Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills.
Pervasive developmental disorder - autism
Autism is a physical condition linked to abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain. The exact causes of these abnormalities remain unknown, but this is a very active area of research. There are probably a...
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I am sure that you may have heard about the Gluten-free Casein-free diet by now. It has been in the news. There are now special cookbooks... Read more »
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I don’t know about you, but the word “cure” provokes an instantaneous reaction in me of pure revulsion. The left side of my lip... Read more »
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Researchers will conduct a clinical trial this fall to test the effects of Strattera and behavioral therapy for children... Read more »
A noted Oxford neuroscientist says that internet use may be affecting genes in children’s brains, leading to increasing rates of autism and ADHD.... Read more »