Autism Research

There are many autism conferences planned in 2010 including the ASA's National Conference, several DAN! conferences, and a biomedical event in Canada.

Jan 2, 2010 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The U.S. CDC tracks autism prevalence rates, operates regional autism centers, and provides funding for expansive research on autism risk factors.

Oct 14, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

David Kirby, Kim Stagliano, Barbara Fischkin, Dan Olmsted, and Stephen Shore will appear on an autism writers' panel at the NYC autism conference.

Aug 23, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Jenny McCarthy, author, activist and mother of a child with autism, will deliver the keynote address at AutismOne 2009, which begins May 20, 2009.

Mar 19, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Registration is open for the Autism Biennial Congress 2009 featuring Peter Bell of Autism Speaks, Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. and Dr. Jeff Bradstreet.

Nov 30, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Researchers around the world are trying to determine what causes autism. In the search for the answer, many interesting theories have been published.

Nov 6, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

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.

Oct 21, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

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.

Sep 22, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The Fall 2008 DAN Conference will feature Jon Pangborn, PhD, Elizabeth Mumper, MD, Julie Matthews, CNC, Nancy O'Hara, MD and Dan Rossignol, MD.

Aug 26, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

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.

Jul 5, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Housing the Fragile X Research and Treatment Center as well as the Autism Phenome Project, the MIND Institute leads autism research projects in the United States.

Jun 27, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Understanding the relationship between autism and epilepsy will help researchers develop treatment plans for individuals with both conditions.

Jun 12, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

SARRC provides individuals with autism, and their families, a variety of support services, therapies and research study information.

Jun 5, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The Kennedy Krieger Institute's annual autism conference will be held on October 23-24, 2008 at the Sheppard Pratt Conference Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

May 27, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Some people have suggested that autism is a form of mercury poisoning. A new study has found that autistic children have normal levels of mercury in their blood.

Oct 27, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Some commentators have argued that the symptoms of autism are the same as the symptoms of mercury poisoning. A careful examination of the facts reveals otherwise.

Oct 14, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Dr. Paul Offit is a widely admired scientist. His latest book takes a hard hit look at what we know about the subject of autism and what we don't -- and why it matters.

Oct 13, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Some parents and researchers have asserted that vaccines are indicted as a cause of autism. A careful review of the facts reveals this statement to be quite false.

Oct 12, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Some people have alleged that certain Amish groups do not vaccinate and as a result do not have autism in their communities. Both of these assertions are false.

Oct 9, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Autism rates have risen. Yet a closer look finds that the number of children diagnosed with mental retardation and learning disabilities has fallen at the same time.

Oct 6, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

A recent study estimates that 673,000 U.S. children have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.

Oct 5, 2009 - Kara Gleghorn

The controversy over autism and MMR immunizations is dividing parents and researchers into "pro" or "anti" vaccination camps, yet neither side knows the entire story.

Sep 10, 2009 - Laura Owens

An epidemiological study examined and found an association between parental autoimmunity diseases and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)/infantile autism.

Jul 8, 2009 - Art Ayers

Relief from social and behavioral impairments of ASD, during fevers, indicates that underlying brain systems are functional and suggests possible interventions.

Dec 30, 2008 - Art Ayers

Among ten children who developed autism, seven had mothers who took an epilepsy drug while pregnant, and four had specifically taken valproate.

Dec 10, 2008 - James Cooper

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.

Nov 5, 2008 - Brooks W. Leigh

Are there environmental pollutants which can cause developmental disabilities, where the delays present around age three, as is the case for Autism?

Oct 29, 2008 - Jeffrey Donaldson

Though autism is a multi-faceted disorder, recent research indicates that underlying immune dysfunction may place certain children at risk.

Oct 18, 2008 - Stephen Allen Christensen

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.

Oct 1, 2008 - Jeffrey Donaldson

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.

Jul 20, 2008 - Kellie D. Tunbridge

Studies undertaken by Dr. Mary Megson suggest that supplements of vitamin A and Urocholine may provide benefits for some autistic children.

Jun 9, 2008 - Jennifer Copley

A significant percentage of children with autism spectrum disorder have gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas and reflux.

May 20, 2007 - Doreen Bradley Satter

Many medical complications occur in individuals within the autism spectrum. Many of these conditions can be serious and require the attention of medical specialists,

May 19, 2007 - Doreen Bradley Satter

For young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), social expectations are typically a mystery. This become a particular problem as they approach puberty.

May 19, 2007 - Doreen Bradley Satter

Adolescence is the most difficult time for all young people, but for the individual with autism/Asperger's syndrome, it is particularly difficult and painful.

May 19, 2007 - Doreen Bradley Satter

Little League Challenger teams offer children with autism, Asperger's and other disabilities the chance to build confidence, meet new friends and have lots of fun.

May 17, 2007 - Doreen Bradley Satter

The earlier the diagnosis of autism, the better the prognosis. Awareness to early warning signs increases the chances that children can develop normally.

May 16, 2007 - Doreen Bradley Satter

There is a great book to help children who might feel frustrated about not fitting in and having autism.

Jul 5, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

At around 29 months of age, our son, Dalton was still not speaking and after a couple of stressful incidents we realized that Dalton needed to be tested for autism.

Jul 1, 2006 - Tracey Thompson