Researchers examined modes of delivery among 13,411 sibling pairs, in which one child had autism, and did not find any link between C-section and autism.
The latest findings suggest that perceptual differences are a key component of autism spectrum disorder. Previous studies have largely focused on language and social difficulties.
Among children of teen moms, autism rates were 18 percent higher than for moms in their 20s.
The flight had made an emergency landing and the captain reportedly said he did not want to fly to Portland with an autistic child on board.
“Autism is part of my child, it's not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis.”
The two-by-two meter structure was created inside the classroom using pool fencing.
Critics call for a change in policy after a special-needs student was reportedly told to remove his varsity letter.
The neurologist and best-selling author revealed he has terminal liver cancer in a New York Times op-ed.
To safeguard their waiting rooms, a growing number of pediatricians are refusing to treat unvaccinated children during the current measles outbreak.
Russia's ruler may have "an autistic disorder which affects all of his decisions," the report found.
In a pointed tweet, Hillary Clinton called vaccinating fundamentally and scientifically sound.
Big data is being used to make advances in understanding autism and other ailments.
Moms who are 35 or older or suffering from metabolic disorders are most at risk of having a child develop autism.
RFK Jr., the lawyer and environmental activist, has joined the anti-vaccination movement with a "dangerous" crusade linking vaccines and autism.
The study was based on a CDC estimate that there are more than 3.5 million Americans with some form of autism.
Rodger left a trail of YouTube videos and forum posts that outline his backward views on women and his self-image.
Lake Arrowhead was dredged to make it easier for searchers to access the bottom of the lake.
Controversial views about the effect of vaccines is at issue.
Here are 15 inspirational autism quotes for the month of April, which is Autism Awareness Month.
Kristin Cavallari got people talking after she said she wouldn't vaccinate her children due to her fear of autism.
Jenny McCarthy denied rumors via Twitter that her Autistic son Evan, 11, does not have Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Singer Susan Boyle said she was happy to find out she had Asperger's, a mild form of Autism, so others would understand her better.
