Autism

A child with autism requires extra care and attention. Learn how to recognize and understand this condition, and discover ways to find support.
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Are Clues to Autism Found in Baby Babble?
Language delays are often a sign of autism. Using vocal recordings may help identify autism in infants at an earlier age. ... Read More
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
If your child was recently diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or you're just looking for support and advice from families in similar ... Read More
Dr. Jay Gordon
Can You Prevent Autism?
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) now affect 1 in 50 American children, up from an estimated 1 in 88 just a few years ago. Renowned pediatrician ... Read More
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Can You Hear the Signs of Autism in a Baby's Cry?
Researchers suggest that cries of a baby likely to be diagnosed with autism are different—which can help predict autism risk much earlier ... Read More
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Don't Ignore That Fever, Mom-to-Be
Got a fever? It may be time for a phone call to your doctor to ask what medication is safe to treat it.
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Folic Acid May Cut Autism Risk By Almost Half
A study out of Norway suggests that folic acid supplements prevent more than just birth defects like spina bifida.
A Basic Guide to Well-Known Autism Therapies
Here is a guide to the most well-known treatments and techniques for helping young children with autism make developmental gains, along with ... Read More
Asperger's Syndrome
What is Asperger's syndrome? Dr. Laura Jana offers an overview of Asperger's syndrome, a social language disorder within the spectrum of ... Read More
Autism Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
Secretin, antidepressants, stimulants, behavioral therapy… The list of autism treatments is long, but which really work? ... Read More
Children of Older Moms More Likely to Develop Autism
Researchers discover that mom's age matters when it comes to evaluating a baby's risk for developing autism. Dad’s age may play a factor, too. ... Read More
Closely Spaced Pregnancies a Cause of Autism?
There’s growing evidence that a child’s risk for autism begins soon after conception, and child spacing could be a factor. ... Read More
Detecting & Decoding Autism in Early Childhood
Learn the signs and symptoms of autism, plus the importance of early intervention.
Is My Baby Autistic?
Knowing the signs of autism in toddlers and babies can help parents seek help for their child at an earlier age.
Is Your Toddler's Obsession a Sign of Autism?
Toddlers love repetition, but could this behavior be a sign of early autism? Before you worry, see what the experts have to say. ... Read More
Older Dads Up Baby's Risk for Autism
A new study links autism and schizophrenia to the father's advanced age. Read what one father of a child with autism has to say about the latest ... Read More
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