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18 Aug 2006: Previously, developmental psychologists have argued that people with autism do not find social stimuli – such as smiling faces - rewarding. ... It is commonly referred to as a spectrum condition since the symptoms and characteristics of autism can

6 Feb 2012: Understanding excess. Compulsive acts or habits which are hard to stop occur in people with OCD and other disorders such as autism or substance abuse disorder. ... Men such as Ibn al-Haytham, Avicenna and Ibn al-Shatir. In this lecture Jim Al-Khalili

6 Jul 2006: An estimated 535,000 people have an autism spectrum condition in the UK, a term referring to a range of conditions affecting the brain but which share similar characteristics such as ... Typically, 40% of all children with autism wait more than three

15 Mar 2012: As a result, the academics also advocate for earlier intervention and preventative therapies. ... Novel approaches could include the use of emerging technology such as the use of video games to help children with autism interact socially by increasing

31 Oct 2011: The CGBS data is also being used to promote understanding of topics such as gender identity and autism. ... questions about puberty – such as the onset of adult diseases and conditions,” he said.

16 Jul 2009: 10 of these genes (such as CYP11B1) were involved with sex steroid function, providing support for the role of this class of genes in autism and autistic traits. ... 8 of these genes (such as NTRK1) were involved in neural growth, providing further

20 Jun 2011: These results are in line with the idea that in regions where parents gravitate towards jobs that involve strong ‘systemizing’, such as the IT sector, there will be a higher rate ... These skills are required in disciplines such as engineering,

7 Sep 2006: I am delighted to be helping autism research in this way,” said Jools Holland, ARC’s patron. ... An estimated 535,000 people have an autism spectrum condition in the UK, a term referring to a range of conditions affecting the brain but which share

6 Feb 2012: Diseases of the cerebral cortex range from developmental conditions, such as epilepsy and autism, to neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s. ... It will also allow them to recreate brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, in the lab.

20 May 2009: They also completed a questionnaire that asked them to rate themselves on items such as 'I make a warm personal connection with most people', or 'I like to please other people ... The research could also lead to new insights into psychiatric disorders