The most important advice to keep in mind when explaining autism to kids: It's not a taboo topic. "Autism should not be an unspoken, avoided, or 'bad' word," says Chloe Rothschild, an autistic ...

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If your child has a classmate, friend or relative with autism, it can be difficult for ... we’ve collected some ideas for starting a conversation about ASD with your little one.

One of these ideas is the diametric mind theory, which proposes that autism and psychosis exist on opposite ends of a spectrum of mentalism, the ability to interpret the minds and motives of others.

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Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and are often accompanied by other behavioural ...

The mystery of autism has long enthralled both scientists and individuals. Over time, researchers have proposed various theories of the condition from the diametric mind to the extreme male brain ...

Increased Autism Risk Linked to Y Chromosome, Study Finds Oct. 17, 2024 — Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a study has found, offering a new explanation for ...

Scientists have discovered distinct gut bacteria in children with autism, offering clues to potential treatments. However, they emphasize the need for more personalized and cautious probiotic ...

Amna Nawaz: In recent years, the prevalence of autism has risen significantly across all populations in the U.S. Diagnoses are more common among children of color, but one group, Somali Americans ...

Severe autism can be reversed and symptoms reduced to an indistinguishable level, scientists have discovered. Two ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects social interactions, repetitive interests and behaviors, and communication.