Autism

Find out everything you need to know about autism including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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News: Autism Affects 1 in 59 Children, CDC Says
A new report shows autism diagnoses continue to climb, in part because we're getting better at recog...

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What Really Increases the Risk for Autism—and It's Not Vaccines
Sex, genetics, and pregnancy complications may have an effect, but that's not all.

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Brain Chemical May Be Linked to Autism
An important brain chemical may not work correctly in people with ...

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Do You Know the Early Signs of Autism?
Some symptoms can start before a child turns 1 year old.

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Autism and Food Aversion: How to Help Your Picky Eater
Our tips can help you cope with your picky eater and avoid mealtime meltdowns.

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6 Common Autism Myths Debunked
One expert explains what you really need to know about this developmental disorder—and debunks commo...

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How Prevalent Is Bullying Towards Kids with Special Needs?
Kids with special needs like autism have a greater chance of being bullied explains, HealthMaker and...

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What Is the Key Component of Success Against Bullying?
Kids teaching kids gets to the root cause of bullying and is a contributing factor to the success of...