Eric Courchesne is known for his findings on brain size in autism. But the roots of his long career trace back to his own childhood disability.

Transcranial treatment may bolster memory in adults with autism, inflammatory molecule may alter an emotional brain region in newborns, and examining ants could yield insights into autism

The evidence linking autism and maternal infections grows, special neuron recipes are in development, a CRISPR pioneer envisions unicorns, and 23andMe delivers empathy data.

The faster the brains of children with autism grow in their first year of life, the more severe their autism features are likely to be at age 2.

Spectrum’s team reported about 50 stories at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in San Diego. One big theme this year: how autism relates to bigger questions in neuroscience.

The brain enlargement commonly seen in toddlers with autism may persist into adolescence and adulthood.

Spectrum’s team reported about 50 stories at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in San Diego. One big theme this year: how autism relates to bigger questions in neuroscience.