Biggest Similarities and Differences of Autism and ADHD
While autism and ADHD share certain characteristics that can make them difficult to distinguish, they are very different. We've compared ...
Busting Common Myths and Misconceptions About Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complicated neurobehavioral condition that can impair social interactions and display repetitive behaviors, notes WebMD. ...
Early Autism Signs & Symptoms in Young Children
Autism spectrum disorder (or ASD) is distinguished by a wide variation of social, communication, and cyclical behaviors that are considered ...
7 Facts about Autism to Talk About During Awareness Month
Autism is a wide-spectrum mental disorder that is talked about every day in health circles, but few really know all ...
Let’s Talk About 7 Health Findings on Autism
Autism is commonly characterized as a mental condition that affects communication and behavior, which is present from an early age. ...
Autism Linked to Greater Creativity: Study
A new study shows that people with autism and learning disabilities often demonstrate greater creativity than others. ...
Unemployment, Loneliness Facing Young Adults with Autism: Report
Young people with autism face unemployment and isolation as they grow older, a new report finds. ...
New Study Shows No Link Between Vaccination, Autism
Yet another study shows that there is no visible link between vaccines and autism. The vaccines in question target measles, ...
Study Reveals Link Between Gastrointestinal Issues, Autism
A new study shows that young children who experience significant gastrointestinal issues are more likely to be diagnosed with autism ...
Scientists Discover New Genes Linked to Autism
Health researchers have made an important discovery in uncovering the causes of autism spectrum disorder. ...
Air Pollutants Linked to Autism
A frightening new report suggests that early exposure to two types of air toxins — chromium and styrene — can ...
Lifetime Cost of Autism Revealed by New Study
A new study reveals the lifetime cost of supporting someone with autism spectrum disorder: $2.4 million in the United States, ...
Researchers Discover Key to Earlier Autism Diagnosis
Health researchers in Canada have discovered a new method for detecting autism at a much younger age, giving parents and ...
One in 68 American Children Dealing with Autism, CDC Says
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that one in 68 American children are currently ...
A Genetic Test for Autism?
To currently diagnose an autistic child, clinicians must monitor that child for hours to measure their behavior. ...
