A DNA deletion linked to autism causes male mice, but not females, to have trouble falling asleep.

A drug called atomoxetine eases hyperactivity in children who have both autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

People with autism assemble a wish list for researchers, a digital wristband tracks anxiety, and a runner on the spectrum prepares for his Paralympic debut.

A study links acetaminophen use to autism, scientists find a flaw in brain imaging software, and a television show about autism is set to premiere next week.

Scientists fret over ‘Brexit,’ a video game boosts cognitive skills in children, and studies detail the downsides of jargon.

A grant extends a study on parenting children with fragile X syndrome, the Human Connectome Project progresses, and women scientists play the role of experimenter in published work.

Clinicians can use play to deliver therapies that could improve a child’s social skills, language and certain cognitive capacities.

Mutations in a gene called POGZ lead to a constellation of traits, including a small head, developmental delay and, often, autism.

Mice missing a gene called PTCHD1 in a deep-seated brain structure have autism-like symptoms that ease with treatment.

A third strain of mice carrying an autism-linked mutation captures the nuances of this structural mutation in people.