UCLA Health researchers have created a comprehensive map showing how eight different genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorder affect early brain development, providing new insights ...

Adding robots to therapy can help autistic children develop foundational social skills like taking turns, making eye contact, ...

The global prevalence and rank of nonfatal burden of autism spectrum disorder are high, according to a review published online Dec. 19 in The Lancet Psychiatry. Damian Santomauro, Ph.D., from the ...

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

Level 1 autism requires minimal support and includes challenges in communication and social skills. Level 2 autism needs more substantial support due to significant difficulties with social skills and ...

A bill recently introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives would establish a new program to help motorists on the ...

Emotional outbursts and sudden mood shifts are part of various mental health conditions. Learn what drives this dysregulation ...