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Autism Vox

May 5th, 2008

The Puzzling Spectrum of Autism Causes

What do TV, ultrasounds, insufficient vitamin D, air pollution, a mother having the flu while pregnant, mercury, have to do with each other?
All have been named as possible causes of autism. TK Kenyon looks at the puzzling spectrum of research into the cause of autism, some of which he labels as “just plain stupid”—the theory […]

By Kristina Chew, PhD -- 30 comments

April 12th, 2008

Genes and Brain Growth

Charlie has always had a big head—-this was apparent from the first time I saw his ultrasound image. It’s only been from looking over his baby and toddler photos that we’ve noted that, until he was around 5 or so, the top part of his head was really big. We always had to buy him […]

By Kristina Chew, PhD -- 6 comments