Are genetic factors underlying children’s language development linked to later-life outcomes? In a genome-wide analysis, an international research team found genetic associations between children’s early
Scientists may have discovered a new way to test for autism by measuring how children’s eyes move when they turn their heads.
Researchers examined the genetics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by analyzing mutations in the genomes of individuals and their families. They discovered that a special
As they grow, children increasingly focus their attention on social elements in their environment, such as faces or social interactions. However, children with autism are
Babies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disengaged and disinterested in