Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm signed legislation Friday that would give women considering an abortion the chance to see ultrasound imaging of the fetus. Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm ...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. Hodges H, Fealko C, ...

"This likely contributes to higher autism diagnosis rates. Our schools are particularly adept at recognizing children who are at risk or showing signs of autism. From a pediatric perspective ...

They might also show signs of hyperlexia, which involves reading beyond what’s expected of their age. Children on the autism spectrum might learn to read earlier than their neurotypical peers ...

There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities. By Emily Baumgaertner When ...

An autism advocate and entrepreneur has been named B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia is taking over the position from Janet Austin ...

In infants with more severe developmental delays, signs of autism can appear as early as 12-24 months, while those with strong cognitive skills and subtler presentations may not exhibit autism ...

Males may experience low testosterone as they get older or due to some health conditions. Symptoms can be subtle, but treatment may help if the symptoms affect your lifestyle. Testosterone is a ...

Pinpointing the cause of autism has proven difficult, in part because it’s a complex group of developmental disorders and not a single condition. Now, an international team of researchers says i ...

New research has identified previously unknown genetic links to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing new insights into the genetic underpinnings of the condition. New research published in ...

In many HICs there has been a cultural revolution over the past 20 years with autistic self-advocates and proponents of the neurodiversity movement arguing that autism should be seen as an identity ...

Conducted as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, the research identifies autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as one of the top ten causes of non-fatal ...