Jan 14 (Reuters) - Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental condition marked by disruptions in brain-signaling that cause people to behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ...

Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and are often accompanied by other behavioural ...

Bölte has different commissions of trust roles, among them at Autism Sweden and the International Society for Autism Research. The idea that autism is caused by vaccines has recently been revived ...

Loustau is a Ph.D. student in social psychology at Boston College, studying social identity, moral judgment, and intergroup bias. She is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow and ...

If you live with a chronic or autoimmune disease, you may be wondering if it is wise to get a tattoo. Whether or not it is safe to get a tattoo is a discussion that is best had with a healthcare ...

Australia's first-ever national autism strategy aims to create "a safe and inclusive society where all autistic people are supported and empowered to thrive". It's hoped the strategy will lead to ...

A toddler who responds to their name, copies spoken words, and waves "bye-bye," for instance, is developing normally. It's unlikely they have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a diagnosis that ...

Some Canadians are celebrating a major autism organization's decision to pull out of the country, highlighting a shift in the way people think about autism. Autism Speaks quietly announced ...

The hippocampus is one of the brain areas affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Individuals with ASD typically have impairments in hippocampus-dependent learning, memory, language ability, ...

With a tool often used in the study of dinosaur fossils, scientists uncovered new details in ornate tattoos on the skin of members of the Chancay culture of Peru. By Becky Ferreira A culture ...

The intricate details of tattoos inscribed on the skin of South American mummies are now revealed in all their breathtaking glory. With a technique used to study dinosaur fossils, a team of scientists ...