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Young people with autism who have serious psychiatric problems stand a ninefold greater chance of having an encounter with the police than do others on the spectrum, according to a new study.
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Genetics or Environment? It’s a familiar debate that plays out as scientists search for the causes of most health conditions.
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The Center for Autism Research is conducting several studies to assess the feasibility of using video games and virtual reality to help children improve symptoms of autism.
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Genes residing in a small stretch of DNA on chromosome 22 may provide clues to the biology of autism.
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Dr. Susan Levy, developmental and behavioral pediatrician and Director of the Regional Autism Center at CHOP, talks about early identification of autism spectrum disorder.
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The sooner autism is identified in children, the sooner they can begin to receive services. Early, evidence-based intervention is shown to significantly shrink developmental gaps later in life.
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Early Intervention not only helps children with autism, but reduces future use of health services.
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The Eagles held their second annual Taking Flight for Autism event Aug. 30 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
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A new study suggests that challenging behaviors may arise when children with autism lack certain skills required to cope with a problem or situation in an adaptive manner.
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Mitochondria, your cells’ power engines, could pay a key role in the development of autism spectrum disorder.