Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people learn, ...

A new study discovers how nitric oxide triggers a biochemical domino effect in the brain, leading to mTOR overactivation in ...

A hidden molecular chain reaction in the brain may push key cellular systems into overdrive in autism—and scientists just found a way to switch it off. The brain relies on a constant flow of chemical ...

Poor sleep is linked to significantly higher rates of self-injury, suicidal thoughts and aggression among autistic children and adults, according to a new peer-reviewed study by researchers at the ...

Researchers identify dopamine transporter abnormalities in young adults with autism, potentially explaining their 6x higher risk of Parkinson’s.

Too many girls are missing out on early supports that could help them navigate life — not to mention missing out on the opportunity to have a deeper understanding of who they are and how their ...

Despite the naysayers, research into the gut-autism axis is producing useful results and helping kids with autism feel less ...

Community Autism Intervention provides applied behavior analysis therapy (ABA) to individuals ages 1 to 12 years old with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Treatment is ...

Children diagnosed with autism could be at a greater risk of debilitating digestive issues, a study suggests. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, evaluated over 300 children with ...

Kate Movius moved among a roomful of County sheriff's deputies, passing out a pop trivia quiz and paper prism glasses.