The rapidly rising risk of autism is a serious concern among expectant parents, especially since many new studies suggest that the factors that influence autism often happen in the womb. Now a new study suggests that artificially inducing labor is associated with a greater risk of autism, though that increased risk is small.
Autism is a developmental disorder diagnosed in more than 1 percent of children in the U.S. The disorder is considered a spectrum, which means that affected children experience symptoms in varying degrees of severity. The general symptoms of autism include impaired social skills, difficulty with language and behavioral problems. Kids with high-functioning autism can get […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the collective term used for diagnosing a range of autism-related conditions centered on communication deficits, impaired social interaction skills and the presence of certain ritualized or repeated behaviors. One especially severe form of ASD, called Rett’s disorder or Rett syndrome, is a genetic condition that profoundly alters the course of […]
A recent report from the United Nations (U.N.) states that many so-called treatments for addiction and for autism are not only unhelpful, but are akin to torture. These treatments are found in practice throughout the world, including the United States. The report was completed by the U.N.’s Special Rapporteur on torture, Juan Mendez, for the […]
While it is often said that children do not come with training manuals, one type of child just might. The Science Daily recently posted a release that examined a study evaluating the serious behavior problems associated with children suffering from autism and related conditions. This Yale University study found that serious behavior problems can be […]
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