Autism Spectrum Disorder

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

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, January 12, 2020 at 12:27pm

Here are some early signs that may help identify children with autism. These involve social, communication, and behavioural differences:
Identical twins with autism may not experience similar symptoms

Posted By ANI, December 29, 2019 at 10:29am

If one twin has autism, there is a 96 per cent chance that the other has it too, say researchers. ASD is a developmental disorder that affects how a person behaves, interacts with others and learns.
Artificial intelligence may help spot autism early

Posted By ANI, July 30, 2019 at 08:34am

A new study published in the journal 'Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences' has unveiled a machine-learning algorithm that can spot abnormalities in pupil dilation that are predictive of autism spectrum disorder.
5 ways to help your autistic child live better

Posted By Editorial Team, July 22, 2019 at 02:04pm

Know about alternate treatment options for autism.
Researchers develop technique for early, accurate detection of autism in children

Posted By ANI, July 10, 2019 at 08:29am

A new study published in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, has developed a technique to detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children quickly and more accurately.
Autistic spectrum disorder: Improper management may lead to these complications

Posted By Editorial Team, June 18, 2019 at 09:42am

If the symptoms are not addressed in an early age properly, autistic spectrum disorder may lead to certain complications. Here we tell you about them.
Autism, eating disorders and nutrition: Figure out the link

Posted By Editorial Team, June 17, 2019 at 02:50pm

An eating disorder named anorexia could be the hidden manifestation of autism in girls, suggests a new study. Read on to know including and excluding some foods can help you ease the symptoms of this neurodevelopmental condition in your child.
Folic acid: Your best friend during those nine months of pregnancy

Posted By Editorial Team, May 10, 2019 at 06:27pm

As Google Doodle pays tribute to haematologist Lucy Wills for the identification of folic acid, we tell you how this vitamin B ensures a healthy pregnancy.
Can virtual reality be your actual healer?

Posted By Editorial Team, April 18, 2019 at 04:02pm

Recent research shows that virtual reality technology can improve the quality of blood vessel surgery. While this technology isn't yet widely used in India, the rest of the world is resorting to it for healing many conditions. Read on to know about them.
Is your child autistic? Make him eat this not that

Posted By Editorial Team, April 17, 2019 at 03:25pm
World Autism Awareness Day 2019: This is how yoga can help kids with ASD

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, April 02, 2019 at 01:14pm

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.
World Autism Awareness Day on 2nd April: The famous faces of ASD

Posted By Editorial Team, March 31, 2019 at 11:38am

What does Michelanglo and Tim Burton have in common except for the fact that they are geniuses in their respective fields? Both have Asperger's Syndrome, a condition included in the spectrum of autism disorders. Here are more famous names who lived and thrived with this condition.
Know if medical cannabis can help children with autism

Posted By Agencies, February 02, 2019 at 02:28pm

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 whether traffic-related air pollution can cause autism

Posted By Editorial Team, November 21, 2018 at 11:12am

According to a new study, a common air pollutant during pregnancy was associated with higher chances of a child being diagnosed with autism. Know more about this.
Musical activities can improve autistic children's communication skills

Posted By Editorial Team, November 06, 2018 at 11:05am

Musical activities like playing instruments and singing can improve autistic children's social communication skills.
Scientists unravelled a network of over 200 genes linked to autism for better therapy

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, November 04, 2018 at 12:52pm

Researchers' discovery of a network of over 200 genes linked to autism will help in coming up with new treating methods of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Kids with Autism 50% more likely to be obese, reveals study

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, October 20, 2018 at 12:12pm

These revelations of a study will shock you! Read on to know more how autism and obesity is interlinked.
Cell based therapy shows improvement in twelve year old Kenyan boy who suffered from autism

Posted By Editorial Team, October 03, 2018 at 04:58pm

Cell based therapy in autism aims to address neurologic, gastrointestinal and immunologic disturbances. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) show promise in the management of autistic children.
5 therapies that work best for children with autism

Posted By Debjani Arora, September 17, 2018 at 01:09pm

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.
Study finds drumming to boost your autistic child's aptitude, communication skills

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 15, 2018 at 05:24pm

Drumming can help your autistic child improve his abilities, aptitude and communication skill. Know more about drum therapy as an alternative treatment for autism.