Efforts to detect autism spectrum disorder before the age of two mostly rely on parental reports, as opposed to infant behavior. Measuring infant behavior, however, directly provides vital information ...

Talk about a prenatal power move. About 1 in 36 US children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a complex group of developmental conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and ...

A team of researchers has discovered a new connection between a genetic alteration and social difficulties related to autism: A mutation in the neuroligin-3 gene reduces the effect of the hormone ...

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Hermantown's Caravel Autism Health, the area's newest behavioral health facility, is already working to help children with autism learn basic skills to help them interact with others. The clinic's ...

Share on Pinterest In a study in mice, scientists saw autism-related benefits from a mix of three supplements. Olga Pankova/Getty Images A new study in mice finds that a trio of supplements reduces ...