Minneapolis St. Paul Mental Health Blog

Causes of autism are murky, varied and complex. But researchers have taken a step forward, identifying hundreds of new genes that may play a role in the development of autism

- a neuro-developmental disorder that affects children’s ability to communicate, learn and socialize.

 Mental Health Update | As the data becomes more available and interpreted, researchers want to know the impact of getting ASD from receiving MMR vaccines.  

The answers to tough questions as this are always going to be challenged, that is one of our core aspects of being human. ASD studies have recently revealed:  

Understanding Autism and hopeful studies | New findings from the University of Miami could be another link to improving response rates to treatment for children with ASD.

New research sheds light on the changing patterns of brain connectivity observed in people with autism spectrum disorder compared to typically developing (TD) peers.