Evidence is growing for a notion long observed by doctors and parents: Some
children with autism appear to grow out of their symptoms and recover fully.
The reasons aren't entirely clear, but a recent study adds to the body of scientific work suggesting some autistic people get better. Led by a team from the University of Connecticut, researchers last week reported that they had identified 34 people who had all been diagnosed with autism by age 5 but years later were indistinguishable from peers on language, socialization and communication skills.
The individuals, ranging from 8 to 21 years old, had originally been diagnosed by autism specialists or other trained doctors.
Read more here.
The reasons aren't entirely clear, but a recent study adds to the body of scientific work suggesting some autistic people get better. Led by a team from the University of Connecticut, researchers last week reported that they had identified 34 people who had all been diagnosed with autism by age 5 but years later were indistinguishable from peers on language, socialization and communication skills.
The individuals, ranging from 8 to 21 years old, had originally been diagnosed by autism specialists or other trained doctors.
Read more here.
