Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Adults can use self-screening autism tests before seeing a healthcare ...

Backers claim the tests can predict a child’s risk of autism using a strand of hair or a mother’s blood, but critics say they are not ready for the market.

In the not-too-distant future, psychiatrists might be able to diagnose neurodivergent disorders like ADHD and autism in as little as 15 minutes. Using only a high-definition motion sensor and an ...

Jan. 17 -- FRIDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- A saliva test might one day help doctors detect some forms of autism, potentially leading to early treatments for children with the developmental ...

March 16, 2010 (Updated March 18, 2010) — Chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) is at least 3 times more effective at identifying genetic abnormalities in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than other ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Entrepreneur Natasha Nelson always knew she was different. The 35-year old from Stone Mountain, Georgia, struggled with ...

Doctors say early detection is key for treatment and researchers hope a new app could help doctors diagnose children with autism at an earlier stage. While parents need to fill out a questionnaire at ...

When most people hear the word “spectrum”, they may picture a straight line, like colours arranged from red to violet.

Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's ...

Entrepreneur Natasha Nelson always knew she was different. The 35-year old from Stone Mountain, Georgia, struggled with establishing social norms. She found small talk difficult, and couldn’t ...