Doctronic reports that late autism diagnoses in adults are rising, offering critical self-understanding and access to ...

Research suggests that autistic people have a higher risk for self-harm. Negative and unsupportive environments and challenges with emotional expression and communication may contribute to this ...

A simple urine test may help identify children at risk for autism sooner than current assessments—opening the door for ...

A new study introduces the MDM urine test to detect autism risk early by screening for gut microbial metabolites.

Severe autism, or level 3 autism spectrum disorder, describes individuals with the highest support needs on the autism spectrum. People with level 3 autism often show challenges in communication and ...

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

Researchers have found a significant link between the levels of specific dihydroxy fatty acids in umbilical cord blood and ASD symptoms. Their findings highlight the role of these metabolites in the ...

Just 1 in 4 children with autism is diagnosed before age 3, but a new eye-tracking technology may allow for earlier diagnosis and intervention, according to three clinical studies of more than 1,500 ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals' social communication and interaction skills, as well as their behavior and interests. ASD is characterized by ...

Early research has linked Alzheimer’s disease (AD) medications — cholinesterase inhibitors and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists — to modest cognitive benefits in children and ...