Autism has long been known as a spectrum, signifying a wide range of symptoms and severity. Now, new research suggests that ...

For decades, autism has been described as a spectrum - an elastic term that stretches from nonverbal children to adults with ...

When there are fewer dendritic spines, fewer synapses are formed, and brain cells struggle to communicate properly. This ...

Gut microbiome differences may shape autism traits, with beneficial bacteria linked to better gut health, lower inflammation, ...

Budget shortfalls and nearly $1 trillion in looming federal Medicaid cuts have prompted states to rein in spending on a widely embraced autism therapy, pinching families who depend on the services.

“I have never heard someone say so many wrong things one after the other consecutively in a row.” This quote from the series “Schitt’s Creek” may be redundant, but it gets the point across, and it ...