Why Some Children May Grow Out' of Autism

Title: Why Some Children May Grow Out' of Autism Category: Health News Created: 1/23/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/23/2012

An older mum OR dad increases autism risk going against current perceptions

The risk is up to 27 per cent higher than for those with younger parents, according to researchers from Denmark working alongside Cambridge University.

Babies born with EITHER parent over the age of 30 are more likely to suffer from autism

The risk is up to 27 per cent higher than for those with younger parents, according to researchers from Denmark working alongside Cambridge University.

City holds 1st autism awareness gab

AIMED at enriching the knowledge of teachers, parents, and medical practitioners about the special needs of children with autism, the first autism awareness conference in Davao City was held Saturday. Dubbed 2012 Davao Autism Alliance Conference, the two-day conference was in line with the celebration of the 16th National Autism...

Redefinition of autism sparks concerns

Being diagnosed with autism could be a lot more difficult if a new diagnostic definition goes into effect. In its next manual on mental disorders, the American Psychiatric Association plans to issue a single set of diagnostic criteria that will merge the four types of disorders on the autism spectrum, which include autism and Asperger syndrome. Although no current patient will be affected by the ...