Experts have long noted that both autism and antisocial personality disorder are marked by problems with empathy, yet the differences between the two conditions couldn’t be starker.
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Mom’s Obesity, Diabetes Linked with Autism and Developmental Delays
New research from the University of California, Davis, finds that a woman’s weight and health during pregnancy may have significant influences on her child’s development.
Autism Studies Confirm Genetic Complexity and Risk for Older Fathers
Four new studies this week take on the genetics of autism, finding further evidence that older fathers are at increased risk of having an autistic child and suggesting that, overall, the genetic roots of the condition are …
Autism: Why Some Children ‘Bloom’ and Overcome Their Disabilities
About 10% of low-functioning children with autism may “bloom” and outgrow most of their severe disabilities by adolescence.
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Understanding Why Autistic People May Reject Social Touch
One of the hardest challenges for families facing autism is the problem of touch. Often, autistic children resist hugging and other types of physical contact, causing distress all around.
Q&A: Are You Just the Sum of Your Brain’s Connections?
Sebastian Seung, professor of computational neuroscience and physics at MIT and author of the new book, Connectome, argues that you are.
The Perils of ‘Metabolic Chauvinism’
A reporter’s notes from a recent scientific conference
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Ending the Autism Epidemic: If the Definition Changes, Will Some Kids Lose Services?
With an official redefinition of autism in the offing, many parents are worried.
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Advice from Dr. Spock’s 9th Edition: Less Materialism, More Nature
More than six decades after his seminal child care book was published, Dr. Spock still knows what’s best for baby.
Girls on the Spectrum: Q&A with the Author of Aspergirls
Is Asperger syndrome really less common in girls and women, or are females just better than males at masking autistic symptoms?
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MyAutismTeam: A New Site for Families With Autism
In September, Emily Ybarra saw an ad on Facebook for MyAutismTeam, a new site where parents of kids with autism can connect. Because Ybarra has a young son with autism, she clicked and was almost immediately rewarded.
Prozac May Reduce Symptoms of Autism in Adults
The antidepressant Prozac may alleviate repetitive behavior and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in adults with autism, reducing these defining symptoms of the disorder, according to new research.
