Study: Autism risk may be linked to placental abnormalities
The study could be a breakthrough in early biomarkers of autism, and for the medical significance of the placenta
Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 4:10 PM UTCLife Autism, placenta, Science, Research
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Health officials: 1 in 50 children has autism
The study doesn't suggest that autism is occurring more often, but that it's being diagnosed more frequently
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 12:11 PM UTCLife Associated Press, Autism
Autism-friendly “Spider-Man” planned for Broadway
The first-ever autism-friendly performance of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" will take place this spring
Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013 7:33 PM UTCLife Autism, autism spectrum
11-year-old autistic boy receives controversial medical marijuana treatment
An Oregon couple has been using medical-grade tincture to treat their son's autism-related self-injury and rages VIDEO
Friday, Feb 1, 2013 1:49 PM UTCLife Video, Autism, Medical Marijuana
Is autism reversible?
A new study has found that some children who exhibit symptoms of the disorder recover completely
Thursday, Jan 17, 2013 3:52 PM UTCLife Autism, autism spectrum
Can children’s literature teach us about autism?
"Autism and Talent" author Uta Frith explains why the disorder continues to fascinate her
Monday, Dec 17, 2012 12:45 PM UTCLife The Browser, Autism
Don’t fall in love with your robot
Machines are increasingly being used to treat the sick. But are patients growing too attached to their caretakers?
Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 5:35 PM UTCLife Autism, robots, Pacific Standard
Can children’s brains explain mental illness?
The Child Mind Institute hopes to pinpoint the origins of autism, depression and psychosis, among other disorders
Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012 10:05 PM UTCLife Scientific American, Brain
Rare form of autism might be treatable
A scientific study of six children suggests some hope -- mainly for a rare, hereditary form of autism
Monday, Sep 10, 2012 3:29 PM UTCLife Autism, Children, Human Genome
“Junk” DNA holds clues to cancer, autism
With the latest annotation of the human genome, researchers have made new discoveries about common diseases
Thursday, Sep 6, 2012 5:53 PM UTCNews Scientific American
Will autism risk convince men to breed early?
A new study could have implications for relationships
Thursday, Aug 23, 2012 5:16 PM UTC 13Life Autism, Parenting, relationships
Whooping cough outbreaks another thing to thank vaccine conspiracy people for
Kids are getting (and dying of) preventable diseases. Thanks again, Jenny McCarthy!
Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 6:19 PM UTC 153Politics Autism, Health, Jenny McCarthy
Disabled — and handcuffed at school
Underfunded schools are facing an influx of students with disabilities -- and using increasingly brutal discipline
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:05 PM UTC 13Life AlterNet, Education, Autism
Grandin on the autism surge
Temple Grandin tells Salon what the new numbers mean to her, and why increased autism awareness isn't always good
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012 8:50 PM UTC 20Life Autism, Books
The new autism reality
The recent stats may seem scary. But as a mom who worried in solitude, I know there's hope in not being alone
Friday, Mar 30, 2012 5:25 PM UTC 50Life Autism, Real Families
Bachmann: It’s ok to spread lies about vaccines because I never said I’m a doctor
After claiming that the life-saving HPV vaccine causes "mental retardation," the candidate declines to apologize
Friday, Sep 16, 2011 7:30 PM UTC 246Politics Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.
Michele Bachmann moves to the left (on crazy conspiracy theories)
The suddenly flailing 2012 candidate adopts the popular liberal myth that injections are dangerous
Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 12:30 PM UTC 189Politics Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.
Vaccines still safe, non-celebrities with medical expertise report
Is the Huffington Post done giving a platform to those who popularize a fictitious autism link?
Thursday, Aug 25, 2011 10:30 PM UTC 56Politics Autism, War Room, Huffington Post
When the shrieking child is your son
As the mom of a 4-year-old with Asperger's, I'm used to accusatory stares when he throws fits. Does it get easier?
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 1:01 AM UTC 131Life Real Families, Autism
The dirty laundry that ended my career
This wardrobe malfunction not only scandalized my co-workers, but caused me to reassess my priorities
Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 10:01 PM UTC 62Life Mortifying Disclosures, Autism
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