Service dogs have been found to be of great help to autistic children, promoting social interaction and enhancing safety.

A new article published in Trends in Neuroscience and Education explores the question of whether intensive exposure to electronic screens in early childhood is a cause of symptoms of autistic spectrum ...

Every year, thousands of children miss critical windows for early autism intervention—simply because diagnostic tools rely too much on subjective observation. Once that window closes, the ...

New research suggests that the various reports -- of both over- and under-connectivity -- may, in fact, reflect a deeper principle of brain function. The study shows that the brains of individuals ...

Up to 40% of youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) also suffer from anxiety, and this comorbidity is linked with significant functional impairment. However, the mechanisms of this overlap are ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Researchers made strides this year in the diagnosis and ...

Autism has no cure at present. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex disorder with various manifestations. The aim of treatment is to lessen associated difficulties and deficits and to improve ...