Autism

Autism (sometimes called “classical autism”) is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autism is characterized by impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests. Other ASDs include Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). Experts estimate that three to six children out of every 1,000 will have autism. Males are four times more likely to have autism than females.
What is Autism?

Autism is not a single disease entity. It is part of a range of developmental disorders known as autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). They begin in childhood and last through adulthood.

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': RFK Jr. upends vaccine policy, after promising he wouldn’t

New nanopore sequencing assay advances fragile X syndrome carrier screening

New nanopore sequencing assay advances fragile X syndrome carrier screening

Study of monozygotic twins reveals genetic factors linked with differences in environmental sensitivity

Study of monozygotic twins reveals genetic factors linked with differences in environmental sensitivity

Brain state-driven neural stimulation improves cognitive flexibility and relieves autistic behaviors

Brain state-driven neural stimulation improves cognitive flexibility and relieves autistic behaviors

New study warns of long-term risks from fecal microbiota transplants

New study warns of long-term risks from fecal microbiota transplants

ADHD linked to higher risk of irritable bowel syndrome, global study reveals

ADHD linked to higher risk of irritable bowel syndrome, global study reveals

Pitt researchers challenge a decades-old assumption about brain plasticity

Pitt researchers challenge a decades-old assumption about brain plasticity

Board game helps autistic people share their stories

Board game helps autistic people share their stories

Cross-cultural analysis reveals differences in socio-cognitive abilities of autistic and non-autistic adults

Cross-cultural analysis reveals differences in socio-cognitive abilities of autistic and non-autistic adults

American doctors are moving to Canada to escape the Trump administration

American doctors are moving to Canada to escape the Trump administration

Interactive robots should act more like therapy horses in emotional healing

Interactive robots should act more like therapy horses in emotional healing

No early sex differences found in autism traits among toddlers

No early sex differences found in autism traits among toddlers

Study assures safety of triptan use during pregnancy for migraine sufferers

Study assures safety of triptan use during pregnancy for migraine sufferers

Discovery of novel gene candidate sheds light on autism mechanisms

Discovery of novel gene candidate sheds light on autism mechanisms

Researchers discover key mechanism behind synapse maturation

Researchers discover key mechanism behind synapse maturation

Microplastics in ultra-processed foods may fuel mental health risks, experts warn

Microplastics in ultra-processed foods may fuel mental health risks, experts warn

Most Americans back MMR vaccine as measles surges and misconceptions rise

Most Americans back MMR vaccine as measles surges and misconceptions rise

Genetic variations in Prader-Willi syndrome offer key insights into autism and psychosis

Genetic variations in Prader-Willi syndrome offer key insights into autism and psychosis

Measles cases surge in the United States amid falling vaccination rates

Measles cases surge in the United States amid falling vaccination rates

Early vitamin D deficiency increases risk of ADHD, schizophrenia and autism

Early vitamin D deficiency increases risk of ADHD, schizophrenia and autism

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