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Correlation vs. Causation: Decoding Autism Research
By Sally Raskoff Recent news reports cite a huge increase in autism rates. Autism, a disorder involving problems with social interaction and communication, is estimated at 1 in 88 children. The rates by gender are 1 in 54 boys and.....
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Approach To Autism May Increase Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence Estimates In Children Worldwide
Autism may be more common worldwide than previously thought, according to researchers from the George Washington University (GW) and Yale University. The researchers conducted an autism prevalence study for the first time in South K... Read Post
Children With Autism May Benefit From Interaction With Therapy Dogs
About 1 in 150 children are affected by an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulty with language, communication, and social interaction. A critical review of several publis... Read Post
Animals Help Children With Autism Interact Better
Animals help children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) interact better; they show increased positive social behaviors when an animal is present. The finding came from a new study by researchers, led by Marguerite E O'Haire, from... Read Post