For the families affected by autism, the most haunting and important question is if autism is genetic? The response, though complicated, increasingly leans toward a strong genetic component, albeit ...

Autism is a topic many families think about, especially when a child shows signs of developmental differences. People often wonder what causes autism, whether it’s something in the environment, a ...

Individual differences in toddler temperament—including activity, emotionality, sociability, and shyness—are influenced in ...

The genetics of autism has long been one of the most intricate puzzles in neurodevelopmental science. Today, the pieces are coming together more rapidly than ever before. Landmark projects such as the ...

Research identifies a neurodevelopmental spectrum for ADHD and autism, emphasizing genetic links and their impact on ...

Most autistic people support genetic research but fear how the findings might be used. Their concerns are becoming harder to ...

An international study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge department of psychiatry has discovered that autism diagnosed during early childhood has a different genetic and developmental ...

People who learn they have autism after age 6 — the current median age at diagnosis — are often described as having a “milder” form of autism than people diagnosed as toddlers. A new study challenges ...

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition that can present in a range of ways, and can be diagnosed at any age. It can impact how a person may behanve, communicate, ...