Researchers divided the types of infection into three categories.Source: The Autism Site

Certain repeated stretches of DNA that are linked to the expansion of the primate brain may also enhance autism traits, according to a new study1. There are six main types of these repeats, called Olduvai and formerly known as DUF1220; one of the types was previously linked to autism. The sequence o…

"Autism is a valuable diversity, as opposed to a disability that requires sympathy."Source: The Autism Site

6-year-old Conor will likely be on the waiting list for a school placement for upwards of two years.Source: The Autism Site

Every week, I see children with autism in my behavioral neurology clinic, and I am struck by the huge variety of motor difficulties they have. Poor coordination or clumsy walking, among other issues, often appear early in life, persist for a lifetime and may even herald the core traits of autism. Tr…

By Stephen GiblerHelp us shape our movie by responding via email (see below)Whether it be shooting down alien spaceships at warp speed, hunting dragons with the knights of the round table, or winning the heart of a forbidden love, we go to the movies to live out the fantasies that we will never expe…

This is so sweet!Source: The Autism Site

It all started when she had a bad couple of weeks at school.Source: The Autism Site

A child’s risk of autism is slightly elevated if one parent has asthma, according to a study of nearly 23,000 autistic children in Sweden1. Children also have increased odds of autism if their mother is diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, according to another study, conducted in Finland2. The asth…

In order to help people with disabilities use its products much more comfortably and independently, and to foray into inclusion, Ikea recently launched the “ThisAbles” project that includes a line of low tech assistive technology devices that bridges gaps between existing Ikea products a…

Siblings of people with autism take down misconceptions about the disorder.Source: The Autism Site

Kristen Braconi reached out on social media to try to find the kids who took her son under their wing. Source: The Autism Site

"Once he was diagnosed, it dawned on me how funny it was, because all of the characteristics that make it clear that he's on the spectrum are all of the reasons that I fell madly in love with him."Source: The Autism Site

The Art of Autism prefers Autism Acceptance Month The month of April is Autism Awareness Month. April 2 has been designated by the United Nations as World Autism Awareness Day. This year their focus is on “assistive technologies, active participation.” Here are some suggestions for incre…