Charity Autism Speaks has appointed Yoko Ono, widow of John Lennon, as the first Global Autism Ambassador.
The 77-year-old artist last year worked with the organization to create a seven-foot mural named Promises, to mark the World Autism Awareness Day.
Autism Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder typically characterized by impaired social and communication skills combined with repetitive movements.
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder typically characterized by impaired social and communication skills combined with repetitive movements.
"You can bring the whole world together with a song, a painting or a single word and that is what I have tried to achieve with Promise and I hope it has been able to make a difference."
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Autism Susceptibility Genes Identified
Two genes associated with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) have been identified by a group of researchers in a study of 661 families.
Two genes associated with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) have been identified by a group of researchers in a study of 661 families.
Five Predictors Of Autism In Infants Identified
A US psychologist says she has identified five predictors of autism in infants.
A US psychologist says she has identified five predictors of autism in infants.
US Court Rules Against Vaccine-Autism Link
A special US court ruled against the parents of an autistic child, rejecting their claim of a connection between autism and a triple vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
A special US court ruled against the parents of an autistic child, rejecting their claim of a connection between autism and a triple vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
