Disabilities News Archive

• Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
  May 20, 2013
• Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
  May 17, 2013
• High-Frequency Noise Boosts Math Skills in Study
  May 16, 2013
• 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
  May 16, 2013
• Experimental Drug Seems to Aid Memory in Mice With Alzheimer's
  May 14, 2013
• Kids With Autism May Perceive Movement More Quickly
  May 14, 2013
• Kids' Reading, Math Skills Tied to Future Success
  May 13, 2013
• Size of Frontal Lobes May Not Matter for Brain Power: Study
  May 13, 2013
• Flame-Retardant Chemicals Could Be Toxic to Kids
  May 06, 2013
• More Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds
  May 05, 2013
• Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study
  May 03, 2013
• Drug Shows Some Benefit for Kids With Autism
  May 01, 2013
• Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
  May 01, 2013
• Kelly the Robot Helps Kids Tackle Autism
  May 01, 2013
• Preemies' Increased Survival Comes With No Rise in Disabilities: Study
  April 30, 2013
• Study Debunks Lyme Disease-Autism Link
  April 30, 2013
• Companies to Donate Prosthetic Legs to Boston Bombing Victims in Need
  April 30, 2013
• Why Johnny Can't Add, Even After Tutoring
  April 29, 2013
• Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests
  April 25, 2013
• Childhood Meningitis Tied to Reduced Education, Employment Prospects
  April 23, 2013
• Prenatal Use of Common Epilepsy Drug Tied to Higher Autism Risk
  April 23, 2013
• 'Misdiagnosis' Leading Cause of U.S. Malpractice Payouts: Study
  April 22, 2013
• Kids' Learning Disabilities May Have Multiple Causes
  April 19, 2013
• Guideline Changes Have Asperger's Community on Edge
  April 18, 2013
• The 'Learning Curve' of Living With Asperger's
  April 18, 2013
• Scientists May Have Spotted Brain's 'Numbers Center'
  April 18, 2013
• Age of Autism Diagnosis May Depend on Symptoms: Study
  April 15, 2013
• Non-Amputees Can Experience the Illusion of a 'Phantom' Limb
  April 11, 2013
• Kids With Autism May Be Less Likely to Imitate 'Silly' Behavior
  April 08, 2013
• Chronic Pain Often Follows Stroke
  April 04, 2013
• Another Study Sees No Vaccine-Autism Link
  March 29, 2013
• CDC Launches New Graphic Antismoking Ads
  March 28, 2013
• Reduced 'Fine-Tuning' of Brain May Hamper Face Recognition in Autism
  March 22, 2013
• Suicidal Thoughts More Common in Kids With Autism: Study
  March 21, 2013
• Brain Circuitry Yields Clue to Autism, Researchers Say
  March 20, 2013
• One in 50 School-Aged Children in U.S. Has Autism: CDC
  March 20, 2013
• Having Older Grandfather May Raise Child's Autism Risk: Study
  March 20, 2013
• Women Abused in Childhood at Higher Odds of Having Child With Autism: Study
  March 20, 2013
• Blacks More Likely to Get Amputations Due to Blocked Blood Flow: Study
  March 20, 2013
• With Certain Strokes, Effects Can Persist a Decade Later
  March 15, 2013
• Disabled Workers Often Face Abuse: Study
  March 06, 2013
• Brain May Treat Wheelchair as Part of the Body
  March 06, 2013
• Short-Term Exercise Might Boost Young People's Self-Control
  March 06, 2013
• Spotting Sleep Problems in Special-Needs Children
  March 05, 2013
• Most Kids With Autism Overcome Language Delays, Study Finds
  March 04, 2013
• Brain Connections Differ in Children With Autism
  February 27, 2013
• Animals May Boost Social Interaction in Kids With Autism
  February 27, 2013
• Shared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and Depression
  February 27, 2013
• Can Therapy Dogs Help Kids With Autism?
