New research from the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan shows that a deficit in histone methylation could […]
What it feels like… for your son to be sectioned for over 15 years
Over the years, my son Ryan has had drug-induced seizures, lost all of his teeth due to anti-psychotic medication and has had […]
Causes of hoarding
Hoarding is a condition where a person feels compelled to store and preserve materials and stuff which may or may […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder & Allergies
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term for developmental conditions that affect communication, behaviour and social interaction. Typically, symptoms […]
Are Apraxia and Autism Related?
Skip to: Phonological difficulties and autism Apraxia of speech and Autism Difficulties in the research of speech Future directions Autism […]
Families of children with autism face physical, mental and social burdens
Families of children with autism face high physical, mental and emotional burdens, are sometimes ridiculed and even accused of child […]
Common genetic link between autism and Tourette’s impairs brain communication
Lancaster University researchers have discovered, for the first time, how a genetic alteration that increases the risk of developing Autism […]
Link with synesthesia offers new insight into autism
People with autism often have enhanced sensory sensitivity. They are, for example, much more likely to be affected by bright […]
New test improves diagnosis of a common genetic cause of autism
A new stand-alone test can more precisely diagnose people with a common genetic cause of autism than the current testing […]
Early maternal anemia tied to intellectual disability, ADHD and autism
The timing of anemia—a common condition in late pregnancy—can make a big difference for the developing fetus, according to research […]