Autism

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What really causes autism? We're about to find out

New biotech is helping scientists pull back the curtain on the developing brain and reveal the causes of the condition

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7 autism myths experts want everyone to stop believing

From vaccine fears to miracle cures, here’s what decades of scientific research actually reveal about the condition

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97% of autistic adults over 60 are undiagnosed – and it’s massively impacting their health

Their autism was missed during childhood, resulting in an 'overlooked' generation of autistics

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We may be getting a key sign of autism all wrong

It's less about social skills than you might think

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Air pollution may increase risk of a child developing autism

Pollutants a pregnant woman is exposed to may influence fetal brain development.