More adults have sought insight on their own neurodiversity in the last decade — often after their children are diagnosed or ...

Currently, there is no way to diagnose children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) until behavioral traits begin to show at around 24 months of age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

A new study in the lab of Jason Stein, Ph.D., modeled brain development in a dish to identify cells and genes that influence infant brain growth, a trait associated with autism. Researchers have made ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition, is often associated with difficulties in social communication and repetitive behavior. Previous research reveals that people with ASD ...

The study used large-scale CRISPR gene-editing technology to systematically determine which genes are required as embryonic stem cells develop into brain cells.

What makes the human brain different from that of other primates has long been a question. A new study suggests that the answer may be in a surprising twist of evolutionary fate: one of the brain’s ...

New research links the disorder to abnormal brain development. Nov. 8, 2011— -- A new, small study provides a tantalizing clue to the causes of autism, suggesting that children with the disorder ...

A new study published in PLOS Biology suggests that a specific cocktail of dietary supplements may help alleviate behavioral ...

The Telepathy Tapes podcast is a fascinating window into the world of autism research and advocacy, exploring the rich mental world of autistic individuals. With scientific rigor and thoughtful ...