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- Why Our Whole Thinking on Autism is about to Change https://medium.com/p/a8e5e25fd8ee 2 comments
- A Baby’s Gaze May Signal Autism, Study Finds http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/06/a-babys-gaze-may-signal-autism-study-finds 11 comments
- Geographic and demographic correlates of autism-related anti-vaccine beliefs on Twitter, 2009-2015 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/s0277953617305221?via%3Dihub 7 comments science
- Bill Gates calls autism-vaccine link a lie. http://www.cnn.com/2011/health/02/03/gupta.gates.vaccines.world.health/index.html?iref=ns1 23 comments reddit.com
- Study of more than 150,000 people identifies genes strongly linked to autism and neurodevelopmental disorders https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/962166 184 comments science
- B.C. boy with autism who only eats brand of discontinued waffles gets home recipe https://globalnews.ca/news/7682272/autism-waffle-recipe-update/ 74 comments upliftingnews
- The WSB Charity Live Stream for Autism, Wednesday March 18th, 9-ish to 4-ish https://www.reddit.com/r/wallstreetbets/comments/fhh5rs/the_wsb_charity_live_stream_for_autism_wednesday/ 212 comments wallstreetbets
- Identical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience large differences in symptom severity even though they share the same DNA. The findings suggest that identifying the causes of this variability may inform the treatment of ASD-related symptoms. https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/nksn-soa122719.php 22 comments science
- Milo is a Robot Designed to Teach Kids with Autism https://yellrobot.com/milo-autism-robot/ 3 comments artificial
- A specific gene associated with autism appears to undergo changes in the sperm of men who use marijuana, according to a small study. https://www.futurity.org/cannabis-marijuana-sperm-autism-gene-2143882-2/ 17 comments science
- Drinking bleach will not cure cancer or autism, FDA warns http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/drinking-bleach-will-not-cure-cancer-or-autism-fda-warns-n1041636 32 comments nottheonion
- Autistic adults are more vulnerable to negative life events, including employment difficulties, domestic abuse, and financial hardships. Negative life events may explain higher rates of depression and anxiety, and lower life satisfaction in those on the autism spectrum. https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/autistic-adults-experience-high-rates-of-negative-life-events 21 comments science
- A new study of ~1.8 million children in Sweden has found that the risks for autism and depression are significantly higher if your mother was hospitalized with an infection during pregnancy. However, researchers couldn't determine exactly how a maternal infection impacted a child's developing brain. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2727135 3 comments science
- Pesticide levels of mothers linked to children developing Autism. https://www.psychiatry.org/newsroom/news-releases/study-links-mothers-pesticide-levels-with-autism-in-children 452 comments worldnews
- MMR vaccine does not cause autism, another study confirms https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/04/health/mmr-vaccine-autism-study/index.html 2562 comments science
- A new study of patients with autism reports that cannabis as a treatment for ASD appears to be a well-tolerated, safe, and effective option to relieve symptoms https://www.genengnews.com/news/cannabis-alleviates-autism-symptoms-in-kids/ 24 comments science
- Largest Autism Sequencing Study to Date Yields 102 Genes Associated with ASD http://www.ashg.org/press/201810-autism.shtml 11 comments science
- Do Not Make Your Kids Drink Bleach Chemicals To Treat Autism https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2018/02/14/do-not-make-your-kids-drink-bleach-chemicals-to-treat-autism/#352441772d59 24 comments worldnews
- In autism, too many brain connections may be at root of condition. A defective gene linked to autism influences how neurons connect and communicate with each other in the brain. Rodents that lack the gene form too many connections between brain neurons and have difficulty learning. https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/in-autism-too-many-brain-connections-may-be-at-root-of-condition/ 163 comments science
- People with autism are less surprised by the unexpected http://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0717/310717-autism-surprise 127 comments science
- Family decision: Canucks draft pick staying home next season to be with little brother with autism http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-2017-draft-pick-jack-rathbone-autistic-brother 47 comments hockey
