In the year 2000, autism was considered a very rare condition, affecting just 1 in 150 British children. Now it’s seen as common. According to a 2021 estimate from Newcastle University, as many as one ...

A Blue Badge holder travelling either as a driver or a passenger can park for free in disabled parking bays and may also be ...

When we think of autism, we might think about younger people. Autism wasn’t formally recognized as a diagnosable condition until 1980 — leaving many older adults without a diagnosis or much research ...

Trained dogs can detect Parkinson’s disease from skin swabs with up to 98% accuracy - years before symptoms appear, a new ...

A researcher from the University of Kansas Life Span Institute is part of an international group that recently published a ...

Autism has long challenged scientists trying to unlock its biological origins. With complex genetic, behavioral, and communication symptoms appearing in early childhood, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...

Autism spectrum disorder is tied to an increased risk for Parkinson disease, even after adjusting for depression and antipsychotic/antidepressant use.

Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition ...

Yale School of Medicine has received a $27.7 million grant to develop a research project that combines advanced brain science and technology with practical communication strategies to find new, ...

Blue Badges are issued by local authorities. The badge should be displayed when parked in designated areas or when using parking concessions. While the badge provides parking concessions, it's not a ...

The risk for Parkinson disease was 4.5-fold higher in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with increased risk for Parkinson disease (PD), with ...

Misbehaving T cells light up long before Parkinson’s symptoms show, zeroing in on vulnerable brain proteins. Their early surge could double as an alarm bell and a target for stop-it-early ...