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Autism May Be Helped by ‘Talking Things Through’ in Thoughts

Autism May Be Helped by ‘Talking Things Through’ in Thoughts

Last week, news that changes to the diagnostic criteria for autism could cut the number of diagnoses was met with a mixed reaction, and many were concerned that those affected by the changes might go without much ... continue
Abnormal brain growth linked to regressive autism in boys

Abnormal brain growth linked to regressive autism in boys

A new study conducted by researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute links abnormal brain growth in children to a certain form of autism. According to the study, boys with regressive autism - a form of autism that ... continue
Autistic children might have too many nerve cells

Autistic children might have too many nerve cells

Autism is affecting an ever growing number of children it seems and one set of researchers have discovered an interesting link between the number of nerve cells found in some children and autism. In some research that has ... continue
Extra Brain Cells Discovered In Children With Autism

Extra Brain Cells Discovered In Children With Autism

An overabundance of brain cells isn't necessarily a good thing according to a recent study children with autism have more brain cells (neurons) and heavier brains. Researchers for decades have predicted that the condition may be caused by ... continue
Meet Kaspar: An Autistic Friendly Robot From London

Meet Kaspar: An Autistic Friendly Robot From London

With the number of newly discovered autism cases rising at quick rates, it was only a matter of time before scientists figured out a way for technology to serve the millions of children diagnosed with the condition. ... continue
He might be autistic but he sure can start a fantastic meme

He might be autistic but he sure can start a fantastic meme

Internet memes are one thing. They are pretty much a dime a dozen and the supposed secret recipe for success on the web. However you want to talk about what a real successful meme is then you have ... continue
Browser for Autistic Kids Released

Browser for Autistic Kids Released

Zackary is frustrated with the kind of commercial browsers that we have. For a six-year old autistic kid, it has too many options available that causes him to howl in frustration. His grandfather, John LeSieur, was so ... continue