Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition involving impaired social abilities, and this makes it a fascinating subject for neuroscientists like Prof. Teiichi Furuichi of the Tokyo ...

Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people.

Diagnoses of autism and other neurodivergence are rising. Jessica Eccles and Elizabeth Weir say that the trend is real—and ...

Among the problems people with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) struggle with are difficulties with social behavior and communication. That can translate to an inability to make friends, engage in ...

The reason is simple: scientists focus on analyzing the behavior of a child and not on biochemical anomalies of the body. When a child with suspected autism comes to a doctor, doctors run ...

Mutations associated with autism can inhibit the release of the bonding hormone oxytocin and cause abnormal social behavior in mice, researchers report. Autism spectrum disorder is a ...

A team of researchers has identified for the first time the mechanism linking a mutation in the Shank3 gene with alterations in social behavior. Using a mouse model carrying this autism-associated ...

A recent study published in Autism Research suggests that the cognitive shifts associated with autism are significantly larger in females than in males. The findings provide evidence that females may ...

First responders participated in training that will help them recognize those with autism-related behaviors — and be of ...