Causes of Autism

An Autism Diagnosis Is Just The First -- But The Hardest -- Step

Amy Markoff Johnson | Posted 04.26.2012

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Amy Markoff Johnson

We'd come to see that this diagnosis wasn't a death sentence, or even a life sentence. It was an arrow pointing in the direction of understanding, of community, of information, and of resources to help individuals and families who need it.

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The Autism Breakdown

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 04.09.2012

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Some questions and answers about autism. Q: What causes autism?...

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Autism And Obesity During Pregnancy May Be Linked

AP | LINDSEY TANNER | Posted 04.09.2012

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CHICAGO — Obesity during pregnancy may increase chances for having a child with autism, provocative new research suggests. It's among the first...

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TIME: Living Near A Highway May Contribute To Autism Risk

Healthland.time.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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There is no cure for autism, and researchers are still looking for its cause -- some combination of genes and environment. ...

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Breakthrough Discovery On The Causes Of Autism

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mark Hyman, MD

While we don't have all the answers, and more research is needed to identify and validate the causes and treatment of autism, there are new signs of hope.

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Autism: A Puzzle

Ariane Zurcher | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ariane Zurcher

How much does my child really understand? What is she thinking? What is it like to live in her body? What sounds does she hear?

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No Link Found Between Vaccine Mercury And Autism

Yahoo! News | Frederik Joelving | Posted 11.17.2011

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A new government study adds to the evidence that thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative until recently found in many vaccines, does not increase chi...

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STUDY: Why Autism Affects Boys More Than Girls

news.yahoo.com | Alice Park | Posted 11.17.2011

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Among the many mysteries that befuddle autism researchers: why the disorder affects boys four times more often than girls. But in new findings reporte...

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Peaceful Revolution: When Did It Get So Hard To Be A Mom?

Robyn O'Brien | Posted 11.17.2011

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Robyn O'Brien

Ten years ago, we didn't worry about sending a peanut butter and jelly sandwiches into school with our children, and we didn't medicate our eight year olds to get them through the school day.

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