In the year 2000, autism was considered a very rare condition, affecting just 1 in 150 British children. Now it’s seen as common. According to a 2021 estimate from Newcastle University, as many as one ...

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

You've likely encountered challenges when working alongside others due to differences in communication style and expectations ...

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 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 ...

Between the years 2010 and 2019, the percentage of publicly insured children with a mental health or neurodevelopmental diagnosis increased.

Early sensory experiences shape later behavior, possibly influencing autism symptoms before social traits emerge.

Scientists are creating an app that examines these walking patterns to predict a child’s likelihood of having autism.