Autism – five signs of autism spectrum disorder to look out for in children
AUTISM signs are described as problems with social communication and interaction. These are just some of the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, and signs you should see a doctor. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Autism breakthrough: Trial drug given ‘accelerated status’ paves way for faster approval
A POTENTIALLY “game changing” drug that tackles the root causes of autism could be available in the UK within five years, experts say. Initial trial results for Balovaptan has so impressed US regulators, it has been given “accelerated status”, paving the way for faster approval. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Short film on autism heads to Cannes film festival
A SHORT film about two brothers’ struggle with autism is to be entered into several high profile film festivals over the next few months, including Cannes. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Ultrasounds pose autism risk during early pregnancy warns researchers
ULTRASOUNDS during early pregnancy could see autistic children develop more severe symptoms, research suggests. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Mums-to-be taking too much folic acid could ‘increase risk of baby developing autism’
PREGNANT women who take too much folic acid and its natural form vitamin B12 could increase the risk of their baby developing autism, new research has warned. Daily Express :: Health Feed
SHOCK data reveals people with autism are dying DECADES earlier than population
CHARITY Autistica said a person with autism’s life is 16 years shorter than average. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Activision, Autism Speaks Partner on Skylanders Toys
Entertainment company Activision has announced a new initiative based on the popular children’s video game franchise Skylanders in an effort to help raise awareness for autism. Peter Morton, vice president of Corporate Development at Autism Speaks, said one out of every 42 boys and one in 68 children in the US are affected with autism. New […]
1 in 45 US Kids Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder
A new federal study has found that as many as one in 45 children in the US suffer from autism spectrum disorder (ASD), revealing that the count of diagnoses appears to be underestimated. The CDC’s National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) administered in 2014 showed that over 2.2% of the nation’s children between the ages of three- […]