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Image Source: CC0 License More women are currently being diagnosed with autism during adulthood than ever before, and many experts…
New research found that siblings of autistic children may also face trouble and difficulties in motor skills. They may perform better than non-autistic siblings but worse than controls of the study under consideration.
The severity of symptoms varies greatly in people or children with autism. But all of them show some common symptoms. These are such as problems with non-verbal communication, lack of social interactions, lack of interest in activities of enjoyment, lack of empathy.
It is not easy to know which intervention will work best for your child. Each child with autism is affected in a unique way and may behave in a different way. Some types of treatments may involve intensive work for a long time. The treatment focuses on improving communication and social skills.
The exact cause of autism is not well known till date. But researchers have found through observations various factors that…
Diagnosis of Autism: How to diagnose autism in toddlers and kids? Diagnosis of autism is the formal identification of autism,…
When people refer to ‘Autism’, they are usually talking about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). ASD is a brain-related problem which influences how a person relates to his environment. It is characterized by social and communication challenges and repetitive behaviors and activities. It influences learning, thinking, and analytical abilities of people.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism generally starts before the age of 3 years and lasts lifelong. An early detection…
Rodent models of ASDs (Autism spectrum disorders) coupled to newly developed technologies for genome editing, cell-specific functional and structural imaging, and neuronal activity manipulation will yield critical insights about autism and stimulate the emergence of new treatments. Read about advancements in this area.
The Human Brain The brain is a wonderful three-pound organ that controls all the functions of human body and interprets…