Explore the latest findings in autism research that highlight the importance of brain tissue for understanding neurodevelopmental conditions.

Children with autism have different brains than children without autism, down to the structure and density of their neurons, according to a study by the University of Rochester Medical Center, New ...

Imaging provides new insight into brain development Researchers used brain imaging data collected from more than 11,000 children ages 9-11. They compared the imaging of the 142 children in that group ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a growing global concern, affecting approximately 2.8% of children in the United States and 0.7% in China. ASD is characterized by challenges in social interaction, ...

Brain scans may be able to detect autism in children as young as six months old, according to a first-of-its-kind study happening in Minnesota. “It was a really remarkable finding,” said Dr. Meghan ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder is rooted in neurological development, not behaviour or parenting. A pediatric neurologist explains ...

Researchers identify dopamine transporter abnormalities in young adults with autism, potentially explaining their 6x higher risk of Parkinson’s.

Researchers have found that the severity of autism symptoms, rather than the diagnosis itself, is linked to patterns of brain connectivity associated with genes connected to autism and ADHD.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects the ability to interact and communicate. It may have symptoms that are similar to those seen in some brain injuries. Autism spectrum disorder ...

A new U.S. autism research panel is examining potential causes of autism, sparking debate over science, policy, and the ...