Autism January 26, 2016 Chinese scientists created monkeys carrying autism-related gene Genetic engineers in Shanghai say they have created monkeys that carry a rare human gene related to autism, which could help them identify brain malfunctions that cause serious behavioral problems.
Children's Health December 23, 2015 Program offers special help for Massachusetts family of special-needs kids It takes a strict routine and a lot of help to raise a family of special-needs children.
Autism December 10, 2015 Mall Santa's message to young autistic boy goes viral Many a caregiver has uttered the encouraging phrase “Be who you are” to youngsters still settling into their identities, but a Michigan mall Santa’s advice to do just that stands out for one very sweet reason.
Children's Health December 7, 2015 NIH takes another shot at studying environment, child health The National Institutes of Health is launching a new project to help unravel how early-in-life environmental exposures may affect autism, obesity and certain other childhood disorders.
Autism December 4, 2015 Mall Santa makes kind gesture toward shy 6-year-old autistic boy A mall Santa Claus in Charlotte, North Carolina, is making headlines for his thoughtful gesture toward an autistic boy who visited him this holiday season.
Autism December 2, 2015 Michigan woman's photo of cake decorated by girl with autism goes viral A photo of a birthday cake and the story of the baker behind it have gone viral, as the Michigan woman behind it says she hopes people are inspired by the experience to be nice to others.
Autism November 30, 2015 New Jersey college's program gets autistic adults ready for work Summer Cavanez, 19, always dreamed of going to college.
Autism November 13, 2015 1 in 45 American children has an autism spectrum disorder About 1 in 45 children in the United States has an autism spectrum disorder, according to a new government estimate of the condition's prevalence in 2014.
Autism November 9, 2015 Barber's genius trick for cutting autistic boy's hair goes viral A British barber whose small customer was afraid to get his hair cut found just the trick to quelling the little boy’s fears.
Autism October 28, 2015 A solution for sensory disorders For many children, and even adults, hearing loud or intense noises is startling. But for those with auditory processing disorder, it can be debilitating. We learn about a new app that is turning lives around
Autism October 28, 2015 US panel: More research needed to justify universal autism screening An influential U.S. health panel said on Monday it needs more evidence to support universal screening for autism in young children who show no developmental problems, in a departure from recommendations issued by other medical groups.