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Autism Risk Spotted at Birth in Abnormal Placentas
April 25, 2013 — Researchers have figured out how to measure an infant's risk of developing autism by looking for abnormalities in his/her placenta at birth, allowing for earlier diagnosis and treatment for the ... > full story -
New Hope for Autistic Children Who Never Learn to Speak
April 24, 2013 — Scientists are showing that while not all of the current interventions used to improve language among Autistic children are effective, there is real hope for progress by using interventions based on ... > full story -
First Vaccine to Help Control Some Autism Symptoms
April 24, 2013 — A first-ever vaccine for gut bacteria common in autistic children may also help control some autism ... > full story -
Brain Biology Tied to Social Reorientation During Entry to Adolescence
April 23, 2013 — A specific region of the brain is in play when children consider their identity and social status as they transition into adolescence -- that often-turbulent time of reaching puberty and entering ... > full story -
Use of Anti-Epileptic Drug During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk of Autism
April 23, 2013 — Maternal use of valproate (a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other neuropsychological disorders) during pregnancy was associated with a significantly increased risk of autism in ... > full story -
Epigenetic Changes Shed Light on Biological Mechanism of Autism
April 23, 2013 — Scientists have identified patterns of epigenetic changes involved in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by studying genetically identical twins who differ in autism traits. The study is the largest of ... > full story -
Learning Disabilities Affect Up to 10 Percent of Children
April 18, 2013 — Up to 10 percent of the population are affected by specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism, translating to 2 or 3 pupils in every classroom, according to a new ... > full story -
Detecting Autism from Brain Activity
April 17, 2013 — Neuroscientists have developed an efficient and reliable method of analyzing brain activity to detect autism in children, researchers report in a new ... > full story -
Children and Teens With Autism More Likely to Become Preoccupied With Video Games
April 17, 2013 — Children and teens with autism spectrum disorder use screen-based media, such as television and video games, more often than their typically developing peers and are more likely to develop ... > full story -
Autism Model in Mice Linked With Genetics
April 15, 2013 — For the first time, researchers have linked autism in a mouse model of the disease with abnormalities in specific regions of the animals’ ... > full story
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