Autism Research
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Jenny McCarthy, author, activist and mother of a child with autism, will deliver the keynote address at AutismOne 2009, which begins May 20, 2009. more...
Registration is open for the Autism Biennial Congress 2009 featuring Peter Bell of Autism Speaks, Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. and Dr. Jeff Bradstreet. more...
Theories on What Causes Autism
Researchers around the world are trying to determine what causes autism. In the search for the answer, many interesting theories have been published. more...
2008 Presidential Race and Autism
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are the two main party candidates for the 2008 Presidential election and both candidates vow to enhance autism research. more...
The co-existence of Down syndrome and an autism spectrum disorder is the focus of more research studies; the result of these dual diagnosis studies will help parents. more...
DAN Fall Conference in San Diego
The Fall 2008 DAN Conference will feature Jon Pangborn, PhD, Elizabeth Mumper, MD, Julie Matthews, CNC, Nancy O'Hara, MD and Dan Rossignol, MD. more...
The Developmental Disabilities Clinic at the Yale Child Study Center, part of the Yale University School of Medicine, is one of the leading autism research centers. more...
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By: Art Ayers
Relief from social and behavioral impairments of ASD, during fevers, indicates that underlying brain systems are functional and suggests possible interventions. more...
Autism: Valproate Accused As Risk
By: James Cooper
Among ten children who developed autism, seven had mothers who took an epilepsy drug while pregnant, and four had specifically taken valproate. more...
By: Brooks W. Leigh
A recent research article found that 65% of individuals with ASD have a reduction in melatonin. This is due to a reduced ability to convert serotonin into melatonin. more...
A Pesticide Causing Developmental Disabilities
Are there environmental pollutants which can cause developmental disabilities, where the delays present around age three, as is the case for Autism? more...
Though autism is a multi-faceted disorder, recent research indicates that underlying immune dysfunction may place certain children at risk. more...
The origin of Developmental Disabilities such as Autism is unclear; however, one possible factor is air pollution arising from sources such as AstroTurf and fuel exhaust. more...
California Autism Rates Rising
The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health has revealed a 183 percent increase in Autism, from 2001 to 2007, in the California Bay Area. more...
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