Autism researchers can’t agree on how far to go to validate the input they gather from minimally verbal autistic people who use certain communication devices.

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

The director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Autism Center of Excellence talks about her new work investigating suicidality in autistic adults.

The NIH neurologist talks about her research, her family and how mental health labels can be limiting.

This month’s newsletter tackles null findings from an attempted replication of a “revolutionary” MRI approach and an analysis of family genetics.

A text-predicting chatbot parses text from conversations in a way that parallels brain-activity patterns associated with speech production and comprehension.

A renowned researcher’s eye for detail has given her a second career and a new following.

The gene, FOXP1, influences an animal’s motivation to listen to social communication, a new study suggests.

The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) accurately flags autistic toddlers, a new systematic review and meta-analysis suggests, contrary to past evidence that the tool’s validity varies depending on a child’s age and traits. Experts weigh in on the discrepancy.

The power struggle between researchers, autistic self-advocates and parents is threatening progress across the field.