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Autism Often Not Diagnosed Until Age 5 or Older: U.S. Report
5/24/2012 - But earlier interventions make a big difference, experts say ...
Genetic Test May Spot Raised Autism Risk
5/16/2012 - Geared toward siblings of kids with the disorder, but experts question precision of the exam ...
Could Nasal Spray of Love Hormone Treat Autism?
5/16/2012 - Preliminary study of 7 children saw more activity in 'social' areas of the brain ...
Many Parents of Kids With Autism Dont Put Faith in Pediatricians
5/16/2012 - Researchers say pediatricians also don't feel knowledgeable enough to guide families on treatments ...
Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With Autism
5/16/2012 - Some show subtle developmental delays, study finds ...
Employment Prospects Dim for Young Adults With Autism
5/14/2012 - Study found fewer worked after high school, compared to others with disabilities ...
Prenatal Smoking Linked to High-Functioning Autism in Kids
5/4/2012 - But study only found slight association, not a cause-and-effect relationship ...
New Clues to the Evolution of the Human Brain
5/3/2012 - Gene event 2.5 million years ago may explain why humans are smarter than great apes, researchers say ...
Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids
4/30/2012 - More than chronic conditions themselves, maltreatment by peers led to mental distress in small study ...
Battling the Bullying of an Autistic Child
4/26/2012 - Parents feel their child's pain, frustration, and need to seek out help and support services ...
Experimental Drug Eases Autistic Behaviors in Mice
4/25/2012 - Whether it would work on humans is still unknown, researchers say ...
Publication Bias Casts Doubt on Value of Antidepressants for Autism
4/23/2012 - Studies showing ineffectiveness less likely to get published, new study finds ...
Half-Siblings of Those With Autism at Raised Risk for Disorder: Study
4/20/2012 - Research also suggests that fathers, mothers equally likely to transmit higher risk ...
Genes Associated With Autism Also Related to Schizophrenia
4/19/2012 - Researchers also identified 22 new genes connected to autism ...
Researchers ID Genes That May Determine Mental Illness
4/16/2012 - Genetic links to brain size, intelligence also examined in study ...
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