January 26, 2012: Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder
Research sheds light on Joubert syndrome, which causes physical and mental disabilities

January 26, 2012: Brain Activity May Help Predict Autism Before Age 1: Study
Differences in responses to eye contact detected in brains of at-risk infants as early as 6 months

January 25, 2012: 'Inner Dialogue' Might Aid People With Autism
Learning strategy may help with planning, functioning independently, small study says

January 24, 2012: Can Low Birth Weight Raise Autism Risk?
In twins study, smaller size was associated with greater risk

January 23, 2012: 'Co-Occurring' Disorders May Explain Change in Autism Diagnosis
As symptoms of other conditions become more apparent, labels may vary, study suggests

January 20, 2012: Smoking During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism
But there are many other reasons to avoid cigarettes while pregnant

January 20, 2012: Experts Weigh Changes to Definition of Autism
The goal: to create a clearer diagnosis of what constitutes the disorder; many could be affected

January 16, 2012: Is Continued Lip-Reading an Early Sign of Autism?
Researchers say that typically developing infants focus on a speaker's eyes after age 1

January 12, 2012: Little Known About How Autism Affects Teen Drivers: Researchers
Communication and motor skill impairments may influence driving skills, experts say

January 10, 2012: Monkeys Treated With 'Love Hormone' Show More Kindness
Two monkeys were more likely to share juice after inhaling oxytocin in study

January 10, 2012: Autism Gastro Problems May Be Linked to Gut Bacteria
Study found children with the disorder have different type of microbes in stomach than other kids

December 12, 2011: Blink Patterns May Be a Window Into Autistic Mind
Watching a video, toddlers with autism reacted to action, not emotional content

December 09, 2011: Broadway Strikes an Autism-Friendly Chord
Sold-out performance of 'The Lion King' was adjusted to suit needs of kids with the disorder

December 05, 2011: Autistic Teens With Epilepsy Often Light-Sensitive
Incidence is roughly 30 percent among teens with both conditions, study finds

December 05, 2011: Kids With Epilepsy Should Get Screened for Autism, Developmental Delays
The conditions often occur in the same child, experts say

December 02, 2011: Prozac Might Ease Repetitive Behaviors in Some Adults With Autism
Study found 50% saw benefit, while only 8% in placebo group did

November 28, 2011: Head Size Tied to Regressive Autism in Boys
Larger head circumference not seen in early onset autism or in girls, study says

November 23, 2011: Little Social Life for Autistic Teens, Researchers Say
About half never get called by friends or get invited out, study finds

November 22, 2011: Meditation Can 'Turn Off' Regions of the Brain
Brain imaging shows experienced meditators can prevent their minds from wandering

November 08, 2011: Autistic Children May Have Too Many Brain Cells
Small study finds excess number of neurons in region responsible for communication

November 07, 2011: Where a Child Is Tested May Affect Autism Diagnosis
Centers vary on how a child is deemed to have autism, Asperger or other developmental disorder

November 04, 2011: Possible Genetic Link to Autism Identified
In boys, the gene variation was associated with about a 15% increased risk, study finds

October 31, 2011: Many Parents Skipping Kids' Shots, Putting Other Kids at Risk
In California study, 1 in 5 children at some schools intentionally unvaccinated, raising concerns

October 28, 2011: Job Market Tough for Young Adults With Autism
But strategies can help individuals learn job skills and prepare for the workforce

October 26, 2011: Links to Mental Illness Seen in Fetal Brains: Study
Genes involved in autism, schizophrenia may be activated in womb

October 24, 2011: Could Airway Abnormality Point to Autism?
Researcher noticed difference in lung structure of children with autism spectrum disorder

October 17, 2011: Low-Birthweight Babies at Much Higher Autism Risk
Long-term study found smallest infants were 5 times as likely to have autism spectrum disorders

October 07, 2011: Boys With Autism May Grow Faster as Babies
'Overgrowth' in length, weight and head circumference may signal a problem, study finds

October 05, 2011: Scientists Engineer Mice That Have Autism
Researcher says other mouse models of disease exist, but this comes closer to mirroring disorder in humans

October 03, 2011: Early, Intensive Therapy Better for Kids With Autism, Study Finds
Social, communication skills improved more when treatment started at early age

September 23, 2011: ADHD Symptoms May Add to Burden of Autism
Untreated inattention, hyperactivity further diminish quality of life, researchers say

September 04, 2011: Many Autistic Teens Use School Mental-Health Services
More support needed when they make transition out of high school, researchers say

September 02, 2011: Brain Scans Show Distinct Traits in Kids With Autism: Study
Gray matter is organized differently, researchers find

September 01, 2011: Half of Americans Will Suffer From Mental Health Woes, CDC Says
Much more needs to be done to help spot those at risk and assist them, experts say

August 25, 2011: U.S.-Mandated Report Finds Vaccines Safe for Kids
IOM panel pored over 1,000 studies and found little evidence for lasting harm

August 15, 2011: Risk of Autism in Siblings Higher Than Thought
Odds especially high for brothers and kids with multiple siblings who are autistic, study finds

August 10, 2011: ADHD, Autism May Sometimes Share Gene Mutations
But, the vast majority of children with autism disorders or ADHD don't share these genetic risks

July 13, 2011: Low 'Empathy' Response in Brain Might Point to Autism Gene
Siblings of patients have similar reduced brain activity when viewing others' emotions, scans show

July 05, 2011: Environment May Be Especially Key to Autism: Study
Other research finds that certain antidepressants taken in pregnancy might influence risk

June 29, 2011: Genes May Control How Long You Look at Happy Faces
Findings could further understanding of autism, researchers say

June 27, 2011: Many Pediatricians Aren't Testing Tots for Developmental Delays
More than half aren't using standardized screening methods for kids under 3, study finds

June 24, 2011: More Autism Diagnoses in High-Tech Areas, Study Finds
Engineers, computer whizzes -- and people with autism -- excel at skills involving 'systemizing,' researchers say

June 22, 2011: Poor Brain 'Sync' a Possible Sign of Autism
Inability of right and left hemispheres to communicate might be early marker, researchers say

June 08, 2011: Girls May Be More Resistant to Autism Than Boys: Study
Genetic studies suggest they have to suffer more genetic mishaps than boys to develop disorder

May 31, 2011: Study Suggests Special MRI Might Help Diagnose Autism
Scans found less responsiveness in language areas of brain, researchers report

May 31, 2011: Health Tip: Recognize Signs of Asperger Syndrome
Here's a list of possible characteristics

May 27, 2011: Complexities of Autism Extend to Its Treatment
Parents struggle to find blend of therapies for children with mix of behavioral symptoms

May 27, 2011: Living With a Child With Autism
Child gets range of tailored treatment, and family learns to adapt

May 25, 2011: Scientists Find Molecular Similarities in Brains of Those With Autism
Frontal, temporal lobes in cortex were different in healthy tissue, but the same when disorder was present

May 23, 2011: U.S. Rates of Autism, ADHD Continue to Rise: Report
Study finds 1 in 6 kids now have a developmental disability, perhaps due to better diagnosis