Articles for Tag: "autism"

How pets can help kids with autism 
How pets can help kids with autism
A new study finds that social skills increased for autistic children if they had a furry friend.
Autism through Kelly’s eyes  Featured
Autism through Kelly’s eyes
Autism spectrum disorders can cause social challenges and other struggles. But one 11-year-old sees her situation differently.
A connection between autism and pesticides?  Featured
A connection between autism and pesticides?
Our expert explains the research.
New warning sign helps predict autism early 
New warning sign helps predict autism early
Researchers may have discovered a new way to detect autism among high-risk babies.
Community support helps families with autistic children  Featured
Community support helps families with autistic children
With autism diagnoses on the rise, community life is even more essential to children with autism and their families.
Part 2: The fact and fiction of autism  Featured
Part 2: The fact and fiction of autism
In the second half of this two-part series, our expert helps separate more truths from myths on autism.
Moms’ induced labor not linked to autism? 
Moms’ induced labor not linked to autism?
Past studies have hinted at a connection between induced labor and autism, but the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say there isn’t a link.