Autism is a condition that begins early in life and affects how children communicate, learn, and connect with others. Many children with autism find it hard to express themselves, understand social ...

Researchers have discovered that a mutation of the MDGA1 gene, a key factor modulating the connections and characteristics ...

Can zebrafish help find autism treatments? Scientists used pharmaco-behavioral profiling to identify FDA-approved drugs, like ...

Many parents feel autism is increasing rapidly. Is it true? SN: What we are witnessing is largely a rise in recognition, not necessarily a true surge. Firstly, broader diagnostic criteria and better ...

Most people want autism breakthroughs—but few know the crucial role brain donation plays in making them happen. Autism ...

Individuals with autism interpret information, emotions, and sensory input differently than the neurotypical population. Although behaviour changes such as less eye contact or repeated movements are ...

A new survey reveals a striking disconnect in how Americans think about autism research. While nearly everyone agrees that ...

Johns Hopkins University researchers have grown a novel whole-brain organoid, complete with neural tissues and rudimentary blood vessels—an advance that could usher in a new era of research into ...

Autism’s links to other brain disorders may extend beyond Alzheimer’s, with some studies pointing to a higher risk of ...