Autism

In the midst of yet another controversy about whether vaccines cause autism, the federal government will hold its first ever public meeting on Friday to discuss a governmentwide research agenda to explore the safety of vaccines

Maybe it's a message that's too good to be true

The controversial MMR jab does not cause autism, according to the largest ever study published on the issue.

CHICAGO — Mercury from vaccines seems to disappear rapidly from the blood, returning to pre-vaccination levels in one month, according to a small study of children in Argentina.

Some autistic children appear to have fewer "mirror neuron" cells in the brain, according to a new study. These neurons control learning and empathy through observation, French news agency AFP reports.

Behaviors were as common years ago, but definition, diagnosis have shifted

Pediatricians group says early therapy can lessen disorder's severity

Dozens of clips offer comparisons between autistic and unaffected children

Autistic behaviors, such as repetitive motions, problems interacting with others and impaired communication abilities, appear to change and improve as an individual ages, a new study shows.

The theory that autism is caused by an extreme version of the male brain has won strong support from new research showing that....