News tagged with autistic kids

Autistic teens master social cues, find friends

(AP) -- Thirteen-year-old Andrea Levy ticked off a mental list of rules to follow when her guest arrived: Greet her at the door. Introduce her to the family. Offer a cold drink.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Aug 21, 2009 | 4.5 / 5 (2) | 1

Research suggests children can recover from autism

(AP) -- Leo Lytel was diagnosed with autism as a toddler. But by age 9 he had overcome the disorder. His progress is part of a growing body of research that suggests at least 10 percent of children with autism ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

May 08, 2009 | 4.7 / 5 (6) | 2