autism
The latest news on autism
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17
Researchers say this might lead to sensory overload
Conditions such as autism, ADHD appear to drive 16 percent increase in a decade
Newborns who weigh much more or less than average may be at risk for disorder, researchers say
New studies highlight variations in symptoms, genetic makeup
Small study found they tended to do better at developing social skills when this 'co-therapist' was used
Study found no gains in lethargy, social withdrawal, but those on the drug improved in other ways
Children with autism no likelier than others to have signs of tick-borne infection
Identifying infants with higher odds could improve treatment, researchers say
