Researchers have uncovered a surprising molecular chain reaction in the brain that may play a role in some forms of autism.

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

Brain Balance in Norwalk has helped Ben and other kids with autism, ADHD and learning disabilities smile. "He's become so much more confident in himself, he's stronger and just being able to see the ...

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When a child avoids eye contact, repeats certain movements, or struggles with social interaction, the response is often quick and unfair. Many parents hear words like “stubborn,” “shy,” or “poorly ...

Language can prove a bugaboo for children with autism. Now new research finds that it’s possible to use toddlers’ brain responses to words to predict their linguistic and cognitive skills down the ...

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

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 ...

The pursuit of independence is deeply American. But, even if inadvertently, it’s fueling disabled people's loneliness.