Newest Research Finds No Link Between MMR Vaccine, Autism
Ongoing beliefs that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine causes autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have persisted. However, ongoing research has shown no link between the vaccine and the disorder....
View ArticleFor Females With Autism, Differences Matter
When you think of “autism,” does a male child come to mind? It’s understandable if you answer “yes.” Past estimates have suggested that for every female on the autism spectrum, there are three to four...
View ArticleHow Having a Son With Autism Changed My Life
My son, Sean, was 2 years old when we first noticed something wasn’t quite right. He stopped pointing at things. He lost what little language he had been developing. Looking back, I realize his...
View ArticleCan Your Child’s Autism Go Away?
There is no known cure for autism. But recent research might make parents wonder if it ever goes away — either through therapy or through a child simply growing older. Researchers looked at parent’s...
View ArticleNoticing These Signs In Your Toddler? Could It Be Autism?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in every 59 children is diagnosed with autism. But many parents are surprised to learn that signs and symptoms often begin to surface...
View ArticleAutism Signs Can Be Different in Girls
When you think of “autism,” does a male child come to mind? It’s understandable if you answer “yes.” Past estimates have suggested that for every female on the autism spectrum, there are four males....
View ArticleWhat Are Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
According to 2018 estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder...
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