autism

Study links having extra Y chromosome with doubling risk of autism

Having an extra X chromosome did not affect autism risk, they said. The team analysed genetic and autism diagnosis data on 1,77,416 patients, of which 350 had abnormal sex chromosomes.

18 October 2024, 09:47 IST

Study links having extra Y chromosome with doubling risk of autism

18 October 2024, 09:47 IST

Desperate parents, unproven treatments, and the high cost of false hope

The incidence of autism has seen a steady increase, currently estimated at one in 67 people (according to a Nimhans study) in India; roughly 1.5% of children born fall somewhere on the autism spectrum.

16 October 2024, 22:28 IST

Desperate parents, unproven treatments, and the high cost of false hope

16 October 2024, 22:28 IST

Study on autistic children finds higher neuron density in their brain's amygdala

Researchers from the University of Rochester, US, also found in autistic people a lower neuron density in the cerebral cortex, which is important for tasks such as memory, learning and reasoning.

10 October 2024, 11:34 IST

Study on autistic children finds higher neuron density in their brain's amygdala

10 October 2024, 11:34 IST

Do plastics cause autism? Here’s what the latest study really says

In particular, the study focused on exposure to a component of hard plastics – bisphenol A, or BPA – in the womb and the risk of boys developing this neurodevelopmental disorder.

10 August 2024, 07:16 IST

Do plastics cause autism? Here’s what the latest study really says

10 August 2024, 07:16 IST

Brain cells maturing quickly possibly behind intellectual disabilities, autism: Study

For the study, published in the journal Neuron, the researchers transplanted human neurons having mutated SYNGAP1 genes into brains of mice and then followed their development and function.

07 August 2024, 10:27 IST

Brain cells maturing quickly possibly behind intellectual disabilities, autism: Study

07 August 2024, 10:27 IST

Siblings of autistic children 20% more likely to have condition, finds study

Other factors such as the sex of the first autistic child and that of the later-born were also found to influence the chances of the disorder recurring within a family.

17 July 2024, 12:12 IST

Siblings of autistic children 20% more likely to have condition, finds study

17 July 2024, 12:12 IST

Large brain of foetus could be hint of severe autism: Study

Researchers said that the biological basis differentiating mild and severe (or profound) autism in children develops in the first weeks and months in their embryo stages, which immediately follows conception.

18 June 2024, 09:32 IST

Large brain of foetus could be hint of severe autism: Study

18 June 2024, 09:32 IST

Mother strangles speech-impaired toddler daughter to death in Bengaluru, surrenders

The accused was allegedly afraid of her daughter growing up as an autistic child as she had problems with speech development, an officer investigating the case told DH.

13 June 2024, 16:10 IST

Mother strangles speech-impaired toddler daughter to death in Bengaluru, surrenders

13 June 2024, 16:10 IST

Different strokes for different folks

Having spent over a decade working closely with autistic individuals, I’ve come to realise that the journey towards integration into mainstream society isn’t always necessary or beneficial. Instead, embracing individuality and creating spaces tailored to each person’s needs and strengths is necessary.

02 April 2024, 22:40 IST

Different strokes for different folks

02 April 2024, 22:40 IST

Tallulah Willis reveals autism diagnosis, says 'it's changed my life'

One of the social media users commented on Tallulah Willis' post and asked her if she was diagnosed with the condition in childhood. Autism is a brain-related disorder characterised by difficulty in social interaction and communication.

19 March 2024, 10:31 IST

Tallulah Willis reveals autism diagnosis, says 'it's changed my life'

19 March 2024, 10:31 IST