Read the case study of a man with learning disabilities who was educated by a community team after causing self-injury ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental condition marked by disruptions in brain-signaling that cause ...

According to the advocacy group Autism Speaks, one in every 36 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Early ...

Early screening for autism ensures timely access to interventions, yet screening lacks systematic and methodical approaches for objectively quantifying social behaviors. In response to this, we ...

The cerebellum plays a critical role in both motor and non-motor functions, and its dysfunction is linked to various mental disorders, including autism. This study maps the three-dimensional ...

The global prevalence and rank of nonfatal burden of autism spectrum disorder are high, according to a review published online Dec. 19 in The Lancet Psychiatry. Damian Santomauro, Ph.D., from the ...

Certain genetic and environmental factors can contribute to its development. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a broad term used to describe a group of neurodevelopmental conditions.

While there’s no cure for autism, there are many approaches that can help both children and adults manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Autism spectrum disorder is a ...

As Covid swept across California in early 2020, pediatric infectious diseases physician Karin Nielsen grew alarmed by the crisis erupting in maternity wards. Pregnant women were placed on life ...

Yet despite being a common condition, it is still very misunderstood – which is why it's so powerful that more and more celebrities are speaking out about their own diagnosis of autism.