Credit: Getty Images Understanding autism symptoms in women can help physicians better identify and support women with ASD, to ultimately improve their quality of life. As physicians and researchers ...

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

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that the biological underpinnings of autism and ADHD may transcend traditional diagnostic boundaries. While there is increasing appreciation that ...

Microbiome dysbiosis—changes in the composition of gut microbes that alter the metabolites present—has long been implicated in playing a causative role in the pathophysiology of autism spectrum ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Scientists at the University of Fukui in Japan have identified a significant link between specific fatty acid metabolites found in umbilical cord blood and the symptoms of autism ...

Many of the treatments for IBS relief are also great for the overall physical and mental health of autistic folks. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or “autism,” is a neurodevelopmental condition that ...

Autistic regression refers to a loss of previously acquired skills or a backtracking of developmental milestones. In young children, it may represent autism onset. In older children and adults, it may ...

Autistic people who smoke marijuana often report having positive experiences. Yet their anecdotal evidence does not in and of itself prove that marijuana is an effective drug for treating autistic ...