Autism Research

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 15, 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 10, 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 6, 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 19, 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 21, 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 10, 2008 - Jennifer Copley

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

May 21, 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 20, 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 6, 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 2, 2006 - Tracey Thompson