Autism tests gauge traits equally well in girls and boys
Three widely used tests for assessing autism can accurately measure trait severity in girls and boys.
Three widely used tests for assessing autism can accurately measure trait severity in girls and boys.
Organizers of the International Society for Autism Research’s annual meeting will host digital offerings on 3 June.
The overproduction of proteins in brain cells called microglia causes social impairments, cognitive deficits and repetitive behavior in male mice, a new study has found.
Correcting an autism gene mutation in fetal mice lessens some autism-like behaviors after birth.
A new study highlights the challenge of distinguishing genetic variants linked to autism from those associated with cognitive development.
Living in close quarters, with rotating staff and sometimes inadequate protective equipment, group-home residents are especially vulnerable to COVID-19.
Robert Schultz hopes to use technology to change how autism is studied, diagnosed and treated.
Infants with low levels of the hormone vasopressin in their cerebrospinal fluid may be more likely to later be diagnosed with autism.
Many genes in a brain region implicated in autism change expression patterns in late fetal development, depending on differences in neighboring DNA.
With life-saving gear in short supply during the pandemic, health authorities must ensure that disabled people are not pushed to the back of the line.