Autism - Videos

Autism Can Be Detected in Infants

Erika Edwards reports kids are usually diagnosed with autism around age three-- but new research suggests it may be possible to flag these children as early as one month old.

Anti-Depressants Should Not Be Given to Autistic Children

Anti-depressants should not be prescribed for children with autism, according to a new study.

Autistic Graduate

A severely autistic boy is finally graduating highschool, and even giving a speech.

Baby's Can Process the Tone of Your Voice

A new study finds infants as young as 7 months old can process your tone of voice.

Clusters of Autistic Cases are Scattered Around California

Researchers have identified several locations in California that have double the rates of autism found in the surrounding areas.

Despite Worries, Most Parents Vaccinate Their Kids Anyway

A new study shows most parents go ahead and vaccinate their children, even though many worry about their side effects.

Dr. Nancy Talks About Pancreatic Cancer and Autism

Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Matt Lauer about some important medical news regarding links between soda and pancreatic cancer, and maternal age and autism.

Dancing Dreams

Dancing Dreams Come True for Some Special Little Girls. Little girls in New York dance their troubles away.

Dr. Nancy Reports on Autism and The Rising Number of Cases

NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports a big jump in reported cases of autism.

40% of Parents Have Refused or Delayed Childhood Vaccines

Four out of ten parents have refused or delayed vaccines for their children, data from the CDC shows.

Kids and Media

Kids are using some sort of electronic gadget more than ever in today's society. Rehema Ellis reports if this is media overload or if it is just a fact of life.

Parent Cautions Vaccine Overdoses Lead to Autism

Despite a recent report retracting an earlier study linking autism to vaccines, some parents still caution the overload in childhood still has a negative impact.

Autism Moms

Moms volunteer for studies to help determine the cause and effects of autism in their children.

Brain Imaging Could Help Detect Autism

Brain imaging might someday help diagnose autism.

Autism Can Cause Problems With Handwriting

Many kids with autism may also have problems with fine motor skills associated with handwriting.

Autism is Rising Steadily

The CDC is reporting that autism-related disorders are becoming more prevalent, with a rate approaching 1% among American 8 year olds, especially boys.

Young Girl Bakes Cakes to Fund Autism Research

Cakes 4 A Cause is a non-profit company founded by a young girl who bakes cakes in the hopes of funding a potential cure for autism.

Many Children are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Drugs

More and more young children are being given antipsychotic prescription medications for autism and other developmental disorders.

Children Do Not Show Signs for Autism for At Least 6 Months

A new study finds babies don't show the earliest symptoms of autism any sooner than six months old.

Why Do Older Women Have a High Risk for Autistic Babies?

Researchers are investigating the risks of autism for children whose mothers were 40 or more at birth.

Autism Insurance

A special facility in Texas helps autistic children cope and function in life, and gets insurance to cover it.

Autism Could Be Tied to Genes

Genes can influence whether a child will develop autism, and a new genetic test may be better than what's currently offered.

Older Women are More Likely to Give Birth to Autistic Children

The risk for autism appears to increase as women wait longer to have their babies.

New Theories on Autistic Children and Their Brains

Science has long proven that autism is some type of developmental disorder in the brain-- but there's never been a definitive answe for its cause.

A Medical Journal Retracts a Study Saying Vaccines Cause Autism

A medical journal formally retracted a paper that linked the MMR vaccine with autism.

Special Diets Don't Work for Autism

New research fins children with autism are not more likely to have digestive problems, and that special diets don't help their condition.

Therapy Can Help Young Children With Autism

Intensive behavioral and relationship-based therapies can help children as young as 18 months who've been diagnosed with autism.

Painkillers Can Dull the Effects of Childhood Vaccines

Giving kids acetaminophen when they get their routine vaccinations may decrease the effectiveness of the shots.

Dr. Nancy Discusses Travolta and Autism

NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks about the link between autism and seizures. On Wednesday, John Travolta testified in a Bahamian court that his son Jett was autistic and often suffered from seizures.