Findings could help yield more accurate tests for autism and new therapies targeting specific genetic mechanisms.

Researchers Dr. Yuval Hart and Oded Wertheimer from the Psychology department and the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Science (ELSC) at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new ...

A newly discovered biological chain reaction explains how high levels of a common brain chemical can lead to cellular ...

Why Early Detection Matters Every child develops at their own pace, but when certain social, communication, or behavioral ...

A new study discovers how nitric oxide triggers a biochemical domino effect in the brain, leading to mTOR overactivation in ...

A unique pattern of brain organization may explain why children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often possess superior math skills. A small brain imaging study showed that children between the ...

A hidden molecular chain reaction in the brain may push key cellular systems into overdrive in autism—and scientists just found a way to switch it off.

A new study looks at whether kids diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and those without differ in how they explore and seek explanations in... Young kids are known for exploration and ...

Brains are staggeringly complex. Usually, when we talk about shifting neurodevelopmental traits, we’re looking at years of ...

AuDHD, the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD, is far more common than most people realize. Here's what it means, what it feels like, and why the word matters so much to so many.

Gainesville residents gathered at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday for the 17th annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness, an event aimed at raising funds and increasing awareness ...