Scientists recently identified “two distinct” genetic bases for autism, and a new study warns that babies with disrupted ...

An autism diagnosis is the path of least resistance when teachers and doctors are confronted with a child’s bad behavior — ...

Called the AQ-10 test, or the Autism Spectrum Quotient-10, he said the tool "a brief screening tool designed to identify signs that may suggest a person could have autism". The test contains ten ...

New research from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found that the use of standardized autism screening during ...

They explode into our screens, rather than slowly evolve. This can change the ways we talk about diagnoses such as autism and ...

In fact according to mdpi.com: "The ratio of males to females with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD ... and have an intelligence quotient (IQ) of around 70 or higher.” It also addressed the problems ...

What is an Autism Spectrum/Pervasive Developmental Disorder? Pervasive Developmental Disorder is a broad diagnostic category that includes what are commonly referred to as "Autism Spectrum Disorders".

Tel Aviv University researchers have made a discovery that could enhance our understanding of genetic mutations and their ...

Aug. 14, 2024 — A study has uncovered significant findings related to the early sensorimotor features and cognitive abilities of toddlers who are later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ...

Because autism's symptoms vary greatly, the condition is said to exist on a spectrum, referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Asperger's syndrome refers to "high functioning" autism, but it’s ...

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for “elopement” – or wandering away. And in summer, their risk of drowning rises. Get safety tips.

We hypothesize that Duchenne muscular dystrophy and autism spectrum disorder/pervasive developmental disorder co-occur with a greater than random frequency. In this study, we set out to reject the ...