For decades, autism has been described as a spectrum - an elastic term that stretches from nonverbal children to adults with ...

Autism has long been known as a spectrum, signifying a wide range of symptoms and severity. Now, new research suggests that ...

When there are fewer dendritic spines, fewer synapses are formed, and brain cells struggle to communicate properly. This ...

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Budget shortfalls and nearly $1 trillion in looming federal Medicaid cuts have prompted states to rein in spending on a widely embraced autism therapy, pinching families who depend on the services.

A few weeks back, I received an e-mail from a young couple requesting a coffee meet-up. I met Jamshed and Sofia (names changed) some days later. They were a young couple in their 30s with a boy aged ...

Gut microbiome differences may shape autism traits, with beneficial bacteria linked to better gut health, lower inflammation, ...