A long-overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic ...
Thinking about autism has evolved. Just three decades ago, autism was a relatively rare and clearly defined condition, ...
A long‑overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic ...
People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a ...
For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along with the social struggles and repetitive behaviors that define the condition. This has prompted many to wonder whether ...
Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable. Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions like meltdowns. Special interests in girls with autism ...