Alycia Halladay | Autism Speaks

DSM-5 Live Chat

On Saturday, May 18, the American Psychiatric Association will release the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5). The new edition introduces fundamental changes in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. D... More...

Environmental Epigenetics of Autism Symposium: Presentations Online

The organizers of last month’s sympo... More...

Further Evidence that Valproate during Pregnancy Increases Autism Risk

Large study links autism and prenatal use of anti-epileptic drug; alternative medicines possible for some but not all women

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Beyond Autism Genes: Epigenetic Differences in Identical Twins

Researchers studying identical tw... More...

The “Female Protective Effect”

A new study provides insights into why girls are much less likely than boys to develop autism

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Study Looks Beyond the Risk of Autism in Baby Siblings

Many younger sibs of children with autism have symptoms and delays that fall short of ASD but warrant early intervention