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Doctors diagnosed David Elston with autism at the age of three and told his parents he would likely never speak.

Symptoms almost halved in children given the treatment - known medically as microbiota transfer therapy

Advice on the DVLA website relating to autistic drivers has now been reverted to its original text, following angry criticism levelled at the Agency for changing their disclosure requirements relating to autistic drivers without consultation with or communication to relevant groups. The DVLA website advice has been amended to instruct ...

It would enable treatments to begin years before symptoms develop when they are more likely to work

Their grey matter needs more time to 'hang up' on information, suggests the study, explaining the communication difficulties and repetitive behaviour

It looks for biomarkers and hoped soon all children on spectrum will be diagnosed quickly

The study adds to evidence chemicals used to protect crops can harm babies' brains in the womb

Though each child living with autism is unique, they exhibit some common traits such as repetitive behaviors, impaired speech/language, and difficulties with social interaction. Autistic children need a lot of support as they develop. Research suggests that supporting autistic children through play is the best way to help them learn. ...

The three-in-one Tdap jab staves off diptheria, tetanus and potentially fatal whooping cough - known medically as pertussis.