Kennedy advisers propose doubling US autism spending on care, family support
By Robin Respaut Aug 27 (Reuters) – A U.S. advisory committee on autism is set to propose that…
ADHD and autism services in England ‘under significant pressure’, ombudsman warns
Services for individuals with autism and ADHD are “under significant pressure”, with patients “falling through the gaps”, a…
Early-onset epilepsy tied to lower academic achievement
Childhood epilepsy is linked to significantly poorer exam grades and long term educational attainment, with the lowest levels…
Vaccine research spans decades and doesn’t show they cause autism
Vaccine research spans decades and doesn’t show they cause autism President Donald Trump has called for big changes…
Comprehensive BMJ review identifies most effective bipolar disorder treatments
The most comprehensive review to date has identified the most effective bipolar disorder treatments across different age groups…
Cell village approach reveals genetic differences in cell fitness
How readily a cell divides and how well it survives is fundamental to life, shaping everything from organ…
Parker Wells: Mother calls for vulnerable persons alert improvements
The death of an 11-year-old autistic boy from Calgary has renewed calls for a national alert system. Chrystal…
Autism network urges new alert system after Calgary boy found dead
A network supporting Canadians with autism wants changes in emergency alerts after a two-week search resulted in police…
Neurodivergent kids face special mental health risks. New initiative seeks ways to protect them
Like many young people with a diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Jacob Schreiber was creative, empathetic and endlessly…
Prenatal use of certain medications can harm developing fetal brain
A review article by a University of Nebraska Medical Center/Child Health Research Institute research team underscores and describes…
Science fiction or science fact? Kingston hospital opens research lab to take patient healing to new level
Specialized equipment looks like a buffet table where researchers can avoid contamination in the Helix Wet Lab, which…
Formula 1 and my autistic son – navigating noise, crowds and chaos
As a group of men force their way past us, a sudden shriek of noise and gust of…