Autistic mothers report having more anxiety and depression than neurotypical mothers do.

Adults with autism vary enormously in their quality of life, and two factors may explain most of this variation.

Many people with autism experience a triad of trauma: neglect at home, abuse from trusted adults and bullying at school or work.

Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors constitute one of two criteria that define autism in the diagnostic manual for psychiatry.

The branch of the nervous system that regulates subconscious bodily processes such as breathing and digestion may play a key role in autism.

People with autism are at increased odds of having other psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety and depression, but the links can be counterintuitive.

The many genes implicated in Williams syndrome, a condition related to autism, may all work together to exert their effects on behavior.

A shortage of CUL3, a leading autism gene, may impair social behavior in mice by ramping up protein production in neurons.

Some cases of anxiety, which often accompanies autism, may stem from a faulty immune system, a new study suggests — but some experts are skeptical.

Studies of the brain’s sensory system may provide unique insight into the brain mechanisms that underlie autism and could point to possible treatments.