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What's the connection between autism and depression?

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Our daughter has been loving and affectionate for twelve years. But since she’s reached puberty she’s been biting, scratching and completely checking out when she gets her period. What is known about girls with autism at pubert... More...

Is There a Connection between Autism and Bipolar Disorder?

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Exploring Autism’s Genetic ‘Dark Matter’

Guest post by Nir Oksenberg, a ... More...

An Autistic Champion!

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How Early Can Autism Be Diagnosed?

Is my 18-month-old son too young to be evaluated for autism?

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More about Prenatal Folic Acid and Autism

Posted by Alycia Halladay, PhD, Autism Speaks senior director o... More...

Horseback Riding as Autism Therapy

I’d like to know more about equine therapy. Can horseback riding really help people with 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...

Color Our Minds

Posted by Autism Speaks Assistant Director of Public Health Re... More...