autism – Go Beyond Discovery

United States’ autism rates hit new high

More kids have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since monitoring began more than two decades ago, studies find.

Children with autism may perceive visual illusions differently than neurotypical children do, research finds.

Brain-wave data from a routine test given at birth could help diagnose autism in early infancy, say researchers.

Not perceiving emotional tones of voice is a key social challenge for children with autism. New research indicates the cause.

A smartphone game called Guess What? could facilitate earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and improve treatment, say researchers.

Some children with autism spectrum disorder respond well to therapy dogs as a motivator to complete tasks. But it doesn’t work for every child.

A disruption in circadian rhythm is common among mental health disorders. Understanding its molecular foundation could unlock better treatments.

A new study identifies 185 genes sigificantly associated with autism, many of which are new and not inherited from the parents, researchers say.

An eye test that measures how pupils change in response to light could be a way to screen young children for autism.