New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

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A new Iowa law now in effect will take away age and coverage limits for individuals covered by the state's insurance plan.

Dr. Robert Naviaux, a professor of medicine, pediatrics and pathology at the UCSD School of Medicine and the study’s lead author, estimated that 40-50% of autism cases could be prevented or ...

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Childhood immunizations are essential for protecting against infectious diseases, disability and death. With developing ...

A study has revealed that robots can serve not merely as toys but as excellent teachers for children with autism spectrum ...

A child holds their hands up in front of their face, revealing palms covered in a rainbow of paint. Source: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels Many people on the autism spectrum have atypical responses to ...

A new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may increase a child's risk for attention deficit hyperactivity ...

A new Iowa law that expands insurance coverage for Iowans with autism, impacting families across the state went into effect ...