Scientists have discovered there are four different and distinct types of autism in a step they have called a 'paradigm shift' for future treatment of the disorder. US experts who examined data from 5 ...

For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age when symptoms first appear may help anticipate the specific traits, ...

When Marc and Cristina Easton's son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor's appointment in confusion. Their toddler - who was very social - didn't resemble the ...

An analysis of how brains with different forms of autism develop has revealed common underlying mechanisms that may respond to existing medications. As the precursor cells from both groups matured in ...

Using stem cells generated from patients with a rare and severe form of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, Scripps Research scientists have grown personalized "mini-brains" (or ...

For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age when symptoms first appear may help anticipate the specific traits, ...

An analysis of how brains with different forms of autism develop has revealed common underlying mechanisms that may respond to existing medications. An analysis of how brains with different forms of ...