Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Study Sheds New Light on Brain Anatomy of Girls with Autism

Study Sheds New Light on Brain Anatomy of Girls with Autism: Researchers say there is a big difference in brain anatomy between girls with autism and girls without autism. This may also explain why their symptoms are more severe than boys.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

What If There Is No Autism Epidemic? - The Daily Beast

What If There Is No Autism Epidemic? - The Daily Beast: Swedish researchers suggest that outside factors, from diagnosis to socioeconomics, may have inflated reports that suggest rates of autism are spiking.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s March 2014 report showing a 30 percent rise in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) over the span of a few years triggered widespread concern over one simple question: what is the cause?