As autism grows more prevalent, early detection is crucialThe chances a child will receive a diagnosis of autism has increased 72 percent over the last five years, a dramatic rise that has stumped many health care experts. While there is no cure for autism, early detection and treatment in the form of behavioral therapy can

This is not a recent story, but I just hear about it. Surf's up! There are wipe-outs, but they usually end with smiles -- and kids with disabilities are getting a unique chance to hang 10.The children, who wear life jackets, get on a long-board accompanied by a surfer.  When a good wave is in sight,

This is a funny story I found written by Emily Willingham.  I have found a lot of stories written by her about Autism.I write about autism a lot. Much of what I write has to do with autism-related research, and I keep tabs on what comes down the pipeline every day–because a new autism finding

A number of enzymes (proteins that aid in biological reactions) have been pin-pointed in having a profound effect on the genetic building and neurological pathways associated closely with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders.The family of proteins, called topoisomerases are predominantly responsible for winding and unwinding DNA during the process of replication, when new cells are formed

Study found 1 in 5 kids with attention disorder also had autistic-type traitsKids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are 20 times more likely to exhibit some traits of autism than children without ADHD, according to a new study.One of every five ADHD kids in the study exhibited signs of autism such as slow language development, difficulty

They have officially run out of things to link to Autism!I found this at the Daily MailMen who do not find the shape of the curvier woman most attractive could be more likely to father children with autism, according to a study.Researchers showed 100 men with autistic children pictures of curvy women, women with athletic

This person is so ignorant I almost didn't believe this was real, but I found the story all over the internet including the New York Times.  Beware, this story will make you mad. The Huffington Post  |  By Meredith Bennett-Smith  A disturbing letter targeting a teen with autism has shaken the boy's family and rallied

Stanford researchers have unearthed clues about the formidable brains of some autistic children, suggesting that the diagnosis may signal a different cognitive style, not disability.Superior math skills were found in autistic Bay Area children with average intelligence compared with matched children who were not autistic.The two group's brain scans were different, as well. Images of

Penicillin, X-rays, Viagra: Some of man's greatest discoveries were made by accident. And though one California teen's software was meant for educational purposes and video games, it's the accidental use –- a therapy for autism –- that's drawing the most attention.With his startup Sension, 18-year-old Stanford University freshman Catalin Voss set out to create facial

Scientists say many of the brain changes seen in autism likely occur during pregnancy and delivery.Two new studies add to a growing body of evidence pointing to pregnancy as a critical period in the brain changes that lead to autism.One study, published Tuesday in Annals of Neurology, finds a four-fold increase in autism among women