Autism has at least four subtypes, an analysis of more than 5,000 children’s genes, traits and developmental trajectories has ...

Groundbreaking new research from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation has pinpointed four distinct subtypes of ...

Re “ The Real Reason Behind the Increase in Autism ,” by Allen Frances (Opinion guest essay, June 25): ...

New book by Gina Rippon investigates how and why scientists and clinicians have systematically underestimated or overlooked ...

Autism spectrum disorder, ... "Because I don't understand voice inflection well and can be tone deaf to myself, I can sound angry to others even when I'm not at all upset," she says.

Autism spectrum disorder, ... "Because I don't understand voice inflection well and can be tone deaf to myself, I can sound angry to others even when I'm not at all upset," she says.

The research is a transformative step toward understanding the condition's genetic underpinnings and potential for ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological condition that affects brain development, influencing how a person perceives and interacts with others. This can lead to challenges in ...

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That." ...

People with autism spectrum disorder may meet similar diagnostic criteria, but the way their symptoms present in daily life can be very different. If you’re concerned about your autistic teen ...

More boys and men have traditionally been diagnosed with autism than girls and women. That’s because researchers have mostly studied males, and symptoms vary by gender, cognitive neuroimaging ...

Children born with a common viral infection are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a new study finds. Cytomegalovirus is part of the herpes family of viruses.