For decades, autism has been described as a spectrum - an elastic term that stretches from nonverbal children to adults with ...

New research suggests that the way brain networks reorganize moment-to-moment predicts autism severity. Children who spent ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable.Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions ...

Budget shortfalls and nearly $1 trillion in looming federal Medicaid cuts have prompted states to rein in spending on a widely embraced autism therapy, pinching families who depend on the services.

When there are fewer dendritic spines, fewer synapses are formed, and brain cells struggle to communicate properly. This ...

A new USC study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system—ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing ...

Children with autism are far more likely than others to have ongoing gastrointestinal issues and these tummy troubles are often linked to other challenges ranging from sleep to behavior. New research ...

A Bethlehem couple is suing the state Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, alleging their adult son who has ...

A new review proposes that autism arises when genetic sensitivity, early-life triggers and prolonged metabolic stress converge. The model suggests that a stalled cell danger response may disrupt brain ...

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