Some of those diagnosed with autism display unusual gifts of memory or mathematics. Mental acuity and disability can be ...

A new study shows that Beagle dogs with mutations in the autism-linked Shank3 gene exhibit face processing abnormalities ...

Learn about eye contact in children with autism and why it is not always a reliable marker for diagnosis and evaluation.

The people who understand autism best are those who are directly affected. Several excellent memoirs by autistic adults and their loved ones exist. Reading these and talking with people affected by ...

A new study has revealed that Beagle dogs carrying mutations in the Shank3 gene—a high-risk gene for autism spectrum disorder ...

World Autism Day falls on April 2nd each year, and aims to raise awareness of autism, a neurodevelopmental condition that ...

MODEL Christine McGuinness was a “recluse” for eight years and only left the house at 3am. Springwatch presenter Chris Packham says it makes him a “task-centric workaholic who sees problems in ...

For many people with autism, understanding unspoken social norms such as knowing when it's your turn to speak or how to read ...

An autism assessor has shared the most common signs of autism he sees in girls - including difficulty building relationships ...

Dr Warlow reveals that the term AuDHD - a combination of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity ...

Long believed to be particularly associated with males, new research is revolutionising our understanding of autism ...