‘Understanding Autism' author plans program

CEDAR FALLS --- University Book and Supply will host Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Jan. 26 as she presents, "A Friend Like John: Understanding Autism."

Infants May Use Lip Reading to Learn Language

Lip Reading in Infants May Lead to Better Understanding of Autism, Say Researchers

Ronald Ng: Autism. What Are the Odds?

Working on Autism Speaks, it was amazing to learn how many prominent people have been affected by this condition first-hand.

Early Autism Sign: Babies' Brain Responses to Eye Contact

The way that babies as young as six months look at the eyes of other people may be an early sign of autism, a new study suggests.

Allen Frances: How Does Someone Outgrow Autism?

In the Feb. 1 New York Times there is a telling op-ed by Benjamin Nugent, a successful writer and a "recovered" Asperger's patient. Mr. Nugent abruptly and spontaneously outgrew his disease right after college and has lived happily ever after.