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Science News
9.15.2015
Study: Gluten/casein-free diet doesn’t improve autism symptoms
A study finds no improvement in behavior, autism symptoms, sleep patterns or bowel habits when autistic kids were placed on a gluten-free, casein-free
Science News
9.11.2015
New evidence that pregnant women with autism need additional support
The first nationwide study of pregnant women with developmental or intellectual disabilities has found high rates of pregnancy complications including
Expert Opinion
9.11.2015
Helping shy autistics utilize AAC devices in public
Dr. Patel shares how to help minimally verbal autistic people feel comfortable using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices in
Press Release
9.1.2015
Autism Speaks Launches MSSNG Portal for Open-Access Genomics Research
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, today launched the web-based portal for its MSSNG database, making the
Blog
8.18.2015
My son with autism started texting and it's brilliant
Lisa Smith, the mother of seven children - two with special needs - shares texts from her autistic son.
Science News
8.12.2015
Researchers develop first autism symptom self-assessment for adults
A new test may be one of the first effective self-assessments for a core symptom of autism in adults.
Expert Opinion
8.7.2015
Help for child with autism who forgets to use toilet when distracted
Dr. Daniel Mruzek answers a question from a parent who needs help with their autistic child who forgets to use toilet when distracted.
Expert Opinion
7.31.2015
Apraxia of speech
Apraxia of speech affects many children with autism. This article will help you learn how to recognize and treat apraxia in kids with autism.
Expert Opinion
7.17.2015
Autism and eye contact
Experts answer a question from parents about autism eye contact and how they can help encourage their autistic son to use this social skill.
Blog
7.9.2015
Two words to say to someone facing an autism diagnosis
This blog is from Mandy Farmer. In her blog the Bowels of Motherhood she writes about raising 3 children, 1 who has autism, and her military family
Expert Opinion
6.26.2015
Concerned uncle seeks guidance on right way to urge autism screening
Kara Reagon and Lucia Murillo answer a question from a concerned uncle who wants advice on the right way to urge autism screening for his nephew.
Blog
6.11.2015
10 Sensory activities for autism
Click here for 10 fun DIY sensory activities and games that will give children great new sensory experiences and improve motor skills!
Science News
6.9.2015
Autism & GI-related Sleep Disturbances: Q&A
Study on parental age and autism risk found increased autism rates among children of teen moms and whose parents have relatively large gaps between
Science News
6.5.2015
Supplements for kids with autism may lead to nutrient imbalances
Click here to read the largest study of its kind where Autism Speaks ATN researchers find too-high levels of some vitamins and minerals and not enough
Expert Opinion
5.29.2015
Autistic child needs glasses but won't tolerate anything on face
Dr. Stephanie Weber answers a question from a mother asking about glasses she can get for her autistic daughter who does not like anything on her face
Blog
5.26.2015