Alycia Halladay | Autism Speaks

Autism, Old Grandpas and Mom's Childhood

Two new research reports shine light on multi-generational influences on autism. Here's some much needed perspective on what they mean - and don't mean...

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More about Prenatal Folic Acid and Autism

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Finding Information on Autism-Related Genes

My 2.5-year-old daughter has a deletion on the short arm of her X-chromosome (Xp22.31). What do researchers know about the relationship between autism and genetic changes? How can I find researchers who are studying this particular d... More...

Breastfeeding and Autism Risk

Have researchers looked at whether breastfeeding or formula feeding affects autism risk?

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Cord Blood Banking

Should we bank our new baby’s umbilical cord blood as a possible treatment for autism? Our first child was recently diagnosed with ASD.

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New Research on PCBs and Autism

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Pesticide Exposure and Risk of Autism

This week’s “Got Questions?&r... More...

Can Grandma's Toxic Exposure Affect Child's Risk of Autism?

My mother was exposed to a potentially toxic chemical during her pregnancy. How does that affect the risk of autism in my children and my grandchildren?

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Autism-Pitocin Connection?

I have heard about a correlation between labor induction wi... More...

Experts Share Latest Findings on Early Intervention

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