Opinion / Viewpoint
Studies of gaze could improve diagnosis, treatment of autism
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Understanding how gaze differs in autistic people may help improve their lives.
TOPIC
Diagnosis
Diagnosing autism is an evolving science but a crucial first step to understanding the disorder.
December 2019
Opinion
The cost of a delayed autism diagnosis
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Many people go more than half of their lives before learning that they are autistic; one writer on the spectrum believes we can do better.
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News
Severity predicts autistic children’s ability to learn life skills
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How well autistic children perform daily-living tasks tracks with their language skills and autism traits.
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November 2019
Features / Deep Dive
Owen’s odyssey: The difficult path to an autism diagnosis
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This is part 1 of the story of one boy’s long journey to an autism diagnosis and therapy. Part 2 will track Owen’s progress later this year.
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October 2019
News
Molecular signature may lead to blood test for autism
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Researchers have identified a distinctive pattern of gene expression in the white blood cells of young autistic boys.
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News
Analysis pins down prevalence of mental health conditions in autism
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Eight mental health conditions occur unusually often in autistic people, a new analysis suggests.
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News
Positive screen for autism often does not spur further evaluation
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More than two-thirds of toddlers flagged for autism do not get assessed for the condition by specialists.
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September 2019
News
Apparent new rise in autism may not reflect true prevalence
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A new survey suggests autism prevalence has more than doubled over nine years, but the numbers may reflect only a rise in awareness and better data collection.
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News
Patterns in heart rate, pupil size may predict Rett syndrome
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Heart-rate patterns and changes in pupil size may herald Rett syndrome, autism or related conditions.
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August 2019
News
New autism map points to diagnostic deserts in United States
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Most regions in the United States do not have an autism diagnostic center or specialist.