Science & Society

About 1 in 100 children in China has autism, suggesting the condition is more common in the country than previously thought.

As measles outbreaks continue across the United States, newly revealed health records from Oregon suggest it’s surprisingly easy to opt out of required vaccinations in that state — as in several others.

Australia has become the latest country to establish guidelines for diagnosing autism, but getting clinicians to comply may be difficult.

The American Statistical Association is asking researchers to revamp how they use common statistical methods.

Without timely intervention, intellectual disability in autistic children can worsen as they grow older.

A group of the world’s leading geneticists is calling for a moratorium on the editing of DNA in human embryos.

In the wake of this week’s college admissions cheating scandal, families and advocates are worried about a backlash that could make it harder for students with legitimate disabilities to get the accommodations the need.