For many people, psychology is at best a “soft” science. AlicePopkorn

Does psychology belong in the science club?

First, a disclaimer: I’m the proud holder of a Bachelor of Science (upper second class) in experimental psychology. So you shouldn’t be too surprised when I tell you psychology is a science. But for many…
If you have an older sibling with autism then you’re more likely to be autistic yourself, the study found. www.shutterstock.com

Researchers calculate sibling autism spectrum disorder risk

The risk of a couple who have a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder having another child with the same condition is around 7%, according to a new Danish study released today. The new findings, published…
Using objects like Lego for the purpose for which they were designed was a key clue, the study found. http://www.flickr.com/photos/24732687@N00

Study reveals autism treatment clues

Young autistic children who can spontaneously imitate adults and use objects in a functional way may be more likely to respond well to a therapy called the Early Start Denver Model, new research shows…
Overall, there will be fewer symptoms and disorders listed in the new psychiatry manual. Axel Buhrmann

Redefining autism in the DSM‑5

MATTERS OF THE MIND – a series which examines the clinician’s bible for diagnosing mental disorders, the DSM, and the controversy surrounding the forthcoming fifth edition. For autistic people and their…

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