Category: Autism

Children with autism find understanding facial expressions difficult but make similar mistakes as peers

From the University of Bristol press release: Young people with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) have difficulties recognising and distinguishing between different facial expressions, according to research from one of the… Read more »

Increased reaction to stress linked to gastrointestinal issues in children with autism

From the University of Missouri-Columbia media release: One in 45 American children lives with autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these children… Read more »

Vitamin D supplements may benefit children with autism spectrum disorder

From the Wiley media release: Vitamin D supplementation improved symptoms of autism in a recent trial. Studies have shown an association between the risk of autism spectrum disorder and vitamin… Read more »