As babies are learning to talk, they shift their focus from speakers’ eyes to their lips, according to a new study that could inform efforts to find an early predictor of autism.

Advocates of social networks for scientists report that the sites are helping them to connect, share information and solve problems. Will that help speed up the pace of discovery?

A new study claims that low folate levels contribute to autism and offers a tenuous explanation for the low levels.

The genome-wide association study has been the favorite whipping post among some geneticists, but three new reviews come to its defense.

Clinicians and autism researchers should learn the early signs of autism and take into account an individual’s developmental trajectory, says Tony Charman.

A new online collection of definitions and short video clips aims to help parents and researchers distinguish among a wide variety of clinical therapies for autism.

Can people with autism, who lack the ability to understand others’ thoughts and feelings, fall in love?

Making friends at school can be hard for any kid, but it comes especially hard to children with autism. One approach to helping students with autism in mainstream classrooms is to train their classmates in how to engage with them.

New numbers are shedding light on just how much it costs to care for children with autism — and, importantly, what is driving those costs.

Blood from individuals with autism could help researchers identify biomarkers to diagnose the disorder and learn more about related symptoms, such as gastrointestinal complaints, says molecular biologist Valerie Hu.