autism

Drugs used to treat seizures could reverse common signs of autism, a new study suggests.Researchers from Stanford Medicine studied mouse models of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which affects one in 31 US children and has seen a…

Many girls face years-long delays in receiving autism diagnoses, with many not diagnosed until adulthood, new research has shown.Diagnosing autism - which impacts more than 5million adults and over 2million children in the US - can be…

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Autism isn't one condition but four, according to new research that could help children get diagnosed earlier and receive more tailored support. Scientists in the US analysed data from more than 5,000 children and found the disorder…

Scientists believe they might have found a reason why boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed with autism and ADHD than girls. Researchers from the University of Rochester have suggested that boys may be more vulnerable to…

Americans living in the Midwest are most likely to have a toxin linked to autism hidden in their homes, a study suggests.Researchers combed through census data for 500 cities to calculate the number of homes that still contain lead…

A startling new investigation has uncovered toxic heavy metals lurking in some of America's most trusted toothpaste brands, including those made for children.Lead Safe Mama, a small business focused on lead-poisoning prevention, sent 51…

A toxin found in food, drinks and other everyday items lingers longer in the bodies of kids with autism and ADHD, a study suggests. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound that has been dubbed a 'gender-bending' chemical because of its…