Autism News & Updates
About 1 in 3 Toddlers With Autism ‘Outgrow’ Disorder: Study
- Preschool Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems Linked with Autism
April 26, 2023 — Very young children who have common ear and upper respiratory problems appear to have an increased risk of being diagnosis of autism or showed high levels of autism traits, according to a new study.
- Milder Autism Cases Increasing Faster Than ‘Profound’ Diagnoses
April 20, 2023 — Researchers examined the medical and school records of 20,000 8-year-olds on the autism spectrum between 2000 and 2016. They found that profound cases are still rising, just at a slower level than those with milder symptoms.
- U.S. Autism Diagnoses Trending Upward: CDC
March 24, 2023 — The upward trend of autism diagnoses in children continues, with 1 in 36 U.S. 8-year-olds identified as having the disorder in 2020, according to newly released CDC data.
- Algorithm Can Spot Signs of Autism in Babies, Study Says
February 9, 2023 — Autism can be detected in children almost from birth using an algorithm to review their health records, a study from Duke University says.
- Gene May Be Involved in Autism
May 3, 2006 — A new study shows that a certain gene may be involved in autism.
