New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

Autism is an inherently complex condition, but new research breaks it down into four distinct categories, each defined by a ...

When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. “We quickly pursued evaluation through early ...

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Foreman felt an instant rush of fear and adrenaline — not only because Lucas didn’t know how to swim, but also because he had ...

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An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help some non-verbal children with autism discover the ability to speak. The drug, leucovorin, is a prescription vitamin that functions similarly to ...

Some children referred for an autism assessment in Barnsley face a waiting list of three years before being seen, with the ...

Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD often share symptoms, including challenges with social situations, staying ...

Autistic adults show reduced availability of a key glutamate receptor, mGlu5, across widespread brain regions.