Poor communication skills predict aggression in autistic boys, according to a new study. In autistic girls, communication and aggression may not be related.

Autistic children who have difficulty managing their emotions are also likely to take medication and need assistance from emergency responders.

Aripiprazole, an antipsychotic medication marketed as Abilify, eases aggressive behavior in autistic children, but questions remain about its side effects.

A new wireless device switches oxytocin-producing neurons on and off in mice as they interact, showing the hormone’s effects depend on social context.