- Trump says autism is on the rise, but experts who study autism disagree http://www.businessinsider.com/trum-autism-false-anti-vaxxer-2017-2 5 comments politics
- Common alleles associated with autism spectrum disorder found to bear signatures of positive selection http://journals.plos.org/plosgenetics/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgen.1006618 18 comments science
- The Latest: Price says vaccines don't cause autism https://www.apnews.com/b02f2d354ab248cd8b10fc0485a58d63/the-latest:-price-says-vaccines-don't-cause-autism?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=ap_politics 24 comments politics
- Parents found using bleach to 'treat' children with autism http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/autism-bleach-california-us-genesis-ii-church-mms-scientology-a7409186.html 3 comments nottheonion
- Study: Kids born to parents who are 35+ yo at increased risk of autism, risk continues to rise with parental age https://spectrumnews.org/news/parental-age-different-impact-autism-schizophrenia/ 297 comments science
- Viral image perpetuates misconception that vaccines cause autism http://www.politifact.com/ohio/statements/2016/aug/29/viral-image/viral-image-perpetuates-misconception-vaccines-cau/ 12 comments politics
- Extremely premature babies run a much higher risk of developing autism in later childhood, according to a new study published in the journal Cerebral Cortex. http://www.psypost.org/2015/12/brain-differences-in-premature-babies-who-later-develop-autism-39930 4 comments worldnews
- Finland punk band PKN set for Eurovision, whose members have Down's syndrome and autism. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-31682196?ocid=socialflow_facebook 20 comments worldnews
- Researcher adds to evidence linking autism to air pollutants http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141015112119.htm 3 comments science
- New research provides insight into the cause of autism: mild inflammation in the womb can trigger hyper-proliferation of the child's neural stem cells, resulting in brain overgrowth and ultimately culminating in autistic behavior http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141010154926.htm 18 comments cogsci
- Antidepressants in water trigger autism genes in fish http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-06/prozac-contaminated-drinking-water-may-be-link-to-autism.html 3 comments science
- Feeling sad? Computer knows by looking at how you move: A computer that recognises body language using a Microsoft Kinect camera could help children with autism understand and express emotions http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22129595.200-feeling-sad-computer-knows-by-looking-at-how-you-move.html?cmpid=rss%7Cnsns%7C2012-global%7Chealth#.uxl3cd-sz94 3 comments science
- US Study Links Pollution to Autism Risk http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/international/us-study-links-pollution-to-autism-risk/ 4 comments worldnews
- 5 mental disorders share genetic links - Boundaries between autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia may not as sharp as thought http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2013/02/28/psychiatric-disorders.html 3 comments science
- Republicans Alienate Yet Another Growing Population: Children With Autism (VIDEO) http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/12/10/republicans-alienate-yet-another-growing-population-children-with-autism-video/ 25 comments politics
- Evolution's Gift May Also Be at the Root of a Form of Autism http://medicaldaily.com/news/20120510/9844/autism-evolution-genes.htm 12 comments science
- Bogus Research Kills Children - Research linking childhood autism to MMR vaccine was bogus. Doctor who produced it was paid by lawyers who were suing drug companies. Paper has been withdrawn, doctor disgraced. But scare continues, unvaccinated children are dying http://www.bmj.com/content/342/bmj.c5347.full 4 comments worldnews
- Kids With Autism at the Movies: Where Shhhh Isn't Allowed http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1977230,00.html?xid=rss-health&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed%3A+time%2Fscienceandhealth+%28time%3A+top+science+and+health+stories%29&utm_content=google+feedfetcher 76 comments reddit.com
- ABC news using Autism expert Jenny McCarthy in a recent story on the links between autism and other disorders. Watch the video if you have a strong stomach http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2010/01/06/abc-news-embraces-the-nonsense/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed%3A+badastronomyblog+%28bad+astronomy%29&utm_content=google+reader 8 comments science