News Topics : Research & Development, Genetics, Genetic Disorders, DNA, Autism


Autism May Be More Common Than Thought
Mon Oct 05, 2009, 09:00
U.S. government study estimates that 1 of every 91 children is affected.
News Topics : Neurology, Kids: Misc, Demographics, Autism


Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language
Wed Aug 05, 2009, 16:00
Trouble seems to lie in visual processing, researchers say.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Learning Disabilities: Misc, Kids: Misc, Friendship, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Autism


With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good
Mon Jul 27, 2009, 09:00
Study finds no increase in gastrointestinal problems in kids with the disorder.
News Topics : Irregularity / Constipation, Gastrointestinal Problems, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Eating / Appetite Disorders, Diarrhea, Bowel Problems: Gas, Behavior, Autism


Parents of Children With Autism Report High Stress Levels
Fri Jul 17, 2009, 14:00
Behavior problems, not additional caretaking, seem to cause the distress.
News Topics : Stress, Parenting, Child Psychology, Child Development, Autism


Younger Teens Really Do Care What People Think
Wed Jul 15, 2009, 16:00
The opinion of others is key to their self-image, study finds.
News Topics : Child Psychology, Child Development, Autism


Ability to Consider Other People's Thoughts Grows After Age 6
Wed Jul 15, 2009, 16:00
Brain scan study sheds light on social development.
News Topics : Child Psychology, Child Development, Autism


Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease
Mon Jul 06, 2009, 12:00
Possible causes of disorder should now include celiac disease, study suggests.
News Topics : Immune Disorders, Diabetes: Type I, Autism, Arthritis: Rheumatoid


Chromosome Abnormality Tied to Autistic Behavior in Mice
Fri Jun 26, 2009, 14:00
Finding could help advance autism research in humans.
News Topics : Research & Development, Genetic Disorders, Autism


Standard IQ Test May Undervalue People With Autism
Fri Jun 19, 2009, 12:00
Study shows they could solve problems faster than non-autistics on a different test.
News Topics : Neurology, Child Development, Brain, Autism


Celexa May Not Help Kids With Autism
Mon Jun 01, 2009, 16:00
Study finds no benefit, and more side effects, but not all agree.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Kids: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Autism


Gene Gives Clues to Why Autism More Common in Boys
Wed May 20, 2009, 16:00
Family study sheds more light on mysterious condition.
News Topics : Genetics, DNA, Autism


Brain Anatomy Could Point to Autism
Mon May 04, 2009, 16:00
These children tend to have larger amygdala, a neural center for emotion.
News Topics : MRI Scans, Brain, Autism


Research Highlights Genetic Risk for Autism
Tue Apr 28, 2009, 17:00
Expert calls new findings a 'crack in the facade' of the disorder.
News Topics : Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Autism

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