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National Autism Spectrum Disorders

Using social media to help with autism

Social media can be an important source of support and friendship for both those on the autism spectrum and families raising an individual on the...
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Staying sane when everything seems to cause autism

In recent news several possible factors have been pointed to as causes of autism: maternal obesity, smoking during pregnancy, lead, PCBs, paternal...
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Scientists say rise in autism may be linked to toxic chemicals in environment

  • toxic chemicals and autism
  • June 9, 2011
The sharp rise in autism in recent years may be partly linked to toxic chemicals, according to a coalition of scientists, policy experts, and...
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The ATA is working on brighter futures for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Participating in the martial arts can offer the opportunity for significant improvement in the lives of people who suffer from Autism Spectrum...
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Kennedy Krieger Institute Announces Its 10th Annual Autism Conference

According to Jennifer Burke, Communications Coordinator and Media Contact, of Kennedy Krieger Institute, “With autism spectrum disorders (ASD...
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