In autism, gene findings may help explain biology, guide drug discovery

(Medical Xpress) -- Autism and related disorders that profoundly affect behavior and development are diagnosed more often today than ever before.

In Autism, Gene Findings May Help Explain Biology and Guide Drug Discovery

UCSF gene hunter Lauren Weiss is homing in on a network of genes – linked to a protein suspect identified earlier – that may hold clues to autism and lead to new ways to identify those at risk and new ideas about prevention and treatment.

Acton's Discovery Museums hosts event for children on autism spectrum

The Discovery Museums announce the kickoff of the 2012 Especially for Me series of free events for families with children on the autism spectrum and families with children with hearing loss. The museums will offer 12 free events as part of the program this year, up from six in 2011.

Lip-Reading Discovery Could Aid Autism Diagnosis

It was long believed that babies learned to talk by listening. But new research suggests that youngsters lip-read, a development that could have implications for diagnosing autism earlier.

MURRIETA: Autism forum to be held Wednesday

MURRIETA ---- Rady Children's Hospital Autism Discovery Institute will host an informational forum Wednesday evening for parents who wish to learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of autism spec