Researchers Trystan Loustau and Liane Young explore how autism can buffer against the negative impact of social comparisons.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses a wide array of challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive ...

A study reveals that multilingual exposure boosts executive function and perspective-taking in children with autism, ...

Collaborative research is driving the development of future treatments to ease symptoms of autism and epilepsy. The ...

Explore the key differences between ADHD and ASD, their diagnoses, and effective treatment options for better support.

deficits in social interactions, problems with communication and repetitive behaviors. Although twin and family studies have established a strong genetic basis for autism, no clear genetic cause ...

ASD describes a group of neurodevelopmental conditions that become evident during early childhood. Certain genetic and environmental factors can contribute to its development. Autism spectrum ...

Rampant misinformation linking autism to vaccination has circulated for decades. The latest iteration spreading online ...

The gene neuropilin2 encodes a receptor involved in cell-cell interactions in the brain and plays a key role in regulating ... now offers insights into how this gene contributes to the development of ...

One in 127 people - around 61.8 million globally - are on the autism spectrum ... but can involve difficulties in social communication and interaction, challenges related to sensory processing ...