Autism has always been described as a spectrum, but for families, doctors, and educators, that word often feels too vague. It ...

For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age when symptoms first appear may help anticipate the specific traits, ...

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Autism is an inherently complex condition, but new research breaks it down into four distinct categories, each defined by a specific set of characteristics ...

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Hyperactivity, repetitive behavior, and language deficits all appeared in the mice, highlighting an unexpected role the cerebellum seems to play in autism. More than 70 genes have been linked to ...

A new USC study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system - ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing ...