With autism diagnoses on the rise nationwide, the El Paso Police Department is taking proactive steps to improve its response ...

The substantial overlap between the two underscores the genetic causes of autism. Other genetic disorders linked to autism include Rett syndrome, Down syndrome, and tuberous sclerosis.

Kennedy Jr., center, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of Health and Human Services, arrives at the Hart Building to meet with senators at the Capitol in Washington on Dec. 16. (J ...

Researchers use lithium to treat autism spectrum disorder and restore brain function Lithium shows promise in enhancing brain ...

The roots of Asperger's syndrome or autism are not well understood ... The basic premise of ABA is to break down skills into component parts and, through repetition and reinforcement, encourage ...

A discovery has highlighted lithium—a drug long used to treat bipolar disorder and depression—as a potential therapy for ...

This process may be less fine-tuned in people with autism, research ... Oct. 17, 2024 — Symptoms and disease progression of Rett syndrome are different in females than males.

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for “elopement” – or wandering away. And in summer, their risk of drowning rises. Get safety tips.

Meeting Santa Claus and telling him what you want for Christmas can be a challenge for many with special needs like autism or ...