autism

Autism in Newborns, Can Be Detected Through a Hearing Test

Nov 14, 2020 PM EST

Research suggests that the ABR test can identify if a newborn has autism risk.

Using Antiseizure Drugs during Pregnancy Linked to Twice the Risk of Autism in Child

Using Antiseizure Drug During Pregnancy Linked to Twice the Risk of Autism in Child

Oct 29, 2020 AM EDT

A recent study shows women with epilepsy, and are taking antiseizure medicine during pregnancy, are at more than twice the risk of having children with autism.

Autism Activates Nonverbal Demonstration of GI Symptoms in Children, Researchers Find

Oct 05, 2020 PM EDT

A study said, developmental and behavioral functioning frequently linked to children with an autism spectrum disorder or ASD including sensory sensitivity, aggression, and sleep disorders may be associated with a nonverbal manifestation of gastrointe..

MD News Daily - BYU Devises a Pair of Animation-Streaming Glasses to Help Establish Eye Contact in Children with Autism

BYU's Animation-Streaming Glasses: A Promising Device for Children with Autism

Sep 05, 2020 AM EDT

The Engineering Capstone team of Brigham Young University has devised a pair of glasses displaying dynamically animated images on the lenses that potentially help a child improve eye contact.

Link Between Autism and Eating Disorders May Be the Reason Emotions Are Hard To Identify

Sep 02, 2020 AM EDT

A specific group is excessively affected by eating disorders--they are the people with an autism spectrum disorder or ASD.

How Gaps Diet Can Help One With Certain Conditions Like Dyslexia and Autism

Aug 18, 2020 AM EDT

GAPS Diet specifies that disregarding food that impair the gut could contribute to the treatment of conditions like autism spectrum disorder or ASD, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.

Asthma, Allergies, and Autism Versus Face Masks

May 22, 2020 AM EDT

Health officials suggest that asthma sufferers should be allowed not to wear a face mask if they are not comfortable.

Identified Genetic Factor Related to Autism and Schizophrenia

May 01, 2014 PM EDT

Researchers have identified a series of unusual genetic mutations that are expressed in both autism and schizophrenic patients, but not their unaffected parents, according to a recent study.

Labor Induction Does Not Cause Autism

Apr 22, 2014 PM EDT

Experts are saying that there is too little evidence to support the theory that induced labor causes autism in newborns, according to a recent report out from the American College of Obstetricians.

Taking Antidepressants While Pregnant Linked to Risk of Autism in Child

Apr 14, 2014 PM EDT

Mothers who take antidepressants while pregnant may be exposing their child to a greater risk of developing autism or developmental delay, especially among baby boys, according to a recent study.

Obese Men Risk Fathering Autistic Kids

Apr 07, 2014 PM EDT

Obese men are more likely to father an autistic child than men of a healthy weight, according to a recent study. The same research shows that the weight of the mother, on the other hand, has little-to-no influence over the child's chances of developi..