Articles for Tag: "autism"

Autism: Separating fact from fiction  Featured
Autism: Separating fact from fiction
For many, the word “autism” conjures varying ideas and preconceived notions. In the first of this two-part series, our expert helps separate truth from myth.
Fido may help autistic kids boost social skills 
Fido may help autistic kids boost social skills
Recent research finds that your pooch can help autistic children with social interaction and stress relief.
Cubs’ new mascot and rookies visit young fans 
Cubs’ new mascot and rookies visit young fans
Children at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center were the first to meet the Chicago Cubs’ new mascot, Clark, as he made his public debut at the hospital’s Pediatric Developmental Center, alongside several Cubs rookies.
How genetic is autism? 
How genetic is autism?
A Danish study finds that autism rates may be particularly high among children with autistic siblings.
Autism rates in children linked to pollution levels? 
Autism rates in children linked to pollution levels?
A Harvard study says what pregnant women breathe in and ingest may directly impact their child’s brain development.
Mission possible: Secret agent software helps kids with autism  Featured
Mission possible: Secret agent software helps kids with autism
For children with autism, social interactions can be a mystery. By turning kids into detectives, a new, fun program helps them decode social puzzles.
Can your child ‘grow out’ of autism? 
Can your child ‘grow out’ of autism?
A recent study says therapy and other techniques could help kids with autism advance at a faster rate.