Why I ran a marathon to help my daughter with Asperger’s syndrome
When her daughter Grace was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, Sophie Walker struggled to cope. Then, she struck on a remarkable way to help the two connect with each other
Autism: how computers can help
Some 'computer geeks' have mild autism. But now, IT is being used to help them overcome their difficulties in relating to other people
Autism: a mother’s labour of love
Her daughter's diagnosis led psychiatrist Lorna Wing to dedicate her life to increasing our knowledge of autism, writes Giulia Rhodes
Doctors demand the removal of anti-vaccine ad from Times Square
Mary Platts: The American Academy of Pediatrics has urged CBS Outdoor to take down the advertisement funded by anti-vaccine groups
Shock tactics: Treatment or torture?
Ed Pilkington visits the Boston school that uses electric shock as a treatment for children and adults with severe autism or emotional problems
Dr Luisa Dillner’s guide to . . . Autistic spectrum disorders
Calls to do away with the label Asperger syndrome has sparked debate
Children with autism have distinctive patterns of brain activity
Researchers say they have identified a unique 'signature' of autism in the brains of children with the condition
Q&A: The autism spectrum
Guardian health editor Sarah Boseley on understanding autism
The genetics of autism
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