In case you missed it: Autism on the rise, allergy season and more
Thanks for checking back on our weekly run down of news you may have missed. Autism news The CDC reported this week the number of Autism cases are on the rise. Researchers at BCM are studying whether a...
View ArticleAutism Awareness: New insights and research
This April, Autism Awareness Month, you might see the familiar ribbon with colorful puzzle pieces on shirts, bumper stickers, social media and more. The pattern represents the mystery and complexity of...
View ArticleThe autism journey: One family’s story
This April, Autism Awareness Month, we’ve got autism spectrum on the mind—what we know about it, what we still don’t know about it, and how it affects so many people and families. The autism spectrum...
View ArticleIn Case You Missed It: Detecting autism, the fight against AIDS, the mystery...
Hope that you’ve had a great week and enjoying a wonderful weekend. Here are some news that you may have missed from last week. New way to detect autism earlier? What if autism could be detected by a...
View ArticleIn Case You Missed It: White Coat Ceremony, new autism study, healthy eating...
We hope you’ve had a good week! While you’re gearing up for a (hopefully) relaxing weekend, here are a few things you may have missed from this past week. Celebrating the White Coat Ceremony Last week,...
View ArticleThoughts on World Autism Awareness Day
Today is the seventh annual World Autism Awareness Day, a day when organizations committed to autism research, advocacy, or policy promote awareness through events and public discussions. As both a...
View ArticleWhat inspires biomedical research?
This feature is part of an ongoing series that focuses on VIICTR.org, highlighting clinical and translational research at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Christian Schaaf wants to identify the...
View ArticleA gut feeling: Unlocking the mysteries of autism
Autism spectrum disorders are one of the true medical mysteries of our time. From the scientists trying to discover the underlying cause, to the parents trying to find the best treatment plan, there is...
View ArticleFinding tools for families with autistic children
In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, Dr. Sherry Vinson, assistant professor of developmental pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, shared resources that parents of children with autism can...
View ArticleMyths about autism and vaccine spacing
The vaccine debate seems to have recently moved in new direction, with many people questioning the timing of vaccines in children. This issue was raised yet again at the recent GOP debate. I feel that...
View ArticleCelebrating World Autism Awareness Day
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, and we want to recognize and acknowledge those who are on the front lines battling and treating autism spectrum disorder. Baylor College of Medicine has again...
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