March 14th, 2013

A new study shows that punishment can enhance performance in the same way as a monetary reward.
“This work reveals important new information about how the brain functions ...
March 13th, 2013

A new Penn State College of Medicine study posits that children with an autism spectrum disorder may be at greater risk for contemplating ...
March 10th, 2013

Children with autism tend to have higher levels of several toxic metals in their blood and urine compared to typically developing children, according to a recent study published in the journal Biological Trace ...
March 10th, 2013

The simple presence of an animal can strongly enhance positive social behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to new research.
For the ...
March 2nd, 2013

A new report reveals that major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia -- and possibly autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity ...
February 28th, 2013

Emerging research shows that children with autism spectrum disorder have a structural difference in brain connections from children without ASD.
Investigators from Boston Children's ...
February 23rd, 2013

Females may be inherently protected against autism, according to a team of Boston and European scientists. The finding may help explain why males have a significantly ...
February 15th, 2013

In a small initial study, researchers report functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) shows a particular type of behavioral therapy ...
February 13th, 2013

A new study suggests folic acid supplements taken early during pregnancy may reduce the risk of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).
Authorities ...
February 6th, 2013

Although autism is the focus of considerable debate, one belief is consistent -- outcomes are improved by early intervention.
Unfortunately, detecting autism ...