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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Restoring neuron balance in the amygdala reverses anxiety in mice

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Early life exposure to PFHxA may impact male brain development

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To keep Medicaid, mom caring for disabled adult son faces prospect of proving she works

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Nanoemulsion form of vitamin D3 could improve core manifestations of autism

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Transforming OCD treatment through research and innovation

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‘MAHA Report’ calls for fighting chronic disease, but Trump and Kennedy have yanked funding

ETRI develops innovative technology for early autism screening in young children

ETRI develops innovative technology for early autism screening in young children

Investigating the role of ultra-processed foods in the inheritance of autism and ADHD

Investigating the role of ultra-processed foods in the inheritance of autism and ADHD

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Kennedy’s vaccine advisers sow doubts as scientists protest US pivot on shots

What RFK Jr. isn’t talking about: How to make vaccines safer

What RFK Jr. isn’t talking about: How to make vaccines safer

UNIGE scientists uncover two key proteins that regulate chromatin remodelling

UNIGE scientists uncover two key proteins that regulate chromatin remodelling

Cannabidiol may help reduce problematic behaviors in autistic boys

Cannabidiol may help reduce problematic behaviors in autistic boys

SFARI releases largest dataset on hospitalized children with autism

SFARI releases largest dataset on hospitalized children with autism

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Placenta and prenatal hormones may drive human brain evolution

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Chemical pairing of BPA and retinoic acid disrupts brain development

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Disrupted biological rhythms in teens can produce unexpected brain effects

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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

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