Head Lag May Be Sign of Autism

Weak head and neck control in babies may be a sign of Autism Spectrum disorders and other developmental delays, new research exclusive to ABC News revealed. A simple "pull-to-sit" test for babies may help in early detection of delays, according to the findings from the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore.

Piecing the puzzle: April marks National Autism Awareness Month

As Monday marked World Autism Awareness Day and April serves as Autism Awareness Month, staggering new statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which were released on March 29, said that 1 in 88 U.S. children, have been "identified with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)."

Oxytocin improves brain function in children with autism

Preliminary results from an ongoing, large-scale study shows that oxytocin -- a naturally occurring substance produced in the brain and throughout the body -- increased brain function in regions that are known to process social information in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Autism specialist to speak at Augustana

Two nationally known experts on autism spectrum disorders will speak June 6-8 in Sioux Falls at a conference called "Lighting the Way: Autism Spectrum Disorders in Our Community." The conference will take place at Augustana College's Gilbert Science Cente

April is Autism Awareness Month

Every year, April is now designated as Autism Awareness Month. With increased public awareness of autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), this provides a good opportunity to review some important facts about autism, and to understand how autism can impact us in our daily lives in our communities. As an emergency medicine physician, I am ...