Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social ...

A long-overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic ...

Researchers have identified a portion of the human genome known as PTCHD1-AS on the X chromosome that does not code for ...

Bloomington resident Adrienne Overmeyer said Applied Behavior Analysis, a therapy commonly used to address challenging ...

Thinking about autism has evolved. Just three decades ago, autism was a relatively rare and clearly defined condition, ...

Talk about a high-ly anticipated breakthrough. A new study from the University of São Paulo suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract could help improve behavior and ease common symptoms in ...

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 ...