Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with more than 1,200 risk genes, raising a fundamental question: Do these ...

Researchers find >1,200 autism risk genes converge into two opposing molecular states in the brain, influencing responses to experimental drugs.

After decades of advocating for her autistic son, the actress recently discovered that she’s also on the spectrum and has ...

How does autism develop? While genetics play a major role, researchers know that environmental factors during pregnancy also ...

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States face a 14-year deficit in life expectancy, according to a new ...

The lead researcher told Newsweek some people in this group learn to hide autistic traits, making them harder to identify.

Children on the autistic spectrum generally struggle to communicate with other children of a similar age. They might prefer to spend time alone, in their bedrooms, on their devices or pursuing ...

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States face a 14-year deficit in life expectancy, according to a new ...

Children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, experience various types of challenges at school. This might be due to communication, and also relationships with other children.

When I first learned about autism—more than 30 years ago—the criteria for inclusion on the Autism Spectrum were much narrower and more distinctive than they are today.[1] Broadly, multiple differences ...