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Sleep problems may contribute to autism’s underlying biology — a connection that scientists can study in animal models.

People tend to believe that, regardless of the treatment, more is always better. But is it?

An auditory therapy may improve autistic people’s emotional control and help them feel safe enough to engage with the world.

A Utah program provides comprehensive care for autistic people across the lifespan and engages families in the decision-making.

Separating sensitivity to sensory stimuli from the response to the stimuli may help scientists understand the root cause of sensory traits in autistic people.

Most community clinicians do not deliver care that is in line with the latest evidence — and they are not improving over time.

Although many children with autism want to engage with peers, their emotional difficulties often get in the way of their relationships.

A drug that mimics the hormone vasopressin improves social skills in autistic people — but so does one that blocks vasopressin’s effects. How can seemingly opposing manipulations produce similar results?

Repetitive behaviors such as hand-flapping and spinning may give autistic people a sense of control; instead of discouraging these behaviors, therapists should address triggers upsetting to autistic people.

Genes associated with autism are ancient, and mutations in them have wide-ranging effects on the body, indicating their importance.