Postdoctoral positions are relatively short, so starting out on the right foot can make all the difference. Researchers offer their advice for making that happen.

The new tool could help clinicians diagnose autism in children younger than 3, the findings show.

A protective pathway that pauses protein synthesis is muted in a mouse model of fragile X syndrome, according to a new study.

Jammed online surveys and invaded video calls are forcing researchers to rethink their outreach methods.

Most children with the condition, however, gain communication and social abilities over time.

The findings in rhesus macaque monkeys may provide clues to sex differences in the heredity of social behavior in people.

Brain scans of hundreds of infants suggest that up to 80 percent of those with autism have unusual amounts of cerebrospinal fluid. Researchers are studying how this might contribute to the condition.

Academics are not always aware of the standards — both explicit and implicit — that are used to assess them for promotion. We explore these expectations and more in this month’s issue of the Spectrum Launch newsletter.

The most prevalent conditions include obesity, neurological disorders, anxiety and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

The 4-year-old journal focuses on research that aims to improve the lives of autistic adults.