Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, was one of the first autistic people to chronicle …
Autism
Multiple Vaccinations on Same Day Does Not Raise Autism Risk
Infants now receive several shots at a time, but the latest study says that does not increase their risk of developing autism.
Study: Women Abused As Kids More Likely To Have Children With Autism
The results are the first to suggest a trans-generational contributor to the developmental disorder.
Why Girls May Be Protected Against Autism
Boys outnumber girls when it comes to autism diagnoses, and researchers may have uncovered one reason why.
Study Finds Folic Acid May Decrease Risk For Autism
Folic acid is already recommended to prevent birth defects, but the supplement could lower risk of autism as well.
The Connection Between Dirty Diapers and Childhood Health
Cesarean sections and breast feeding can have lifelong effects on a baby’s health, and researchers may have uncovered why.
Autism and Schizophrenia May Develop During Short Period of Time in Infancy
Genes connected to the two disorders may only be active for a brief window of time.
New Study Suggests Autism Can be ‘Outgrown’
There is more evidence that a minority of autistic children may eventually overcome their developmental issues, but experts caution that such recovery is rare.
New Gene Variants Linked to Autism
Researchers come closer to developing a genetic test for the disorder
5 Questions for Alexis Wineman, First Autistic Miss America Contestant
Wineman talks to TIME Style about autism, pageants Honey Boo Boo.
Guilt by Association: Troubling Legacy of Sandy Hook May Be Backlash Against Children with Autism
Parents of children with autism confront misconceptions connecting the disorder with violence
A Blood Test for Autism?
Earlier detection of autism, relying on markers in the blood, may help more children to take advantage of helpful behavioral therapies.
To Really Read Emotions, Look at Body Language, Not Facial Expressions
We think we’re reading facial expressions, but most of us rely on body cues to understand emotion
