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Temple Grandin on autism: The world needs all kinds of minds

Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss.

Brain scan method may help detect autism

New brain scan software found 16 key functional connections that allowed it to tell, with high accuracy, who had been diagnosed with autism and who had not.

Kids with autism need intervention over many years

Many preschool kids with autism still have major difficulties by the time they reach school age, despite having received early intervention services.

When moms of autistic kids are happy, the family wins

Kids with autism often come first - but when mom gives up her aspirations and interests, is that really beneficial for the autistic child?

With autism, Grandin says labels have their limits

There's not enough emphasis on the strengths of people with autism, Temple Grandin says - and that's something parents and teachers need to change.

Teens with autism: Plan early for adulthood

Ways to support teens with autism - and their caregivers - so autistic teenagers can transition into adulthood successfully and independently.

Oxytocin’s social & emotional benefits for kids with autism

Australian researchers have shown that oxytocin has social, emotional and behavioral benefits in young kids with autism.

Spontaneous gene mutations may cause half of autism cases

Researchers have found more evidence to suggest that ultra-rare mutations of genes play a role in roughly half of all autism cases.

Kids with autism get less exercise than their peers

A new study suggests that kids with autism get less exercise than their neurotypical peers, but we can work with them to give them more opportunities.

Gender differences in autism: Behavior & brain structure

Autistic girls display less repetitive and restricted behavior than do boys, says new research on gender differences in autism.

Autism costs estimated to reach nearly $500 billion

Economists say that autism costs are estimated to reach nearly $500 billion - and potentially $1 trillion - by 2025. Here's how it breaks down.

Growing up autistic: 10 tips for teenagers with Asperger Syndrome or mild autism

Are you or your child on the autistic spectrum? Here are 10 tips for teenagers with Asperger Syndrome or mild autism.

Proof: Autism & eye contact not always mutually exclusive

It's considered one of the most common symptoms of autism: a lack of eye contact. But it's not true of everyone on the spectrum.

Autism in boys & girls: Gender differences not so specific

More boys than girls are diagnosed with autism - but a study says certain autistic behaviors may be may be seen more often in boys than in girls,

For moms of kids with autism, life is often stressful

Moms of kids with autism often experience chronic stress, fatigue, and more time spent caregiving than parents of children without disabilities.

Kids with autism and parents: Connecting through Disney

Find out how the parents of a boy with autism figured out that their son was using the world of Disney to navigate the world.

Animals may ease social anxiety in kids with autism

Dogs, cats, guinea pigs and beyond -- no matter the kind of pet, researchers have found that animals can help ease stress for autistic kids.

Changing perceptions about the power of autism

Research reveals that many people with autism - not just savants - have qualities and abilities that may exceed those of non-autistic people.

1 in 3 young autistic adults not at school or work

Autism does not end when kids reach adulthood - yet most public awareness, public policy and research about autism focus on the needs of children.

Another study finds no link between vaccines & autism

In a study of 95,000 children with older siblings, research found no harmful association between receipt of MMR vaccine and autism.

Is there any such thing as ‘pure’ autism?

While the search for genes that contribute to the risk for autism has advanced, in many ways, the whole picture has become even less clear.

Dad’s sperm may hold clues to autism

Tags on DNA from fathers' sperm may be linked to children's autism symptoms.

Autistic and non-autistic brain differences finally isolated

Functional differences between autistic and non-autistic brains have been isolated for the first time.

Autism genes activate during fetal brain development

Some of the genes known to associated with autism have been found to be switched on as the baby's brain develops during mid- to late-pregnancy.

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