Autism Update

Autism Update

Autism Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 05/06/2013 01:11 PM EDT New on the MedlinePlus Autism page:

Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study

05/03/2013 09:00 AM EDT

Newborns who weigh much more or less than average may be at risk for disorder, researchers say


Source: HealthDay

Girls with Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys

05/01/2013 12:00 PM EDT

New studies highlight variations in symptoms, genetic makeup


Source: HealthDay

Kelly The Robot Helps Kids Tackle Autism

05/01/2013 12:00 PM EDT

Small study found they tended to do better at developing social skills when this 'co-therapist' was used


Source: HealthDay

Study Debunks Lyme Disease-Autism Link

04/30/2013 12:00 PM EDT

Children with autism no likelier than others to have signs of tick-borne infection


Source: HealthDay