- Celebrity News
- By Elena Gorgan
- January 6th, 2014
Jenny McCarthy Fights Back Rumors That Her Son Doesn’t Have Autism
The View talk show co-host says she’ll be taking legal action against whoever started them
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 19th, 2013
Severe Mental Illnesses Preceded by Changes in the Brain
A new study shows this is true for autism and schizophrenia
- Celebrity News
- By Elena Gorgan
- December 9th, 2013
Susan Boyle Reveals Asperger Syndrome Diagnosis
Singer says being diagnosed with this form of autism was “a relief”
- Science Blog
- By Traian Teglet
- December 6th, 2013
Autism May Be Addressed with Special Bacterium, Study Shows
The microorganism helps treat autism symptoms in lab mice
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 3rd, 2013
Oxytocin May Benefit Children with Autism
Brain functions were shown to improve after a single dose
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 22nd, 2013
Antidepressants Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism
Scientists say the medication is safe to use for would-be mothers
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 20th, 2013
Synaesthesia and Autism Often Go Hand in Hand
ASD patients are more likely to develop this condition
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 19th, 2013
High-Tech Learning Tool for Autistic Kids Created
Many such children are drawn to technology, experts say
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 18th, 2013
The Autistic Brain Features More Neural Connections
This hyper-connectivity may play a role in the condition
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 4th, 2013
Autism and Language Difficulties Tied by the Same Gene
Researchers crack the genetic code linking the two conditions
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Raluca Anghel
- October 17th, 2013
Autistic Middle School Student Suspended over Bomb Drawing
Rhett Parham was allowed back after the board determined that he was not violent
- Celebrity News
- By Elena Gorgan
- September 27th, 2013
Daryl Hannah Reveals She Was Diagnosed with Autism as a Kid
Actress says she suffered from “debilitating shyness” in her early years
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Raluca Anghel
- August 30th, 2013
Autistic Boy's Mom Writes Response to Neighbor Sending Hate Letter
Karla Begley explains that her son has many qualities
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 24th, 2013
Abnormalities in a Child's Placenta Might Help Detect Autism at Birth
Researchers say unusual creases and folds in a baby's placenta indicate higher autism risk
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Elena Gorgan
- August 20th, 2013
Family in Shock as Autistic Boy Receives Hate Letter Saying He Should Be Euthanized – Video
Mom Karla Begley breaks down after son Max, 13, is labeled an “animal” and a “nuisance”
- Celebrity News
- By Elena Gorgan
- July 30th, 2013
Major Media Outlets Fall for Fake Jenny McCarthy Autism Quote
Celebrity believes vaccines cause autism, makes headlines for it after joining The View
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 3rd, 2013
In Vitro Fertilization Now Linked to Increased Mental Retardation Risk
Researchers say the increase is small, but statistically relevant