Scientists found a genetic link between autism and DM1, where repeat DNA sequences disrupt brain gene splicing. This sheds ...

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate, behave ...

Autism's history is filled with misconceptions. Understanding the science helps us move past outdated myths, support autistic ...

Autism rates are higher than ever before, probably because of more expansive and sensitive diagnoses. Those numbers highlight the need for more support for people with autism.

Robert F. Kennedy's 'autism registry' plan is facing massive backlash in the United States. National Institutes of Health is ...

The National Institutes of Health is looking to create a registry of autistic people, which, yes, has horrifying historical ...

Researchers from the University of Las Vegas Nevada (UNLV) and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have discovered a ...

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is compiling private medical records from federal and commercial databases to ...

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Nine-year-old Dennis Day and his father, Travis, share more than just a family bond. They both have autism. Their story of ...

UNIGE scientists have identified a brain circuit that may be at the root of the social difficulties experienced by individuals with autism spectrum disorders. From birth, human survival relies on the ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a disease registry to track Americans with autism. Why it matters: ...