Autism researchers should ditch the false dichotomy between common inherited variants and much rarer random mutations.

Families need more support from researchers in order for their heroic efforts to be optimally effective.

A new book highlights how parenting children with autism is a lot like parenting anyone: You worry, you obsess and, on many an occasion, underestimate everyone, including yourself.

The landscape of chemical modifications on the DNA of people with autism could reveal clues to the condition and lead to treatments.

Isabelle Rapin, a child neurologist who spent more than 50 years working with people with autism, passed away 24 May at the age of 89.

Coaching parents to provide early social stimulation may improve outcomes for children with autism.

Variants of some mitochondrial genes may contribute to autism — in some cases, by teaming up with genes in the nucleus.

Teasing out how genes interact can offer clues to autism’s causes and point to treatment targets.

When I was young, I didn’t know I was different from other people. I’ve since learned who I am, about my autism and how I can overcome the challenges of my condition.

Artist Leironica Hawkins feels comfortable making eye contact with only some people.