Genetic variants linked to autism are associated with structural differences in neonatal white matter, particularly increased ...

The discovery of a new type of stem cell in the brain could usher in better treatments for the deadliest brain tumor.

It's unlikely they have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a diagnosis that involves a pattern of traits and behaviors. Other physical, intellectual, or mental disorders cannot explain these autism ...

“Depression has acted as the template for the creeping medicalization of a widening array of life problems,” contends Joanna Moncrieff in her startling and insightful new book, Chemically ...

Bölte has different commissions of trust roles, among them at Autism Sweden and the International Society for Autism Research. The idea that autism is caused by vaccines has recently been revived ...

Nicole Rinehart receives funding from the Moose Happy Kids Foundation, MECCA M-Power, the Grace & Emilio Foundation, Ferrero Corporate Social Responsibility, Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd ...

Jan 14 (Reuters) - Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental condition marked by disruptions in brain-signaling that cause people to behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ...

Australia now has a national autism strategy and advocates say it's a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to build a more inclusive society. Australia has launched its first national autism strategy ...

Australia's first-ever national autism strategy aims to create "a safe and inclusive society where all autistic people are supported and empowered to thrive". It's hoped the strategy will lead to ...

Some Canadians are celebrating a major autism organization's decision to pull out of the country, highlighting a shift in the way people think about autism. Autism Speaks quietly announced ...

Loustau is a Ph.D. student in social psychology at Boston College, studying social identity, moral judgment, and intergroup bias. She is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow and ...