Certain genetic and environmental factors can contribute to its development. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a broad term used to describe a group of neurodevelopmental conditions.

We hypothesize that Duchenne muscular dystrophy and autism spectrum disorder/pervasive developmental disorder co-occur with a greater than random frequency. In this study, we set out to reject the ...

Autism diagnosis in children often can be reliably completed by age 2. It is based on traits and milestones that are evaluated during routine early childhood screenings recommended by the American ...

Doctors have revealed to DailyMail.com why rates of autism spectrum disorder are rising in the US. While increased screening ...

There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the ...

Sleep issues are common with an autism diagnosis. Studies suggest that well over half of all autistic people, adults as well as children, have significant sleep issues. These sleep issues can be ...

Yet, clinicians treating persons with autism ... developmental disorders (PDDs) within a DSM-IV category that also includes Rett syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder; Asperger syndrome ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that impacts the way a person behaves, socializes, or interacts with others. While it’s now called autism spectrum disorder, many people still use the ...

Gage Walter cycled through jails and mental health and drug treatment facilities for nearly a decade. Then he killed his grandmother and great-grandmother with a hammer.

Theatre, TV and films personality Atul Kumar is excited to kick off the new year with a play that is close to his heart. He ...

This holiday season, some religious congregations across the U.S. are holding events designed to be accomodating to and ...

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