Autism’s core symptoms accompany a constellation of subtle signs that scientists are just beginning to unmask.
Watch the complete replay of Christine Conelea and Suma Jacob discussing the emergence of repetitive behaviors in autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Although many children with autism want to engage with peers, their emotional difficulties often get in the way of their relationships.
Mutations in the autism gene NLGN3 may alter the gut nervous system of mice.
Families of children with mutations in a gene called SYNGAP1 have spurred research into the effects of the mutations on people — and how to treat them.
Young autistic children may fall into three groups based on the number and type of co-occurring conditions they have.
Autistic people described as ‘high functioning’ because they do not have intellectual disability often still struggle with daily living skills.
A new system enables researchers to automatically track the social behavior of up to four mice for days at a time.
Many scientists have pointed out possible errors of analysis and interpretation in a high-profile study that suggested microbes can ease autism-like behaviors in mice.
Scientists are playing catch-up as microbiome-based treatments for autism proliferate.
Repetitive behaviors such as hand-flapping and spinning may give autistic people a sense of control; instead of discouraging these behaviors, therapists should address triggers upsetting to autistic people.
