Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions about how we define and treat both conditions.

Why are women disproportionately affected by depression and anxiety, while autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more common in men? Aside from societal expectations, ...

Researchers have uncovered a surprising molecular chain reaction in the brain that may play a role in some forms of autism.

UNIGE scientists identified a brain circuit where lies the origin the social difficulties experienced by people with autism spectrum disorders. From birth, human survival depends on the ability to ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects the ability to interact and communicate. It may have symptoms that are similar to those seen in some brain injuries. Autism spectrum disorder ...

A recent study published in Autism Research suggests that the cognitive shifts associated with autism are significantly larger in females than in males. The findings provide evidence that females may ...

There is new evidence that the cells responsible for communication in the brain may be structured differently in children with autism. Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the ...

Autism is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, learn, and interact with others. It usually appears ...

A new study documents how schools might be teaching autistic students that they are the problem and discouraging ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and experts now estimate that one in 31 children in the United States has autism spectrum disorder.