Latest about Autism
Autism Care Can Top $2 Million Per Person
The cost of supporting a person with autism over a lifetime can be as high as $2.4 million, a new study estimates.
Why Older Moms May Be More Likely To Have Kids with Autism
Older mothers have a greater risk of having children with autism, and changes in molecules attached to DNA, a process called epigenetics, may be responsible, researchers have found.
The Autism-Epilepsy Connection (Op-Ed)
Epilepsy and autism have now been linked in some people, meaning treatments are now available.
1 in 68 US Kids Has Autism Spectrum Disorder
As many as 1.5 percent, or one in 68 U.S. children on average may have autism, according to new estimates released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New Research Finds Cell Damage in Autistic Brain (Infographic)
Patches of cells in the outer layer of the cortex are disorganized in the brains of autistic children.
Autism Drug Shows Promise in Animal Studies
A drug called bumetanide aimed at eliminating autism symptoms in people with certain forms of the condition is showing promise in the early stages of research.
