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Research Shows Causes for Some Autistic Symptoms

By looking at autistic brain images, researchers found a possible explanation for some autistic symptoms.

Low Birth Weight Linked to Autism

Babies with low birth weight are 5x more likely to develop autism.

Autism Brain

A preliminary new study looks into possible prenatal causes of autism. Experts find children with autism have more brain cells and heavier brains than other children.

Autistic Patients Can Contribute Greatly to Science

Researchers say autistic patients have the ability to make significant contributions to the scientific community.

Researchers Find Different Brain Development in Autistic Kids

UCLA researchers compared images of autistic children's brains to those of children who don't have autism and found a major difference in brain development.

Preemies At Risk for Autism

Low birthweight babies are five times more liekly to develop autism than the general population.

Teen with Aspergers Plays Football

Playing football on his high school team is helping a young man with Asperger Syndrome come out of his shell.

Parents Concerned Over Childhood Vaccines

Vaccine rates for kids are dropping as parents express concern over vaccine safety.

Bullies' Joke Backfires When Teen Wins Homecoming Queen

Teen girl with Asperger's was nominated as homecoming queen as a joke by bullies; and in a twist of irony, she won.

Man Has Incredible Memory

Researchers study a man with an incredible memory.

Autism Brain

Researchers have found a way to analyze brain scans to identify patients with autism.

The Fight Against Fragile X

Diana Gonzalez reports on a high school senior who started a Facebook page to help family members cope with the genetic disorder Fragile X.

Misophonia

Mara Schiavocampo (NBC Today Show) reports on a mysterious disorder that causes people to fly into a rage at the slightest sound.

Diana Gonzalez Reports on the Latest Health Headlines

Swine flu is on the rise, and MRI scans can detect autism.

Autism Study

Doctors say the risk of having a second child with autism is minimal.

Autism Risk for Second Child at 20%

Infants with an older sibling diagnosed with autism have a 20% risk for also developing the disorder.

Autistic Boy Receives New Bike from Stranger

Young autistic boy who had his beloved bike stolen receives a new one from a kind-hearted stranger.

Autism Sports League

Dr. Hensel reports on a sports league developed for children with autism. It lets those kids participate in a variety of sports without fear of bullying or teasing.

Lawyer Opens Autistic Surf Camp

Lawyer and surfing enthusiast starts a surf camp for autistic children.

Autism Dance Camp

This summer, the non-profit project in Miami has been using music and dance to reach and teach children with autism.

Autistic Film Camp

John Travolta's brother offers a camp that teaches autistic children how to produce their own films.

Research Suggests Some Neonatal Factors Linked to Autism

A review of research suggests an association between certain neonatal factors and an increased risk for autism.

iPad Can Aid Autism

The intuitive touch interface makes iPads helpful in teaching kids with Autism.

Pediatrician Screening

Half of pediatricians are not conducting developmental screening tests for young children.

School Sued When It Bans Boy's Autistic Dog

The family of a seven-year-old boy in California is suing school administrators for not allowing their son to take his companion dog to school.

Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked to Autism

Prenatal exposure to certain antidepressants in the womb has been linked to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders.

Autism Genes

New research suggests hundreds of genetic variations are linked to autism, and in many cases the child did not inherit the mutation from their parents, it appeared sporadically.

Autism Diagnoses Are Rising

The number of diagnoses of developmental disabilities like autism and ADHD has risen over the past decade.

Autism Brain Structure

Autism appears to change the molecular structure of the brain.

Can Cholesterol Help Autistic Children?

High fat diets might relieve symptoms of autism in some children.

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