1. Mercury Levels Not Abnormal in Autistic Children - US News and World Report
Study finds no differences when compared to kids without disorder

2. Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease - US News and World Report
Possible causes of disorder should now include celiac disease, study suggests

3. On Parenting: Genes-Not Vaccines-Linked to Autism - US News and World Report
New studies reveal a genetic cause and find no connection to shots containing thimerosal.

4. On Parenting: Reassuring Autism Findings - US News and World Report
New evidence exonerates vaccines, while super-early intervention sparks interest.

5. Autism : Causes, incidence, and risk factors  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Autism is a physical condition linked to abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain. The exact causes of these abnormalities remain unknown, but this is a very active area of research. There are probably a combination of factors that lead to auti...• Reviewer: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

6. Autism  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Autism is a potentially severe neurological condition affecting social functioning, communication skills, reasoning, and behavior. It is considered a "spectrum disorder," meaning that the symptoms and characteristics of autism can present themselv...• Author: Kathleen Fergus MS, CGC