Autism diagnosis

Many kids with ASD remain undiagnosed: Know the early signs of autism

Here are some early signs that may help identify children with autism. These involve social, communication, and behavioural differences:
Is your child autistic? Signs to look out for

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder and is quite common globally. As a parent, know what symptoms to look out for in your child.
Autism and food: How to inculcate healthy eating habits in kids with this condition

Foods play a crucial role in managing the symptoms and associated conditions of autism. Here are some science and expert-backed food suggestions for children living with autism spectrum disorder.
Now, prediction of autism will be more accurate and easier

Brain imaging can help detect autism. But know what may cause this condition and how you can prevent it with a few helpful tips.
World Autism Awareness Day 2019: This is how yoga can help kids with ASD

Yoga can benefit children with autism in more ways than one. On this World Autism Awareness Day, we tell you how it helps manage the manifestations of this neurodevelopmental disorder.
On World Autism Awareness Day, expert suggestions on parenting a child with ASD

Bringing up a child with autism spectrum disorder is stressful and challenging. On this World Autism Awareness Day, Surabhi Verma, consultant for children with autism and Founder Director of Sparsh For Children, pens an exclusive article for TheHealthSite to help parents of autistic kids reach out for the right therapies and ensure proper home care.
Yes, you can protect your child from autism when he is in the womb

Certain environmental factors and changes that take place in your body during pregnancy and delivery can increase your child's risk of autism. With World Autism Awareness Day around the corner, we tell you can safeguard your little one from this developmental disorder.
Study says prenatal vitamin intake may reduce autism recurrence

A new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry has revealed that maternal intake of prenatal vitamins during pregnancy can significantly lower the risk of autism spectrum disorder.
Autistic children more likely to face maltreatment, finds study

If your child is suffering from autism spectrum disorder (ASD) then you have to be more cautious, as a new study has suggested they are more likely to face maltreatment than normal children.
Know if medical cannabis can help children with autism

Cannabis treatment for teenage patients with autism is well-tolerated, safe and effective option to relieve symptoms including seizures, tics, depression, restlessness, researchers say.
Know about these therapies for kids with autistic problem
Researchers develop treatment to prevent developmental retardation, autism

The ADNP gene plays a role in the development of cognition. In most cases, embryos with partial ADNP deficiency will suffer from mental retardation and autism.
Kids with Autism 50% more likely to be obese, reveals study

These revelations of a study will shock you! Read on to know more how autism and obesity is interlinked.
4 ways by which you can tackle your child's learning disability

Learning disability is not the end of the world for your child. Follow these tips and make life of your little one easier, enabling him or her fight the condition wisely and with high spirit.
5 therapies that work best for children with autism

Autism or autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder which affects a child's social skills, verbal and non-verbal communication, it has no cure but can be managed well with therapies.
Family genetics play an important role in severity of autism

A new research has shown that the total amount of rare mutations in a person's genetics can explain why mental health in individuals with a disease-associated mutation have different symptoms.
Did you know? Mothers' pesticide levels may lead to autism in children

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with largely unknown causes. It is characterized by problems with communication, difficulty relating to people and events, and repetitive body movements or behaviours.
Study finds some fertility treatments can increase autism risk in children

Autism is basically a mental condition which persists from early childhood.
Fertility treatments may up autism risk in children: Study

The researchers found that the odds of having a child on the autistic spectrum for those who underwent fertility treatments.
Know if changing expectant mothers' diet help prevent autism?

The study raises the possibility that preventing forms of autism could be as simple as an expectant mother modifying her diet or taking custom probiotics.