Children on the autism spectrum disorder are 160 times more likely to drown; last year 105 children drowned in Florida, of ...

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Access to green spaces before, during and after pregnancy may lower the risk for neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Children on the autism spectrum disorder are 160 times more likely to drown; last year 105 children drowned in Florida, of ...

Dr. Malia Beckwith says many individuals with autism can develop relationships, careers, and live independently with the ...

Rutgers Health scientists suggest exposure to natural environments may offer benefits for children in underserved communities.

The findings come as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questions the safety of the ingredient, which is used to boost the ...

Autism diagnoses have risen with better awareness and broader definitions. Experts say it's a sign of improved detection, not just more cases. Autism diagnoses have risen sharply in recent decades, ...

Explore how a major Danish study debunks fears about aluminium in vaccines. Learn what this means for child health.

For the families affected by autism, the most haunting and important question is if autism is genetic? The response, though complicated, increasingly leans toward a strong genetic component, albeit ...

ASD, i.e., Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a disease that robs children of their childhood. The child does not behave normally, ...

Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition ...