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6 Facts You Need to Know About Autism
... available for families is increasing. Here, six facts about autism that every parent should know. Autism... discoveries every day. In fact, they say, it may be possible to cure autism one day -- perhaps through gene... was devastated to learn that her daughter had autism. "The diagnosis really knocked the wind out of me," she...
Autism Signs: Your Month-by-Month Guide
Researchers now believe you can pick up signs of autism in a baby just under 4 months of age. Here are some signs that may indicate your baby should have a developmental evaluation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Is It Autism? First Signs & Important Treatments
Learn more about what some of the very first signs of autism are, get up-to-date on common and newer treatments, and find out why early intervention is crucial to helping the development of your little one.
Understanding Autism
With a rise in diagnosed cases and a sea of conflicting information, autism is a condition that leaves many parents terrified. Yet affected families have every reason to be hopeful about the future.
8 Facts About the 'Autism Diet'
..., recently revealed her 3-year-old son, Nicholas, was diagnosed with autism. Since the diagnosis, Laurita has... that some experts believe will reduce behavioral issues associated with autism. Learn more about the special... "autism diet" that Laurita is advocating. The GFCF diet removes two proteins: casein, which is found...
Vaccination Facts
... your kids to be healthy, so you make sure they get their shots. In fact, nearly 90 percent of kids... despite the fact that vaccines can prevent many serious diseases, a small but growing number of parents... means exposing a healthy child to a weakened or dead virus -- a fact that understandably makes some...
The Boy Who Couldn't Make Friends
Meet Robert Vaughn, a 9-year-old with Asperger's syndrome who is fascinated by the details of astrophysics -- but can't have a simple conversation with another child.
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
The Right Way to Treat an Ear Infection
Ever wonder what goes into the decision to prescribe antibiotics? A pediatrician and mom explains all the factors to consider before deciding on the best treatment.
Speech Delays: When to Worry
While it's true every child develops on her own timeline, delays in specific milestones such as talking can leave many parents wondering, "Is my child on schedule?" Here are some answers to your baby-development questions.
Expert Q+A: Is There a Link Between Vaccines and Autism?
Vaccines. Autism. Controversy. As a new parent (or parent-to-be), it's hard not to hear the great debate in parenting circles these days--do vaccines cause autism? If not, what causes autism? Why is it on the rise? This special excerpt from Baby 411 answers these questions and more, with advice from Dr. Ari Brown, pediatrician, parent and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Health Update: More Proof That Vaccines Don't Cause Autism
Concerns that vaccines may cause autism have been worrying parents since some research first introduced the theory in the late 1990s -- even amid mounting evidence that continues to prove otherwise. In light of more new studies disputing the autism-vaccines link, here are some relieving answers to your most pressing questions.
