September, 2015
Study finds that breastfed babies are given greater protection from autism
A recent study has shown evidence that mothers who breastfeed their babies are reducing the chance of their offspring developing autism.
Autism
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September, 2015
Hormone nasal spray could help people with mental illness and autism
A new research study conducted by the University of Oslo in Norway has shown that the hormone oxytocin could be beneficial for people with mental illness, if they take a…
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August, 2015
Study highlights that depression is common among men with autism
A follow-up research study has indicated that men who are on the autistic spectrum are also more likely to have psychiatric disorders like depression.
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July, 2015
Nutritional needs of people with autism should to be examined
A new article has examined the nutritional needs of people with autism, as they often have food issues.
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June, 2015
‘Party invite made my autistic son feel wanted’
Most parents know how it feels to worry that your child is being excluded or bullied at school, but parents of children with special needs perhaps know this feeling better…
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June, 2015
BBC TV show to focus on job searches for autism and Tourette’s syndrome sufferers
The BBC is to create a new programme that will focus on people with neurological disabilities (including autism, Tourette’s, ADHD and Down’s Syndrome), which will follow them in their attempt…
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May, 2015
Researchers state that autistic adults could take ecstasy to help them with social situations
MDMA – commonly referred to as “ecstasy” – could be given to autistic individuals to promote a positive mood, which could help them when among strangers and in social situations…
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May, 2015
New understanding of sensory overload in autism
New research has flipped the way experts believe autistic people see and understand.