NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study suggests that kids who are born only a year or two after an older sibling might be more likely to be diagnosed with autism than those with a bigger age gap. Of ...

In a recent study published in the journal Autism Research, a group of researchers examined the association between family history of neurodevelopmental (NDD) and neuropsychiatric (NPD) disorders and ...

Children who have an older sibling with autism spectrum disorder (autism) are at greater risk of developmental vulnerabilities if they also have other relatives with neurodevelopmental or psychiatric ...

Dr. Skripka answers the question: 'Are Support Groups Helpful For Siblings?' — -- Question: What issues should I look for in siblings of a child with autism, and are support groups helpful for ...

Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute was awarded a $2.1 million National Institutes of Health Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program grant to continue follow-up ...

CHICAGO (AP) - A new study suggests nearly one in five children with an autistic older sibling will develop the disorder too - a rate much higher than previously thought. Researchers followed 664 ...

The Autism NOW Center on August 9 will hold its second in a series of webinars for siblings of people with disabilities. Recognizing that brothers and sisters of children and adults with disabilities ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Cazenovia athletes Jack Byrnes and Jack Donlin have dozens of teammates they could turn to for support throughout the year. Byrnes, a senior, plays varsity football, golf, basketball ...

It is a virtual epidemic. One in 88 American children is diagnosed with autism-spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Earlier this week, Representative Darrell ...

Discovered: Mothers living near freeways more likely to have autistic kids; siblings that get along turn out healthier; high fructose corn syrup linked to diabetes; strange ancient life in Antarctic ...