Genetic and clinical data suggest dietary factors may influence autism risk via immune pathways, highlighting the need for ...

A wider public conversation has arisen over whether it's time for a shift in how we think about categories of autism, amid ...

There's been a significant rise in individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in recent years, with an estimated 61.8 million cases worldwide. Experts are now calling for better access ...

The global prevalence and rank of nonfatal burden of autism spectrum disorder are high, according to a review published online Dec. 19 in The Lancet Psychiatry. Damian Santomauro, Ph.D., from the ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

A cannabinoid drug candidate for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder is being explored by in trials, led by Ajna BioSciences, Charlotte's Web, and British-American Tobacco in a joint venture ...

Admittedly, the spectrum is wide, and those with extreme forms of autism and their caregivers often contend with incredibly ...