  February 26, 2013
• 1 in 8 Americans Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes: Poll
  February 20, 2013
• Brains of Fetuses 'Build a Bridge' Between Regions, Images Show
  February 20, 2013
• People With Disabilities More Likely to Become Victims of Violence
  February 20, 2013
• Researchers Detect an Anti-Autism Advantage in Females
  February 18, 2013
• Those Childhood Piano Lessons Should Start Early
  February 14, 2013
• Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Lower Autism Risk
  February 12, 2013
• Don't Overlook Eating Issues Tied to Autism, Study Warns
  February 09, 2013
• Winter Storm Hazard: Snowblower Injuries
  February 08, 2013
• Infants' Inattentiveness Might Signal Later Autism, Study Says
  February 08, 2013
• Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk in Study
  January 31, 2013
• Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk in Study
  January 30, 2013
• Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds
  January 17, 2013
• Autism Researchers Surprised by Impaired Brain Connections
  January 16, 2013
• For Some Children, Autism Symptoms May Fade With Age
  January 15, 2013
• Researchers Link 25 New Gene Variants to Autism
  January 14, 2013
• Bullying Harms Kids With Autism, Parents Say
  January 11, 2013
• Research Reveals Which Learning Methods Get an 'A'
  January 11, 2013
• Genes Changes Seen in Alzheimer's Can Be Found in Infancy: Study
  January 03, 2013
• Study Tracks Kids' Brain Activity While Watching 'Sesame Street'
  January 03, 2013
• Health Tip: Coping With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  December 28, 2012
• Survival of 'Obamacare' Tops List of Biggest Health News in 2012
  December 28, 2012
• Motivation and Study, Not IQ, Are Keys to Kids' Math Success
  December 20, 2012
• Genes Linked to Autism Seem to Have Strong Tendency to Mutate
  December 20, 2012
• Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Woes in Kids
  December 19, 2012
• Cancer Costs Billions Yearly in U.S. Worker Productivity: Study
  December 17, 2012
• Asperger's, Autism Not Linked to Violence: Experts
  December 16, 2012
• Gene Study Uncovers More Autism Clues
  December 12, 2012
• Common Heart Drug Might Dampen Some Autism Symptoms
  December 11, 2012
• Kids With Autism Common Users of ERs, Study Says
  December 07, 2012
• As Doctors Go High-Tech, Staff Injuries May Rise
  December 07, 2012
• Is Childhood Intelligence Linked to Pain Problems in Adulthood?
  December 04, 2012
• Psychiatry Gets Revised Diagnostic Manual
  December 03, 2012
• Could Baby's Crying Give Clues to Autism?
  November 30, 2012
• Brain Scans Show Differences in Adults With Autism
  November 29, 2012
• Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Poor Reading Skills in Kids: Study
  November 27, 2012
• Study Sees Possible Link Between Air Pollution and Autism Risk
  November 26, 2012
• Upbeat View on Old Age May Help Seniors Bounce Back From Disability
  November 20, 2012
• Kids With Autism and Child Prodigies May Share Certain Traits
  November 16, 2012
• Study Explores Possible Tie Between Fever, Flu in Pregnancy and Autism
  November 12, 2012
• Anti-Smoking Progress Stalls Among U.S. Adults: Report
  November 08, 2012
• Play-Focused Program Might Help Kids With Autism
  October 31, 2012
• Autism Tough to Spot Before 6 Months of Age, Study Suggests
  October 30, 2012
• Homelessness, Frequent Moves Affect How Kids Do in School
  October 30, 2012
• Harvest Season Can Be Hazardous for Farmers
  October 28, 2012
• Exercise Boosts School Performance for Kids With ADHD: Study
  October 24, 2012
• Kids With Autism Find It Hard to Describe Poor Behavior, Study Finds
  October 19, 2012
• Could Stem Cells Treat Autism? Newly Approved Study May Tell
  October 12, 2012
• Nearly Half of Children With Autism Wander From Safety: Survey
  October 08, 2012
• Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Affect Babies' Language Development
  October 08, 2012
• Late-Preterm Babies Needing ICU Catch Up With Other Preemies: Study
  October 05, 2012
• New Autism Criteria Will Have Minor Impact: Study
  October 02, 2012
• Prenatal Test Presents Dilemmas to Expectant Mothers
  September 28, 2012
• 'Fragile X Syndrome' Researchers Boost Social Skills in Mice
  September 25, 2012
• Many Children With Autism Have Other Health Problems, Study Says
  September 25, 2012
• Research Lacking on Drugs for Older Children With Autism, Study Finds
  September 24, 2012
• Drug Shows Promise Against Fragile X Syndrome, Possibly Autism
  September 19, 2012
• Improved Developmental Screening Urged for Hispanic Kids
  September 13, 2012
• Super-Shy Preschoolers Might Struggle Academically
  September 07, 2012
• Poor Sleep Among Preschoolers May Be Tied to Special Ed Needs Later
  September 05, 2012
• Almost Half of U.S. Kids With Autism Have Been Bullied
