Leucovorin is being reviewed by the FDA for treating cerebral folate deficiency, which causes developmental delays and autism-like features in children. GSK aims to update leucovorin's label for CFD ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that involves impairments to social and communication abilities, restricted interests or repetitive behaviors, and challenges with sensory ...

Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable. Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions like meltdowns. Special interests in girls with autism ...

Girls with autism are often misdiagnosed because their symptoms manifest differently than they do in boys. Scientists say the prevalence of the disorder among girls is most likely higher than what ...

When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. “We quickly pursued evaluation through early ...

The US government is approving the drug leucovorin to address rising rates of autism, despite limited evidence that it works.

Dr. Kahler answers the question: 'Child vs. Adult Diagnostic Evaluations?' Nov. 7, 2008 -- Question: Are there differences in a diagnostic evaluation of a child and an adult? Answer: There are ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (UPI) --A novel artificial intelligence system could diagnose autism much earlier in children, according to research to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the ...

Compelling theoretical reasons suggest the possibility of a causal link between excessive screen exposure in early life and the development of autistic-like symptoms later on. A large 2020 cohort ...

Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD often share symptoms, including challenges with social situations, staying ...