New CDC study puts autism prevalence rate at one in 88

ATLANTA, USA: Federal health authorities have significantly raised their estimate of the prevalence of autism in children, concluding in a new study of 8-year-olds that 1 in 88 has some form of the disorder.

Autism run, walk upcoming at Nash Farm

For the second straight year, organizers of a local fund-raiser are hoping to generate awareness about the prevalence of autism in children.

Bodybuilding.com Joins The Tyler Foundation For Disabilities to Help Support Those with Autism

With the prevalence of autism increasing 78% since 2008, and effecting 1 in 88 children in the United States, it has officially touched everyone in some way or another. Bodybuilding.com, a top proponent for charitable causes, realizes the increasing need for awareness and aide to those affected by autism. By helping spread the message of The Tyler Foundation For Disabilities, and by sponsoring ...

U to research rate of autism in Somali community

By: Aaron DuBois Parents and others in Minnesota’s Somali community are concerned about the prevalence of autism in children. Now, for the first time, state funds will go to researching autism in that community. The health and human services omnibus bill Gov. Mark Dayton signed Friday allocates $200,000 to the Minnesota Department of Health to work with the University of Minnesota on the ...

Prenatal Smoking Linked to High-Functioning Autism in Kids

FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- If a woman smokes during pregnancy, it may increase her child's risk of high-functioning autism, a new study suggests.