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.

Study Shows Reduced Flexible Behavior in Individuals with Autism as Driven by Less Optimal Learning

Oct 28, 2020 AM EDT

A study shows that individuals with ASD or autism spectrum disorder exhibit reduced flexible behavior on a "probabilistic reversal-learning task," reinforced by less optimal learning within every developmental phase.

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.

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