Yale School of Medicine (YSM) scientists have discovered a molecular difference in the brains of autistic people compared to their neurotypical counterparts. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

New research shows autism rates in women may match men by adulthood, revealing diagnostic bias and the urgent need to update ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interactions and in the understanding of others' thoughts or feelings, restricted interests and ...

Autism diagnoses have increased sharply in recent decades, leading to speculation that the condition is new or triggered by modern environmental factors. But a comprehensive review of research on ...

Over more than 35 years of follow-up, 78,522 people were diagnosed with autism. This represented 2.8% of the study population ...

Autism has long been thought of as a condition that mostly affects boys, but a massive study from Sweden suggests that idea may be misleading. Tracking nearly 3 million people over decades, ...

A Swedish study of 2.7 million people reveals autism affects boys and girls equally, but girls typically receive diagnoses 5 ...

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains why autism is a spectrum ...

A new study suggests autism diagnosis rates are "more or less equal for men and women," significantly challenging long-held assumptions about gender disparities. Previous understanding often cited a ...

As the mother of a child with a neurodivergent condition, I’ve navigated my fair share of uncomfortable comments over the years. Everyone from fellow parents and family members to my son’s karate ...