'Autism drug' research still early

Autism research in mice has raised the possibility of drugs to treat the condition, BBC news has reported. The research examined the effect a new drug called GRN-529 had on unusual social behaviour and repetitive motion in mice with autism-like behaviours.

Health Tip: Recognize Early Signs of Autism

(HealthDay News) -- Symptoms of autism can be difficult to recognize in very young children, especially in mild cases or in instances when a child has other mental or physical conditions.

Baby's poor head and neck control may be an autism clue

Early research suggests that if a 6-month old baby has "head lag," or weak head and neck control, it may be an early sign of autism or another language/social developmental delay. YouTube Video:  No YouTube read more

Experimental drug reduces autism symptoms in mice, gov't study shows

Researchers from the National Institute of Mental Health are already testing the compound in humans with another mental health disorder, Fragile X syndrome

Experimental Drug Improves Autism-Like Symptoms in Mice

Researchers have identified a novel compound that improved autism-like behaviors in mice, according to a new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Scientists from the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) and Pfizer Worldwide Research and Development found that an experimental agent known as GRN-529 that inhibited...