In Autism, New Goal Is Finding It Soon Enough to Fight It
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Across the country, thousands of toddlers are joining studies that could signal new hope for a baffling childhood disorder.
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Scientists searching for a way to  treat the rare but severe childhood neurological disorder Rett  syndrome have reversed the disease in mice, raising hopes for  doing the same in people.
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Science has spoken when it comes to the theory that some childhood vaccines can cause autism. They don't, the Institute of Medicine concluded three years ago. Soon, it will be the courts turn to speak.
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A schizophrenia drug won U.S. approval as the first medicine to treat symptoms of autism in children and adolescents, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
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A young girl and her family find ways to handle the challenges of a rare genetic disorder.
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Brothers and sisters of autistic kids are in need of attention too. Here's how a mother copes  -  and what experts say
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As the holidays approach, some tips on finding gifts that accommodate the special needs of children with autism.
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Children with autism have inflammation in their brains, although it is not yet clear whether the inflammation actually causes the condition, researchers said on Monday.
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French scientists have identified genetic mutations in a small number of children with autism which could provide insight into the biological basis of the disorder.
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The discovery of a gene mutation associated with autism makes headlines, but the fine print reveals that only 1 percent of autistic children carry that mutation.
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Some folks have already hit the button.
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For more than a decade, families across the country have been warring with the medical establishment over their claims that routine childhood vaccines are responsible for the nation's apparent epidemic of autism. In an extraordinary proceeding that begins tomorrow, the battle will move from the i...
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An entrepreneur has made caring for her autistic son and for others like him her third business.
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Aug. 16, 2004 -- For children with Asperger&#39;s Syndrome and other mild forms of autism, the world can be an uncomfortable place. These kids have a hard time picking up the social skills that come naturally to most people. They get teased at school, often ...
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John Hopkins University School of Medicine launched a study of the cause of autism and had made a step forward. A recent study of brain tissue taken from affected patients has
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MONDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- In an effort to make it easier for pediatricians to spot and begin early treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders, the American Academy of Pediatrics has released two new reports with recommendations for identifying and managing these conditions.
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The largest U.S. study of autism has found that the troubling condition is more common than previously understood.