Category: Research

Autism rates have been rising steadily in recent decades, prompting researchers to investigate what really causes the condition. As of now the precise etiology of autism remains elusive, but a growing body of evidence points to genetics, environmental pollution,...

One puzzle that has proven to be particularly perplexing in the realm of neurodevelopmental disorders is the marked variability in autism manifestations among children. In short, the severity & symptomatology diverge so greatly among those diagnosed with autism &...

Autism diagnosis is an essential part of a child’s developmental assessment, more especially if a parent suspects that their child may be on the spectrum. The Diagnosis process can be in-person evaluations conducted by a certified psychologist one on...

The human brain has been the subject of research, especially in the field of autism. Understanding how various neurodiverse brains work can be beneficial in many ways, including providing insights to scientists on what causes autism and how to...

A recent study by the UC Davis MIND Institute has shown that infants who have a sibling with autism are at a significantly higher risk (about 20%) of developing the condition themselves compared to infants without any autistic siblings....

A group of researchers have recently revealed what they consider to be groundbreaking discoveries in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder.  The team currently located at the state-of-the-art Oxford Center, situated on Whitmore Lake Road in Green Oak Township,...