· When scientists reduce level of a gene, brain activity and behavior return to normal in mice · Approach could be used more broadly in other neurodevelopmental disorders · Neurodevelopmental ...

A new study has identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, each with identifiable symptom clusters and lifetime trajectories. Researchers then linked each group to specific biological ...

For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age when symptoms first appear may help anticipate the specific traits, ...

When Marc and Cristina Easton’s son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor’s appointment in confusion. Their toddler – who was very social – didn’t resemble the ...

An analysis of how brains with different forms of autism develop has revealed common underlying mechanisms that may respond to existing medications. An analysis of how brains with different forms of ...

Autism is thought to affect about one of every 36 American children. New research has shown that it may be possible to diagnose the disorder in some kids with a relatively simple test that assesses ...

Although autism is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, the multiple factors behind its onset are still not fully understood. Animal models of idiopathic autism *1, especially mice, are often used to ...