After a career spent grappling with the neural underpinnings of autism, Uta Frith is unwavering in her controversial call to ...

When a parent brings a child in for a developmental evaluation, the goal is not simply to answer “autism or not.” The ...

A new study identifies PTCHD1-AS as a key non-coding gene that shapes social and repetitive behaviors in autism without affecting cognition.

A long-overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic ...

A long‑overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic ...

Community members at the Kingsway Clinic in Brakpan received vital information on autism, early intervention and mental ...

Autistic people bring their vibrant and distinct worldview into sharp focus both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids in ...

Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children in Canada have discovered a gene that may be responsible for defining behaviors ...

The number of children identified with autism spectrum disorder in the U.S. has been on the rise for the past two decades.

If your child is struggling emotionally, behaviorally, socially, or academically, chances are your attention has gone ...

Puberty changes more than bodies. Children learn what these changes mean through culture, relationships, and social ...

We feel more anxious when facing uncertain or unpredictable situations, but for those who score higher on autistic traits, ...