New research from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found that the use of standardized autism screening during ...

Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders could be triggered by air pollution, a new study suggests.

PBS' new animated children's program, debuting Thursday, is the first time the public broadcaster has centered a series on a ...

Most are on the autism spectrum, but, Beecroft said, some don’t disclose their disability at all; they just know they’ve found an inclusive place to work that makes them feel safe and valued.

Most are on the autism spectrum, but, Beecroft said, some don’t disclose their disability at all; they just know they’ve found an inclusive place to work that makes them feel safe and valued. Since ...

The lab-grown organoids allowed the team to gain a new understanding of how one genetic mutation leads to autism spectrum disorder. It also showed that an experimental drug, called NitroSynapsin ...

Using stem cells generated from patients with a rare and severe form of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, Scripps Research scientists have grown personalized "mini-brains" (or ...

Boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls, research suggests, and scientists found a link that may shine a light on why. According to new research from the Geisinger ...

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 ...

A mother's intuition, perhaps. For my son and many of the approximately 1 in 36 children in the U.S. on the autism spectrum (ASD), school is more of a challenge than a celebration. He tolerates it ...

An educational psychologist concluded that Josh had autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but recommended his parents, Mike and Sarah, seek a formal NHS diagnosis. In the meantime, the school continued ...

Getting on a plane for many of us means one thing, it's holiday time. However, for many families with autistic children, airports and flying are just not an option. Airports and flying can be ...