Anyone who has ever survived being a teenager should be well aware that parenting a teenager can be no easy feat. But factor in a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disability ...

A groundbreaking study led by UCLA Health has unveiled the most detailed view of the complex biological mechanisms underlying autism, showing the first link between genetic risk of the disorder to ...

Lithium naturally occurring in drinking water appeared to be a potential environmental risk factor for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a population-based, case-control study from Denmark.

Prenatal hypoxia and birth complications may worsen autism severity; legal and medical experts urge early testing and intervention for affected children If there was negligence during pre-natal care ...

Profound autism. What does that conjure for you? The Lancet Commission, made up of many scientists and self-advocates that I respect, has taken the position that we should use that label to ...

When most people hear the word “spectrum”, they may picture a straight line, like colours arranged from red to violet.