Autism biomarkers in infancy discovered through MRI's
While researchers at four clinical sites in the United States took part, the project included hundreds of children across the country.
Feb 19, 2017, 08:57 AM IST
Autism spectrum disorder: Know what increases your child's risk
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impaired social interaction, communication deficits and a range of restricted and repetitive behavior patterns.
Feb 01, 2017, 11:19 AM IST
Folinic acid may help autistic kids improve skills
The study identified a specific blood marker that can be used to predict which patients have the best chance to respond to the treatment.
Oct 19, 2016, 15:52 PM IST
Mental illness in children – This is how you can help your child deal with depression!
If you feel that your child has a mental health condition, do not hesitate, but seek professional help if required.
Oct 10, 2016, 20:27 PM IST
Drug target to increase social interaction in autism identified
Previous studies on human genetics have implicated a little-studied gene called Protocadherin 10 (PCDH10) in ASD.
Sep 12, 2016, 16:42 PM IST
Common diabetes drug may cut weight in autistic kids
A drug commonly used as the front-line treatment for Type-2 diabetes may also be effective in reducing weight in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), finds a study.
Aug 26, 2016, 00:10 AM IST
Hearing test may identify infants with autism risk
A non-invasive and inexpensive hearing test may help physicians identify infants with autism risk as researches have discovered that an inner ear deficiency may impact speech recognition ability of children with the disorder.
Jul 26, 2016, 12:06 PM IST
How to tell if your child is autistic - Watch!
Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that typically occurs in the first three years of life.
Apr 01, 2016, 19:39 PM IST
Viral infection during pregnancy may increase autism risk
Immune reactions in the current study linked to autism risk are the kind caused only by viral infections in the mother, and have "nothing whatsoever to do with vaccines.
Feb 01, 2016, 16:06 PM IST
Subtle brain differences prominent in autistic men
British researchers have identified subtle differences in the brains of adult males with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The subtle brain differences were found in men who at a very young age had severe problems with communication and social interaction, the study showed.
Jan 31, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
Four in every 1,000 children aged 6-10 in China has autism
Four in every 1,000 children aged between 6 to 12 in China have autism, an incidence that experts say is higher than expected.
Nov 09, 2015, 22:16 PM IST
Exergaming can improve well-being in children with autism
Researchers have found that 'exergames' - video games that involve physical exercise - can improve physical and mental fitness in children with autism spectrum disorders.
Sep 26, 2015, 19:12 PM IST
