Sensitivity to sensory input — like noise and sight — is another potential sign of autism, said Gardner-Wright, who added ...

Severe autism can be reversed and symptoms reduced to an indistinguishable level, scientists have discovered. Two non-identical twin girls in the US were found to have a level of autism at 20 ...

Most children can be reliably diagnosed with autism at age 2. Some kids may be diagnosed earlier if they have more severe symptoms, but most children in the U.S are diagnosed at age 4 or later.

Scientists studying mice have uncovered a delicate protein rivalry in the brain that, when thrown off balance, may cause ...

Experts Dr. Gorav Gupta and Dr. Astik Joshi discuss autism, its early signs, levels, and essential parenting dos and don'ts ...

As autism becomes a more prevalent topic in today's landscape, here's what to know about autism spectrum disorder.

Autism is a lifelong disorder, and adults struggle finding their place in society once they grow up.

What if autism is not becoming more common at all? What if the rise in diagnoses is a good thing? As a scientist with autism, ...

In mice, autism symptoms arise when a certain pair of competing nerve proteins falls out of equilibrium, according to a new study. In mice, autism symptoms arise when a certain pair of competing ...

Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury. Not all children respond to behavioral therapies. Findings ...

A small pilot study has shown that deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment that delivers electrical signals to ...