Autistic kids News

World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on April 2, a day designated by the United Nations through a resolution. Here are key facts for new parents on recognizing autism.

World Autism Awareness Day is observed on 2 April every year Autism is a spectrum disorder which varies from person to person The theme this year is "Transforming the Narrative: Contributions at Home, Work, in the Arts, and in Policymaking"

Autism is a developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact and this often leads to social and emotional exclusion in schools, which adversely affects how pupils with autism view themselves.

Autism is a lifelong neuro-developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, impaired verbal and non-verbal communication and restricted and repetitive behaviour.  

Scientists say that they have discovered differences in a brain signalling pathway that causes more boys to be autistic than girls.

Fo the study, researchers from University of Bristol in the UK gave 63 children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) diagnosis and 64 without a diagnosis, an internet-based test of emotion recognition.

Children with autism may benefit from fecal transplants - a method of introducing donated healthy microbes into people with gastrointestinal disease to rebalance the gut.

Autism is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability of individuals to communicate and interact.

While reduced eye contact is a well-known symptom of autism used in early screeners and diagnostic instruments, why children with autism look less at other people`s eyes has not been known.

The study identified a specific blood marker that can be used to predict which patients have the best chance to respond to the treatment.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) referes to a group of complex brain development disorders characterised by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviours.

Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that typically occurs in the first three years of life. 

An estimated one in 68 children in the United States has autism.

Autism is a group of complex brain developmental disorders characterised by impairments in social interaction, communication, and stereotypical and repetitive behaviours. 

 Active-play video games used for exercising can improve physical and mental fitness in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).