Animals alleviate social anxiety in children with autism
The presence of animals reduces the intensity of anxiety experienced by children with autism spectrum disorders in…
Autism
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects the brain and usually has a genetic basis. The first symptoms appear as early as childhood and actually last until the end of life.
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Boys are more likely to suffer from autism due to estrogen
Low levels of oestrogen may be responsible for an increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorders among…
Parents’ age and child’s risk of autism
Older women are more likely to give birth to children with autism, but the risk is only…
Autism can start in the gut
Systemic autistic disorder, which is the first step to autism, is due to disorders in the gut…
Atypical autism – what is the condition?
Atypical autism is one form of autism that is diagnosed at a slightly later age than the…
Autism spectrum disorder – characteristics, causes and symptoms
Autism spectrum disorder is a broad term that encompasses a variety of autistic disorders. Autistic disorders are…
Antidepressants in pregnancy are an autism risk
Antidepressants taken by pregnant women mean a high risk of autism and developmental disorders for their children,…
Features of autism can be heard in the child’s voice
By analysing a young child’s voice, autism can be diagnosed early, reports the journal Proceedings of the…
Autism is linked to male hormones
High levels of male hormones in the mother’s body may promote the onset of autism in the…