Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.

Kanye West recently revealed he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and is actually autistic. West’s disclosure highlights ...

More than a quarter of people with autism experience its most severe forms and face major obstacles in daily living. That can ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD ... divides symptoms into two categories: problems with social interactions and communication behaviors that are repetitive or restricted We’ll explore both ...

As the number of children and adults being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) surges, what's needed are ...

This study reveals that SHANK3 deficiency in brain endothelial cells disrupts BBB function during the neonatal period through β-Catenin imbalance, leading to ASD-related neuronal and behavioral ...

Health providers use a handbook called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ... all people with autism share challenges in two core areas: social communication and interaction ...

In tests of executive functioning skills that, for example, help people solve problems, make decisions and manage emotions, ...

Autism is a neurological condition that can cause differences in socialization, communication ... Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5): autistic disorder pervasive ...

showing that the problem lies in nicotinic receptor function. "Our findings suggest that behavioral inflexibility in autism arises from deficits in the communication between dopamine and ...