Brains are staggeringly complex. Usually, when we talk about shifting neurodevelopmental traits, we’re looking at years of intensive therapy and complex interventions. But new research from Stanford ...
Despite the naysayers, research into the gut-autism axis is producing useful results and helping kids with autism feel less ...
The behavioral disorders observed in autism are associated with a multitude of genetic alterations. Scientists have now found another molecular cause for this condition. The transcription factor MYT1L ...
A newly discovered biological chain reaction explains how high levels of a common brain chemical can lead to cellular ...
Studies from Drexel University and the University of Fukui reveal alarming new insights into the effects of screen time on toddlers.
In recent years, scientists around the world have been working hard to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. These conditions affect how ...
A mother's pursuit of creating a better environment for her autistic son took form on Layla Luna's fateful 2018 trip to a Los Angeles-area pizza restaurant that saw patrons rebuke her for not keeping ...
Parents often pressure Lawrence Diller, a behavioral/developmental pediatrician, to diagnose their children with autism. He thinks he knows why.
The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...