Autism has long been known as a spectrum, signifying a wide range of symptoms and severity. Now, new research suggests that ...

For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age ...

When Marc and Cristina Easton’s son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor’s appointment in confusion. Their toddler – who was very social – did not resemble the ...

An analysis of how brains with different forms of autism develop has revealed common underlying mechanisms that may respond to existing medications. For the study, Rutgers Health researchers used a ...

Children with autism have different brains than children without autism, down to the structure and density of their neurons, according to a study by the University of Rochester Medical Center, New ...

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very molecules. We'll be sharing these stories ...

Autistic adults show reduced availability of a key glutamate receptor, mGlu5, across widespread brain regions.

An analysis of how brains with different forms of autism develop has revealed common underlying mechanisms that may respond to existing medications. An analysis of how brains with different forms of ...