  September 03, 2012
• Kids With Neurological Conditions at Higher Risk of Flu Death: CDC
  August 29, 2012
• Little Evidence on Value of Treatments for Autism: Report
  August 28, 2012
• You Can Learn While You Sleep, Study Suggests
  August 27, 2012
• Older Dads May Raise Risk for Autism, Schizophrenia in Kids
  August 22, 2012
• How to Quell 9th-Grade Angst
  August 11, 2012
• Workers With Disabilities More Prone to Injuries: Study
  August 10, 2012
• Dental Woes Abound for Developmentally Disabled: Study
  August 10, 2012
• Dyslexia May Be Caused by Signal Processing Problem in Brain
  August 10, 2012
• Signs of ADHD Evident by Preschool, Expert Says
  August 01, 2012
• Pets May Help Kids With Autism Develop Social Skills
  August 01, 2012
• 'Toe-Walking' More Common in Kids With Mental Woes: Study
  July 23, 2012
• Disabled Americans Battle for Access to Hotel Pools
  July 19, 2012
• Sodium Buildup in Brain Linked to Disability in MS Patients
  July 17, 2012
• Brain EEG Test Might Help Spot Autism: Study
  June 26, 2012
• Delaying ADHD Meds Could Hurt Kids' Math Scores
  June 25, 2012
• HIV Exposure Before Birth May Raise Kids' Risk of Hearing Loss
  June 22, 2012
• Kids With Autism Face Health Care Disparities, Study Finds
  June 15, 2012
• Most 'Extreme Preemies' Grow Into Happy, Healthy Teens
  June 07, 2012
• Disaster-Preparedness Tips for People With Disabilities
  June 06, 2012
• To Help With Dyslexia, S p a c e L e t t e r s A p a r t, Study Says
  June 04, 2012
• Fever During Pregnancy May Raise Odds for Autism in Offspring
  May 29, 2012
• Education Is Key to Health: Report
  May 16, 2012
• Genetic Test May Spot Raised Autism Risk
  May 16, 2012
• Could Nasal Spray of 'Love Hormone' Treat Autism?
  May 16, 2012
• Many Parents of Kids With Autism Don't Put Faith in Pediatricians
  May 16, 2012
• Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With Autism
  May 16, 2012
• Employment Prospects Dim for Young Adults With Autism
  May 14, 2012
• Smell Tests Don't Predict Alzheimer's, Study Finds
  May 10, 2012
• Wheelchair Breakdowns on the Rise, Study Finds
  May 09, 2012
• Prenatal Smoking Linked to High-Functioning Autism in Kids
  May 04, 2012
• Health Tip: Recognize Early Signs of Autism
  May 03, 2012
• U.S. Health Care Spending High, But Quality Lags: Report
  May 03, 2012
• New Clues to the Evolution of the Human Brain
  May 03, 2012
• U.S. Ranks 131st in World for Premature Birth Rate
  May 02, 2012
• Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids
  April 29, 2012
• Battling the Bullying of an Autistic Child
  April 26, 2012
• Experimental Drug Eases Autistic Behaviors in Mice
  April 25, 2012
• 'Publication Bias' Casts Doubt on Value of Antidepressants for Autism
  April 23, 2012
• U.S. Children Exposed to Hours of Background TV Daily
  April 20, 2012
• Half-Siblings of Those With Autism at Raised Risk for Disorder: Study
  April 20, 2012
• Genes Associated With Autism Also Related to Schizophrenia
  April 19, 2012
• Researchers ID Genes That May Determine Mental Illness
  April 15, 2012
• In Mice, Drug Reverses Symptoms of Condition Linked to Autism
  April 11, 2012
• Online Tool Could Diagnose Autism Quickly, Developers Say
  April 10, 2012
• Children Born to Obese Moms May Face Higher Autism Risk: Study
  April 09, 2012
• Pregnancy Length May Influence Severity of Autism
  April 06, 2012
• Certain Children With Autism Show More Improvement Than Others
  April 02, 2012
• Two-Thirds of Kids With Autism Have Been Bullied: Study
  March 30, 2012
• Health Tip: Warning Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  March 28, 2012
• When a Child With Autism Wanders, It's Crucial to Stay a Step Ahead
  March 23, 2012
• Vacationing With a Wanderer Demands Planning
  March 23, 2012
• Study Might Explain Brain Overgrowth Seen in Autism
  March 23, 2012
• Mothers of Kids With Autism Earn Less, Study Shows
  March 19, 2012
• Deaf People Have More Mental Health Problems, Less Access to Care
  March 16, 2012
• Meds for Autism Not Well Understood: Study
  February 23, 2012
• Brain Scans Might Spot Autism as Early as 6 Months of Age
  February 17, 2012
• Motor Impairments Appear to Be a Characteristic of Autism
  February 17, 2012
• Kids With Crohn's Disease, Colitis Often Struggle at School: Study
  February 17, 2012
• Hospitality Not a Friendly Industry for Disabled Workers: Study
  January 31, 2012
• Testosterone Exposure May Explain Boys' Language Delay
  January 26, 2012
• Brain Activity May Help Predict Autism Before Age 1: Study
  January 26, 2012
• Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder
  January 26, 2012
• 'Inner Dialogue' Might Aid People With Autism
  January 25, 2012
• Rate of Leg, Foot Amputations Among Diabetics Drops: CDC
  January 24, 2012
• Can Low Birth Weight Raise Autism Risk?
