A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, involves one of three levels. Standards for the three types of ASD are listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ...

In a major step forward for autism research, diagnostics, and patient care, researchers have found four distinct autism subtypes, which can be differentiated by genetic features. These clinically ...

Re “ In New Focus on Autism, Some Worry the Spectrum Is Too Broad ” (front page, Oct. 5): One thing’s for certain: The autism label will continue to evolve as we learn more about what we currently ...

Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Sofie Salama. Photos by Carolyn Lagattuta A new award from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) will support a team of ...

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be at higher risk of developing cancer early in life, but this risk seems largely related to the presence of co-occurring birth defects or ...

The new, groundbreaking test uses just a strand of hair and can help healthcare providers rule out autism as early as one month of age LinusBio, a leader in precision exposome medicine, announced ...