Mutations in a gene called ZNF292 lead to a variety of developmental conditions, including autism and intellectual disability.

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 30 December.

A new resource that details the ages at which children attain milestones such as speaking and walking could help clinicians spot autism sooner.

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.