  January 24, 2012
• 'Co-Occurring' Disorders May Explain Change in Autism Diagnosis
  January 23, 2012
• Experts Weigh Changes to Definition of Autism
  January 20, 2012
• Smoking During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism
  January 20, 2012
• 'Bath-Salts' Injection Leads to Flesh-Eating Disease
  January 16, 2012
• Is Continued Lip-Reading an Early Sign of Autism?
  January 16, 2012
• Little Known About How Autism Affects Teen Drivers: Researchers
  January 12, 2012
• Children Exposed to HIV Before Birth at Risk for Language Delay
  January 12, 2012
• Scientists Probe the Origins of Dyslexia
  December 21, 2011
• Blink Patterns May Be a Window Into Autistic Mind
  December 12, 2011
• Broadway Strikes an Autism-Friendly Chord
  December 09, 2011
• Autistic Teens With Epilepsy Often Light-Sensitive
  December 05, 2011
• Kids With Epilepsy Should Get Screened for Autism, Developmental Delays
  December 05, 2011
• Prozac Might Ease Repetitive Behaviors in Some Adults With Autism
  December 02, 2011
• Head Size Tied to Regressive Autism in Boys
  November 28, 2011
• Little Social Life for Autistic Teens, Researchers Say
  November 23, 2011
• Meditation Can 'Turn Off' Regions of the Brain
  November 22, 2011
• Hispanics With Diabetes Urged to Get Yearly Foot Care
  November 20, 2011
• Words Recognized by Looks, Not Sounds
  November 18, 2011
• Study Spots Early Signs of Math Disabilities in Kids
  November 09, 2011
• Autistic Children May Have Too Many Brain Cells
  November 08, 2011
• Where a Child Is Tested May Affect Autism Diagnosis
  November 07, 2011
• Earthquakes Put Millions of Lives, Major Cities at Risk
  November 04, 2011
• Possible Genetic Link to Autism Identified
  November 04, 2011
• Study Finds No Link Between Dyslexia and IQ
  November 03, 2011
• Many Parents Skipping Kids' Shots, Putting Other Kids at Risk
  October 31, 2011
• Job Market Tough for Young Adults With Autism
  October 28, 2011
• Links to Mental Illness Seen in Fetal Brains: Study
  October 26, 2011
• Could Airway Abnormality Point to Autism?
  October 24, 2011
• Low-Birthweight Babies at Much Higher Autism Risk
  October 17, 2011
• Health Tip: When Symptoms Indicate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  October 13, 2011
• Men With Disabilities More Vulnerable to Sexual Assault
  October 11, 2011
• Boys With Autism May Grow Faster as Babies
  October 07, 2011
• Scientists Engineer Mice That Have Autism
  October 05, 2011
• Older Dads Can Pass on Gene Mutations That Lower Intellect
  October 04, 2011
• Early, Intensive Therapy Better for Kids With Autism, Study Finds
  October 03, 2011
• ADHD Symptoms May Add to Burden of Autism
  September 23, 2011
• Health Tip: At Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
  September 20, 2011
• Can Fatty Acids in Breast Milk or Formula Make Kids Smarter?
