Mattel launches autistic barbie in push for more diversity and inclusionMattel is launching a new autistic Barbie. This doll joins a diverse collection aimed at inclusivity. The design involved extensive collabo...
12 Jan, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Why is leucovorin being considered as an autism treatment?The US FDA approved GlaxoSmithKline's leucovorin. This decision followed a review of leucovorin's use in patients. These patients had cereb...
23 Sep, 2025, 07.07 AM IST
When will Trump announce Tylenol-autism link? Can leucovorin decrease its symptoms?Donald Trump is expected to announce a possible link between Tylenol and autism. The announcement is scheduled after a press briefing by Ka...
22 Sep, 2025, 09.12 PM IST
Is there a connection between women's health during pregnancy and autism? This study debunks mythThe study analysed over 1.1 million Danish pregnancies, examining 236 maternal conditions in health records. Researchers linked most autism...
31 Jan, 2025, 06.48 PM IST
World Autism Awareness Day: Neurodiversity at workplaceEvery year on April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated. The main goal of celebrating this is to assist people who suffer from au...
02 Apr, 2023, 11.09 AM IST
Kids on the autism spectrum experience more bullying. Here's what schools can do about itAccumulating evidence indicates autistic children are more likely to be bullied.
09 Jun, 2022, 06.37 PM IST
Does your child avoid eye contact, exhibit behavioural challenges? These are early signs of autism that shouldn't be ignoredAutism is characterised by persistent deficits in social, communication and behavioural aspects.
05 Apr, 2022, 01.36 PM IST
Air pollution may up autism risk in children: StudyThe research followed children in Shanghai from birth to three years to understand the effect of exposure to fine particles (PM2.5). The st...
06 Nov, 2018, 11.22 AM IST
Why scientists are picking rats’ brainsBy studying the brain in a dish and rat brains together, scientists at NCBS hope to understand autism and, by extension, other disorders of...
14 Mar, 2017, 01.15 AM IST
Disabled may get 5 per cent quota in colleges from next sessionAccording to the bill, specially-abled persons with benchmark disability between the age group of 6 and 18 years will also have the right t...
03 Jan, 2017, 02.17 PM IST
Government notifies law on rights of persons with disabilities"The Bill was passed by Parliament in the winter session and then it was sent to the President for his assent. After the nod from the Presi...
30 Dec, 2016, 02.36 PM IST
Disabilities Bill proposes penalty for discriminating against disabledThe Bill proposes strengthening the office of chief commissioner and state commissioners for Persons with Disabilities which will act as re...
03 Dec, 2016, 09.04 PM IST
Government okays Disabilities Bill amendments, may be tabled in ParliamentThe Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014, proposes strengthening the office of chief commissioner and state commissioners.
01 Dec, 2016, 09.23 PM IST
3D 'mini-brains' developed in labThe creation of these 'mini-brains' could dramatically change how new drugs are tested for effectiveness and safety, researchers said.
15 Feb, 2016, 01.35 PM IST
Exergaming can improve well-being in children with autismResearchers have found that 'exergames' - video games that involve physical exercise - can improve physical and mental fitness in children ...
26 Sep, 2015, 12.49 PM IST
Biomarker for diagnosing autism identifiedResearchers have found both a possible reliable biomarker for diagnosing certain forms of autism and a potential therapeutic target.
23 Sep, 2015, 07.14 PM IST
- Number of autism cases on the rise: Government
The no. of cases of Autism Spectrum Disorder reported in the central govt medical institutions have seen a rise over a period of time, the ...
01 Aug, 2014, 06.16 PM IST