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Find Out If Language Problems Cause More Tantrums Among Children With Autism

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 15th, 2017 in Autism Blog

It’s been thought by many parents of children with autism that their child experiences more tantrums than other children because of difficulty with communication. A new study from the Penn State College of Medicine,...

Can Robot Help Children With Autism?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 26th, 2017 in Autism Blog

A human-like robot now used by about 285 schools across the nation is helping children with autism who struggle with social skills. His name is Milo, and we’ll tell you all about him in...

Are Persons With Autism More Likely To Die From An Accident?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 14th, 2017 in Autism Blog, Birth Injury Blog

Persons with autism are 3 times more likely than other members of the general population to die from a preventable injury. That’s the shocking conclusion from a study that’s garnering media attention throughout the...

This Study Confirms Birth Complications That Can Lead to Autism

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 3rd, 2017 in Autism Blog, Birth Injury Blog

In a just-published study, researchers have confirmed that children who experience birth injuries or other complications during birth are more likely to develop autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than children who don’t. In this issue,...

Can Exposure to Mercury Lead to Autism?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 7th, 2016 in Autism Blog

There’s a new report pointing to a possible link between mercury exposure and autism. We’ll discuss the findings in this entry. The Study at a Glance A team of 9 scientists from prominent Egyptian...

Can a Simple Hearing Test Lead to Quicker Autism Diagnosis?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 2nd, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

We’ve talked before about the harms of a delayed diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As soon as a parent or guardian senses developmental delays in a child, a doctor should be seen. Because...

Why Early Screening for Autism is Essential

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 3rd, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

If you suspect your child may have autism, time may be of the essence in getting effective treatment. That’s according to researchers at Oregon Health and Science University. Specifically, the researchers found that children...