Researchers can roughly project what autistic children’s lives will look like years down the road. But how good is their crystal ball — and what are its benefits?

Autism comprises a set of difficulties, but growing evidence suggests that certain abilities also define the condition.

Researchers are studying how the intense passions of autistic people shape the brain, improve well-being and enhance learning.

Researchers are just beginning to learn what happens in the brains of autistic children during adolescence to explain their unique social, cognitive and emotional challenges.

Five collaborations involving autistic scientists and experts are advancing autism research, from lending support for theories of the condition to shoring up trials of new treatments.

This is part 2 of Owen’s story. It tracks his early progress in treatment for autism. Part 1 described his difficult path to a diagnosis.

Prisons are often ill-equipped to handle autistic inmates, who are at risk for mental health problems and abuse.

Rapid growth and inadequate standards in the ‘applied behavior analysis’ industry may put vulnerable children in the hands of poorly prepared technicians.

A gene therapy for Angelman syndrome stands at the forefront of efforts to treat autism-linked conditions that stem from single genes.

Protecting the privacy of autistic people and their families faces new challenges in the era of big data.