autism spectrum disorder

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

Guest post by Michael Yudell, PhD, MPH, director of the Program for t... More...

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

My brother has autism, and I’m wondering about the chances that my child will be affected.

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My eight-year-old with autism rips his clothes when he gets nervous at school. How can I manage my son’s anxiety?

Guest post by Allison Wainer, a member of the&nb... More...

My grandson is turning five and eats only a handful of foods. What can we do to get him to try new foods?

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Guest blog by Aaron Shield, PhD, postdoctoral research scholar at the R... More...