Using stem cells generated from patients with a rare and severe form of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, Scripps Research scientists have grown personalized "mini-brains" (or ...

On this day, he is evaluating six year old Mathew Walsh, who was diagnosed in the spring of 2005 with Asbergers, a high functioning form of autism. Steven Parker, MD The thing that really ...

Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a Geisinger Health System study has found, offering a new explanation for the greater prevalence of autism in males. The results ...

Linda Minckler's bracelet-making business supports causes related to breast cancer, animal welfare, bee conservation, human ...

The mystery of autism has long enthralled both scientists and individuals. Over time, researchers have proposed various theories of the condition from the diametric mind to the extreme male brain ...

Weight-loss surgery in adolescents with severe obesity can lead to long-term health benefits, such as more frequent remission ...

No one fully understands what causes autism. The number of children diagnosed with the disorder has increased significantly since the turn of the millennium, but experts are not sure whether that ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects social interactions, repetitive interests and behaviors, and communication.

Increased Autism Risk Linked to Y Chromosome, Study Finds Oct. 17, 2024 — Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a study has found, offering a new explanation for ...

Severe autism can be reversed and symptoms reduced to an indistinguishable level, scientists have discovered. Two ...

Madison is the 13-year-old sister of Immaculate Heart senior Sam Marmo and suffers from autism. Two years ago, the Bergen County school held its first Autism Awareness Day and the fundraiser has ...

Children born during the first year of the pandemic, including those exposed to COVID in utero, were no more likely to screen positive for autism than unexposed or pre-pandemic children ...