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A British doctor who linked childhood vaccines to autism, "changed and misreported results in his research," to make his case, the London Times reports. Since then, several studies have ... READ MORE
Autism is back with double the headlines this week—first with news that prenatal testing for the disorder is in the works, Britain's Guardian newspaper website reports. In addition, a new ... READ MORE
Pediatricians and parents need to be more aware of the first signs of autism, two new studies suggest. That's because early intervention can improve a child's development and in some cases ... READ MORE
Worry has always been a side effect of pregnancy. But one anxiety--will my baby be normal?--has recently come to include a new concern: autism. First identified in 1943, the disorder is ... READ MORE
Autism researchers who specialize in early intervention have a new weapon in their arsenal: the ability to recognize clues to the syndrome in high-risk babies as young as 3 or 4 months. By ... READ MORE