Health News Archives
Autism
Scans Show Sound-Processing Deficits in Autistic Kids
Difficulty may underpin language, listening impairments found in disorder, study says
Health Needs of Autistic Children Often Unmet
Expenses greater than those for kids with other special needs, report shows
Health Tip: Signs That a Child May Be Autistic
Symptoms may range from mild to disabling
Rainy Areas in U.S. Show Higher Autism Rates
Researchers note that environmental toxins might trigger genetic vulnerability
Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine
Parent advocate disagrees, noting that only one potential mechanism was studied
Robot Playmates Help Autistic Kids With Social Skills
Researchers say finding could be used for creation of new therapy tools
Autistic Children Make Limited Eye Contact
Finding could offer doctors a chance to treat the disorder earlier
Parents of Autistic Children Are Often Aloof Themselves
Finding buttresses idea that disorder has genetic roots
Common Mechanisms May Contribute to Autism’s Mutations
Inherited gene deletions affect developing brain's ability to make neural connections
Being Born Small, Early Raises Autism Risk
CDC study found link was most pronounced for low-birth-weight girls
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