Autism

Excerpt: Author Temple Grandin Reports on The Autistic Brain

Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, eloquently described life from the perspective of

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Q&A: Temple Grandin on the Autistic Brain

By Maia SzalavitzMay 16, 20130

Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, was one of the first autistic people to chronicle her life with the condition— and is now a bestselling author and well known for her innovative …

Multiple Vaccinations on Same Day Does Not Raise Autism Risk

By Alexandra SifferlinMarch 29, 20130

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

By Alexandra SifferlinMarch 21, 20130

The results are the first to suggest a trans-generational contributor to the developmental disorder.

Why Girls May Be Protected Against Autism

By Maia SzalavitzFeb. 22, 20130

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

By Alexandra SifferlinFeb. 13, 20130

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

By Alice ParkFeb. 12, 20130

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

By Alexandra SifferlinFeb. 12, 20130

Genes connected to the two disorders may only be active for a brief window of time.

New Study Suggests Autism Can be ‘Outgrown’

By Maia SzalavitzJan. 22, 20130

There is more evidence that a minority of autistic children may eventually overcome their developmental issues, but experts caution that such recovery is rare.