Many children with autistic traits go unnoticed UK researchers studying a large population of children concluded that many children have a measurable lack of social and communication skills that is not severe enough to meet the clinical criteria for autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), but can nevertheless affect their adjustment and behaviour at school....

Autistic traits ’spread widely’ Many children have mild autistic “symptoms” which never get specialist attention, say UK researchers. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition) Source: MedWorm:...

Many Children With Autistic Traits Go Unnoticed UK researchers studying a large population of children concluded that many children have a measurable lack of social and communication skills that is not severe enough to meet the clinical criteria for autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), but can nevertheless affect their adjustment and behaviour at...

Testosterone Levels Linked To Autistic Traits Exposure to high levels of testosterone in the womb is related to the development of autistic traits. This is the conclusion of groundbreaking research published in the British Journal of Psychology on 12th January 2009, which found that levels of testosterone in amniotic fluid were linked to...