Health Needs of Autistic Children Often Unmet

Parents of autistic children are more likely to see their sons or daughter’s special health needs go unmet, a new government report shows. Data from the National Survey of Children With Special Health Care Needs also indicated that when compared with families that have kids with other special emotional or physical needs, parents caring for autistic children face a significantly greater financial... Read more

Scans Show Sound-Processing Deficits in Autistic Kids

Children with autism spectrum disorder process sounds a fraction of a second slower than other children, an abnormality that offers insight into listening and language issues linked to the condition, a new study says. Researchers used magnetoencephalography (MEG), which records minute magnetic fields associated with electrical brain activity, to detect the slight delay in autistic children who were... Read more

Signs That a Child May Be Autistic

Autism is a childhood developmental disorder that has no cure. Autistic children have problems with social interaction, communication, and may engage in repetitive behaviors. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke lists these common symptoms of autism: Seeming withdrawn, unresponsive or indifferent to others in social settings. Not responding when the person’s name is called. ... Read more