Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult because there is no medical test, such as a blood test, to ...

Alterations in the GABAergic pathway in the brain contribute to the pathophysiology of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and Angelman syndrome. Targeting the GABA-A ...

As the American Psychiatric Association begins planning for the next version of DSM, the field faces a critical decision ...

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Dr. Malia Beckwith says many individuals with autism can develop relationships, careers, and live independently with the ...

Researchers identified four autism sub-types linked to different genes, helping improve diagnosis and treatment.

Autism diagnoses have risen with better awareness and broader definitions. Experts say it's a sign of improved detection, not just more cases. Autism diagnoses have risen sharply in recent decades, ...

The relationship between neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer networks presents an intriguing area of research, especially concerning metabolic ...

Autism reveals multiple biological subtypes, each with unique genetic and developmental patterns. Researchers from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have discovered four autism subtypes ...

Autism spectrum disorders articles from across Nature Portfolio Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by impaired social interaction and ...