A recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition suggests that people do ...

The mystery of autism has long enthralled both scientists and individuals. Over time, researchers have proposed various theories of the condition from the diametric mind to the extreme male brain ...

Increased Autism Risk Linked to Y Chromosome, Study Finds Oct. 17, 2024 — Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a study has found, offering a new explanation for ...

Autism is a developmental disorder that affects information processing. People with autism have difficulties with social and communication skills. They have restricted interests and engage in ...

Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and are often accompanied by other behavioural ...

If your child has a classmate, friend or relative with autism, it can be difficult for them to understand exactly what this means. With a little help from children, families and voice actors ...

Severe autism can be reversed and symptoms reduced to an indistinguishable level, scientists have discovered. Two ...

The most important advice to keep in mind when explaining autism to kids: It's not a taboo topic. "Autism should not be an unspoken, avoided, or 'bad' word," says Chloe Rothschild, an autistic ...

Amna Nawaz: In recent years, the prevalence of autism has risen significantly across all populations in the U.S. Diagnoses are more common among children of color, but one group, Somali Americans ...

Years after a controversial study was proven to be fraudulent, studies show there’s no link between the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. In 1998, a medical journal published ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often known simply as autism, is a developmental disability in children and adults. Autism can present with a variety of symptoms, typically affecting social skills ...