A prospective study shows that antipsychotics mess up metabolism, autism is tied to a doubled risk for food allergies, and a report reveals pervasive sexual harassment in science.

Children with autism are more likely to be prescribed antipsychotic medications earlier and for longer periods than are their typical peers.

A mouse model of autism reveals sex differences in brain function and behavior, incontinence and autism often co-occur, and a new literature search engine summarizes neuroscience hits into interactive visuals.

Two studies back the link between autism and maternal inflammation, other work weakens worry about antidepressant use in pregnancy, and a harassment scandal rocks a university’s cognitive science department.

Many people on the spectrum take multiple medications — which can lead to serious side effects and may not even be effective.

Many children with autism who take antipsychotic medications do not receive behavioral therapy.

The makers of a drug designed to correct an enzyme shortage seen in some children with autism are moving to test it in children with autism who do not have that deficiency.

A sweeping study of military health records reveals that children who take drugs to ease autism features are at risk for obesity-related conditions.

Metformin can reverse weight gain in children with autism who take antipsychotic medications.

Controversy continues to swirl around CRISPR, sexism in science receives much-needed attention on social media, and adults with autism fear the future.