  September 20, 2011
• Lack of Sleep Hurts Kids' Academic Performance: Study
  September 19, 2011
• Trouble With Math? Blame Your Lack of 'Numbers Sense'
  September 14, 2011
• Many Autistic Teens Use School Mental-Health Services
  September 04, 2011
• Brain Scans Show Distinct Traits in Kids With Autism: Study
  September 02, 2011
• Half of Americans Will Suffer From Mental Health Woes, CDC Says
  September 01, 2011
• U.S.-Mandated Report Finds Vaccines Safe for Kids
  August 25, 2011
• Risk of Autism in Siblings Higher Than Thought
  August 15, 2011
• Fido's New Forte: Helping Kids Learn to Read
  August 12, 2011
• ADHD, Autism May Sometimes Share Gene Mutations
  August 10, 2011
• Special Needs Kids Bullied More, Fare Poorly at School
  July 27, 2011
• Kids From Unplanned Pregnancies Tend to Lag Behind Intellectually
  July 27, 2011
• Low 'Empathy' Response in Brain Might Point to Autism Gene
  July 13, 2011
• Health Tip: Understanding Dyslexia
  July 12, 2011
• For People With Diabetes, Pets May Pose Unusual Hazards
  July 11, 2011
• Higher Folic Acid Levels in Teens Tied to Academic Success
  July 11, 2011
• Environment May Be Especially Key to Autism: Study
  July 05, 2011
• Genes May Control How Long You Look at Happy Faces
  June 29, 2011
• Many Pediatricians Aren't Testing Tots for Developmental Delays
  June 27, 2011
• More Autism Diagnoses in High-Tech Areas, Study Finds
  June 24, 2011
• Poor Brain 'Sync' a Possible Sign of Autism
  June 22, 2011
• Reading With Mom Can Boost Kindergarten Readiness
  June 17, 2011
• Language Delays Seen in Kids in Institutions Beyond Age 2
  June 17, 2011
• Good Sleep Could Boost Undergrads' Learning Capacity
  June 14, 2011
• Girls May Be More Resistant to Autism Than Boys: Study
  June 08, 2011
• Health Tip: Recognize Signs of Asperger Syndrome
  May 31, 2011
• Study Suggests Special MRI Might Help Diagnose Autism
  May 31, 2011
• Living With a Child With Autism
  May 27, 2011
• Scientists Find Molecular Similarities in Brains of Those With Autism
  May 25, 2011
• U.S. Rates of Autism, ADHD Continue to Rise: Report
  May 23, 2011
• Massachusetts Study Shows Sharp Rise in Early Autism Diagnoses
  May 18, 2011
• Teen Boys With Autism at Risk of Being Bullied: Study
  May 11, 2011
• Autism Takes an Economic Toll on Mom's Job, Income: Study
  May 11, 2011
• Most Teachers Favor Inclusion for Autistic Students
  May 11, 2011
• Fever During Pregnancy, Diabetes and Obesity May Raise Autism Risk
  May 11, 2011
• Winter Conception Tied to Raised Risk for Autism
  May 09, 2011
• S. Korean Study Suggests Autism Rate May Be Much Higher
  May 09, 2011
• Treating Kids for Environmental Ills Costs U.S. $76B a Year
  May 04, 2011
• Autism Tests for Preemies May Be Faulty, Study Suggests
  May 02, 2011
• Brains of Autistic Kids Still Larger at Age 4, 5
  May 02, 2011
• 'Health Literacy' Called Key for Heart Failure Patients
  April 26, 2011
• Many With Autism Also Have Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy: Study
  April 20, 2011
• Most Parents Vaccinate Kids, Trust Docs' Advice on Shots
  April 19, 2011
• Having Both Autism and Epilepsy Linked to Raised Death Rates
  April 16, 2011
• 'Best' Places to Live With Autism All in Major Metro Areas: Survey
  April 13, 2011
• Wearing a Cast? Be Careful How You Scratch That Itch
  April 13, 2011
• Video Games Might Aid in Stroke Rehab
  April 07, 2011
• Autism Diagnoses Still More Likely in Richer Neighborhoods
  April 06, 2011
• Brains of People with Autism Focus More on Visual Skills
  April 04, 2011
• Evidence Weak to Support Many Medications for Autism: Study
  April 04, 2011
• Interest in Toys May Predict Success of Autism Home Therapy
  March 25, 2011
• Even Mild Stress Can Lead to Disability, Study Says
  March 24, 2011
• Dangerous Wandering a Lesser Known Side of Autism
  March 24, 2011
• Scientists Create Autism-Like Traits in Mice
  March 21, 2011
• High Blood Pressure Linked to Drop in Walking Speed, Study Finds
  March 16, 2011
• Scientists Link 'Sets' of Genetic Abnormalities to Autism Risk
  March 01, 2011