Mothers who work in jobs where they are frequently exposed to toxic chemicals or experience high stress have higher odds of ...

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall between the heart’s two upper chambers. ASD is a congenital heart defect, meaning it is present from birth. In some cases of ASD, a small hole may only ...

The prevalence of ASD is higher in children with epilepsy, and co-occurring ASD in epilepsy is associated with an elevated rate of intellectual disability.

Two studies led by the Chahrour Lab at UT Southwestern Medical Center shed new light on genes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the neurodevelopmental disease characterized by impaired ...

ASD affects 1 in 44 children in the US. Here's what you need to know to best support the community and create awareness Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pediatric patients with ASD and psychiatric comorbidities had increased risk for psychiatric hospitalization.

The term “pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs)” was used by the medical community to describe developmental delays in children, including problems with socializing and communicating, trouble ...

Chronic intranasal oxytocin alters neural connectivity in ASD but fails to significantly improve core behavioral outcomes, according to AAN data.