Researchers at the University of California San Diego have identified new genetic variants associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by using long-read whole genome sequencing (LR-WGS), an emerging approach that reads large sections of the genome at once,

Here's why the condition affects each person diagnosed with it so differently — plus how anyone with autism can thrive.

The basic definition of autism that I’ve given you – that it’s lifelong and neurodevelopmental, and that there are communication difficulties and restricted behaviour –

A team of Taiwanese researchers have used a nationwide, population-based cohort to examine whether taking acetaminophen during pregnancy might be linked to a higher likelihood of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in the offspring.

When Dame Uta Frith began researching autism six decades ago, it was an extremely rare, little-understood condition which psychologists referred to as “childhood psychosis”.

People 18 years or older with ASD and who have a significant mood disorder or other behaviors that interfere with function and quality of life are needed to take part in a Johns Hopkins research study

What are the early signs of autism? Early signs include delayed speech; limited eye contact; and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Is autism genetic? Studies suggest both genetics and environmental factors play a role ...

Founders of the new Independent Autism Coordinating Committee say they will act as an alternative body to a federal advisory group under RFK Jr.

Make toothbrushing easier and less stressful for your child with autism. Learn simple, expert-backed tips that help kids—and parents—feel more confident with daily dental care.

Mark Villar manifested his utmost support for the approval of Senate Bill No. 1822, or the National Autism Care, Support, and Inclusions Act, on its third reading. He emphasized that the measure is a critical lifeline for the estimated 1.