Articles
Multiple Vaccinations on Same Day Does Not Raise Autism Risk
Infants now receive dozens of shots at a time, but the latest study says that does not increase their risk of developing autism. About one-third of parents...
Study: Women Abused As Kids More Likely To Have Children With Autism
The results are the first to suggest a trans-generational contributor to the developmental disorder. The study, published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, is...
Study Finds Folic Acid May Decrease Risk For Autism
Folic acid is already recommended to prevent birth defects, but the supplement could lower risk of autism as well. In the U.S., grain and cereal makers have...
New Study Suggests Autism Can be ‘Outgrown’
There is more evidence that a minority of autistic children may eventually overcome their developmental issues, but experts caution that such recovery is rare. ...
New Gene Variants Linked to Autism
Researchers come closer to developing a genetic test for the disorder
Photo Essays
The Perspectives of Temple Grandin
An animal scientist draws on her autism to gain insight into the minds of cattle — and develop methods to treat them more humanely Photographs by Matt Slaby /...
Summer Camp for Autistic Kids
Dragonfly Forest offers a free overnight camp experience to kids with autism Photographs by Mike Belleme
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Six Tips for Traveling with an Autistic Child
Kids with autism require as much routine and structure as possible. But family vacations are still possible with this list of tips for traveling with autistic...
