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Advances in research and help from families have brought scientists to the brink of an effective therapy for Angelman syndrome.

New data linking autism to steroid levels in pregnant women are inconsistent with basic facts about the biochemistry of steroids.

Tuberous sclerosis provides a unique opportunity to understand autism because about half of people with that single-gene condition also have autism.

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.