I found this on the Gwinnett Daily Post.    Dr. Jeff Bradstreet, an autism researcher hailed as a hero by some, dismissed as a fringe conspiracy theorist by others, is believed to have committed suicide following a visit to his Buford office by federal agents, authorities confirmed Thursday.Multiple law enforcement officials said the U.S. Food

Drowning is the leading cause of preventable death for children with autism. It is a mystery what draws these kids to water, but it is a fact that it can often be deadly. The best form of prevention is water safety lessons taught by those who understand a child with autism. Fifteen-year-old Jarrett Lyon has

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have launched a clinical trial to investigate the safety and efficacy of an unprecedented drug therapy for autism. The phase 1 clinical trial, which is recruiting 20 qualifying participants, will evaluate suramin -- a century-old drug still used for African sleeping sickness -- as

The transition between adolescent to adult is a difficult process for anyone. It can be even more challenging for individuals on the autism spectrum, especially when it comes to finding a meaningful vocation. As the father of a wonderful 10-year-old boy with autism, much of my time is spent worrying about what opportunities will be

I found this on Time.comAn unconventional theory for autism shows promise in a new study in ratsMost people who think about autism think of people who struggle or are inept in some ways, especially when it comes to social behaviors. But there’s growing evidence that the autistic brain may actually be more super-wired to detect

Delicious and simple recipe. Ingredients:3 Chicken Breasts Boneless3 Fresh Mangos1 Cup White Rice1 tsp Brown Sugar1 pinch White Sugar1 tsp Orange Juice1 tsp Lemon Juice2 tsp Fresh Ginger Root Directions:1. Cut chicken into bite size pieces.2. Mix sugars, juices and ginger root in a shallow dish.3. Let the chicken marinate in the mix for about

A research team led by scientists at the University at Buffalo (UB) says they have identified the biomarkers and pharmaceutical targets.mechanisms behind a genetic mutation that produces certain autistic behaviors in mice, as well as therapeutic strategies to restore normal behaviors. Their study (“Autism-like Deficits in Shank3-Deficient Mice Are Rescued by Targeting Actin Regulators”) in