Autism rates have risen. Yet a closer look finds that the number of children diagnosed with mental retardation and learning disabilities has fallen at the same time.

Oct 6, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Autism seems to be on the rise in schools. It causes verbal, social and emotional problems. Boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls.

May 20, 2006 - Barbara Pytel

Autism Speaks, an international non-profit organization, sponsors the Walk Now for Autism fundraisers throughout the United States and Canada

Jun 18, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Part One in a series of two articles, reviewing some of Israel's finest red wines.

Feb 3, 2007 - Alan Boehmer

Dr. Paul Offit is a widely admired scientist. His latest book takes a hard hit look at what we know about the subject of autism and what we don't -- and why it matters.

Oct 13, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Some people have suggested that autism is a form of mercury poisoning. A new study has found that autistic children have normal levels of mercury in their blood.

Oct 27, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Understanding the relationship between autism and epilepsy will help researchers develop treatment plans for individuals with both conditions.

Jun 12, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Knowledge Building and Real Time Strategy in the Gold Edition of Rise of Nations for Macintosh (2004)

Oct 22, 2011 - Duncan McGibbon

Excessive weight gain and gestational diabetes may be linked to increasing rates of autism. What does the latest research say and how can you prevent it?

May 1, 2012 - Brenda Lane

The U.S. CDC tracks autism prevalence rates, operates regional autism centers, and provides funding for expansive research on autism risk factors.

Oct 14, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Researchers around the world are trying to determine what causes autism. In the search for the answer, many interesting theories have been published.

Nov 6, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

There are many autism conferences planned in 2010 including the ASA's National Conference, several DAN! conferences, and a biomedical event in Canada.

Jan 2, 2010 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

With autism prevalence rates continuing to rise, it is important that the public learns more about autism and work at dispelling these common autism myths.

Oct 14, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Autism is a condition that strikes thousands of children in the United States. Causes autism are not fully understood, but parents can learn what symptoms to look for.

Feb 13, 2009 - Marigold Merenda

It's not just MMR. Acetaminophen has been linked to an increased risk of autism.

Oct 31, 2011 - Joanna Karpasea-Jones

Learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder, what are the possible causes, how it affects lives, and ways to treat it and manage the symptoms.

Apr 16, 2008 - Sylvie Roy

The exact number of children with autism is unknown, although it is widely accepted that autism and related disorders are more common than once thought.

Jan 22, 2010 - Stephen Raburn

There are several private and charter autism schools in Colorado and Utah that are dedicated to meeting the individualized educational needs of children with autism.

Aug 2, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

How a common vaccine adjuvant may be responsible for the autism epidemic.

Jan 4, 2012 - Joanna Karpasea-Jones

With vaccines being the current suspect in the autism debate, could we be overlooking a more prevalent cause? A study at Cornell University may have the answer.

Feb 12, 2010 - Brett Ballard