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Research shows important cause of autism

Autism is a condition that affects how a person communicates and behaves. It's something that some individuals are born with. More boys than girls...

Scientists find new cause of autism

Autism is a condition that affects how a person interacts and behaves. It's more common in boys and can be noticed in early childhood....

Scientists find new causes of autism and other mental disorders

In recent decades, scientists have made great strides in understanding psychiatric disorders. They've identified various genetic mutations and protein dysregulations that could be behind conditions...

AI can help predict aggressive behavior in people with autism

A groundbreaking study, published online in JAMA Network Open, reveals that machine learning can effectively predict imminent aggressive behaviors in inpatient youths with autism. This...

AI-enhanced eye test can diagnose autism, study finds

A groundbreaking study by the University of South Australia and Flinders University, recently published in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, unveils an innovative method...

Healthy eating is a key to easing ADHD symptoms in children

A recent study offers encouraging news for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): consuming more fruits and vegetables might help lessen their inattention...

VR can help people with autism navigate the real world

Virtual reality simulations can help people with autism complete real-world tasks, a new study finds. University of Missouri researcher Noah Glaser—in collaboration with Matthew Schmidt,...

Mobile app could help screen autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects how a person behaves, communicates, interacts with others, and learns. It’s called a “spectrum disorder” because symptoms can vary...

Research Shows An Important Cause of Autism

Autism is a condition that some people are born with, affecting their communication and behavior. It's more common in boys and typically becomes noticeable...

Autistic people experience loneliness far more acutely than neurotypical people – new research

Autistic people are up to four times more likely to experience loneliness than non-autistic people. Despite enduring stereotypes that autistic people lack the desire for...