Abnormalities in a type of brain cell called astrocytes may play a pivotal role in causing some behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorders, according to a preclinical study.

Levels of autism fall on a spectrum or range because the signs and symptoms of autism are so varied. Every person with autism has unique characteristics and different strengths and challenges.

Symptoms, Therapy Options For Autism Spectrum Disorder A viewer wants to know what treatment options are available for a family member who has been diagnosed with autism. Dr. Lacy Anderson has ...

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the most compelling evidence to date that girls present with different symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than boys—highlighting the ...

Overactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus was shown to cause autism-like behaviors in mice. Drugs that reduce this activity reversed the symptoms. Researchers at Stanford Medicine studying the ne ...

Every person on the autism spectrum is unique, and symptoms can range from mild to severe, making it important that everyone with autism spectrum disorder receives individualized treatment and ...

- Does your child avoid eye contact, have little or no interest in making new friends or prefer solitary activities to social games? These may be signs that your child has an autism spectrum disorder.

Stanford Medicine scientists investigating the neurological underpinnings of autism spectrum disorder have found that ...

A new study has found evidence that Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms (PSS) are often present in youth accessing mental health services.