By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD New study shows that autism is not one condition, but four, each driven by different genes and brain development patterns, helping to reshape diagnosis and care. Study: ...

The discovery of four different subtypes of autism is a major step toward understanding the condition’s genetic underpinnings ...

Autism spectrum disorder is tied to an increased risk for Parkinson disease, even after adjusting for depression and antipsychotic/antidepressant use.

Decades of research show that autism is not caused by vaccines or parenting styles. Instead, most causes take place before ...

Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition ...

Yale School of Medicine has received a $27.7 million grant to develop a research project that combines advanced brain science and technology with practical communication strategies to find new, ...

Researchers have uncovered four distinct types of autism, each with its own genetic fingerprint, which could unlock the mystery of what causes the condition and how it can be treated.

It can take as long as 18 months for children with suspected autism spectrum or attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorders to ...