The absence of an autism-linked gene, combined with exposure to a mock infection, produces social deficits in mice — but only in males.

Researchers have traced an unusual maternal behavior in female mice modeling Rett syndrome to a neural circuit that processes sound. They have also found a drug that reverses this behavior.

Teaching parents of toddlers with autism how to respond to their children may result in long-term improvements in these children’s autism features.

Tiny monkeys sporting even tinier backpacks are helping scientists understand the nuances of language and social behavior.

A gene linked to autism and language may be necessary for songbirds’ repertoire.

Female rats exposed to the pesticide chlorpyrifos show little interest in social interaction.

Small social monkeys called marmosets are well suited for studies on social behaviors and autism.

Newborn mice missing a copy of the autism candidate gene TBX1 squeak in overly simple sequences when beckoning their mothers.

An app designed for Google Glass aims to help children with autism recognize emotions, and Sesame Street introduces its first muppet with autism

An infusion of estrogen increases activity in the brains of male zebra finches when they hear their own or others’ songs.