How early brain changes influence autism development
In a recent study led by Yale, researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery related to autism, a developmental disorder that affects how people communicate...
About 99% of adults with autism get no public service jobs in US
A recent study by Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute has uncovered that from 2008 to 2016, an estimated 99% of autistic adults in...
New phone app boosts social interaction with people with autism
Researchers from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Parc Taulí University Hospital have developed a mobile application, TEAppAutism, offering insightful information and advice for...
You don’t have autism, but your genes may say otherwise: a sneaky peek into...
So, you've never been diagnosed with autism. But could autism-associated genes be affecting you in subtle ways? You might be surprised by what the...
From smoke to fire: new study sheds light on gut’s big role in autism
The biological roots of autism continue to mystify scientists, despite a wealth of genetic, cellular, and microbial research data.
But a recent focus on the...
AI can help detect autism in children, study finds
What is Autism?
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a condition that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people.
It also...
Mini fellowship program reduces autism diagnosis waiting time
The Challenges of Autism Diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social communication difficulties and repetitive behaviors or restricted interests.
The American...
Unraveling the autism mystery: the role of nitric oxide
What is Autism?
Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a condition that can affect how a person interacts with others, how they...
Siblings with autism share more of dad’s genome, not mom’s
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) researchers have uncovered new insights into the genetics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), challenging previous beliefs about parental genetic...
Late autism diagnoses in girls: Unveiling the problem
What's Happening?
Autism diagnosis in girls often gets delayed compared to boys. Why?
Because girls might show different characteristics than the typical signs associated with autism....