Spectrum: Autism Research News

Finding a mutation linked to autism traits can have life-changing consequences for autistic individuals and their families.

Scientists are finding new ways to test cognition in autistic individuals who speak little or not at all.

Virtual reality can help typical people experience sensory hypersensitivity and other perceptual differences that autistic individuals describe. Host Ben Kuebrich reports.

Deep brain stimulation is not an approved treatment for autism but has helped some people with extreme obsessions and other severe traits. Host Ben Kuebrich investigates one success story.

Suicidal thoughts appear to be more common in autistic people but they’re also more difficult to detect. Host Ben Kuebrich reports.

Researchers are designing video games to hone visual-attention skills in children with autism. New host Ben Kuebrich explores.