Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study. Gender ...

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers. That’s the finding of a new UC Davis MIND Institute study ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds - as measured by levels of gender-conforming play - may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems ...

Recent years have seen an increase in interest in stem cell therapy for autism, particularly among families looking for ...

Autism is not an illness that needs to be cured. It is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, ...

For those who have gone through it, know the ordeal: the path to an autism diagnosis often stretches on for months or years.

April is National Autism Acceptance Month, which brings awareness to neurodiversity, encourages support for autistic individuals, and highlights disparities in access to care, support, and resources.

Autism occurs equally in people of different races, ethnicities, and income levels, but autism services are not distributed equally, according to research. As a group, children who are Black, Hispanic ...

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