Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children in Canada have discovered a gene that may be responsible for defining behaviors ...

A long‑overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic ...

THE disapproving glances directed at autistic children brought to public places often break the hearts of their parents.

Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a study by University of Virginia researchers suggests a promising new ...

When a parent brings a child in for a developmental evaluation, the goal is not simply to answer “autism or not.” The ...

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Imagine living in a world in which your natural way of being is constantly at odds with societal norms. This is a daily reality for many autistic individuals, some of whom use hidden strategies to ...

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has launched an initiative to promote community resources for Mississippians with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A CEO who struggles socially was diagnosed with autism aged 41. It's helped her understand herself and deepen her relationships.

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2026 / Action Behavior Centers, a leading provider of evidence-based applied behavior ...