May 10, 2007 — Oxytocin showed promise for improved brain function and less repetitive behavior in a small pilot study of patients with autism spectrum disorder. These results are consistent with ...

Two new mouse studies report that altered immune system function could lead to social deficits reminiscent of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The findings implicate modulation of the immune system as ...

People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a ...

A new study from Yale School of Medicine has found that a single dose of the hormone oxytocin, delivered via nasal spray, can enhance brain activity while processing social information in children ...

“Every individual should be able to access things that they like,” said Monica Fisher, M.Ed., BCBA/COBA, director of the behavior department at Monarch Center for Autism during an edWebinar. “It is ...

Researchers at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, have demonstrated how mutations in a specific gene are linked with the social difficulties that can be associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD ...

Those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face numerous challenges and deficits. These include social communication, stereotyped repetitive behaviors, and "executive function," or the constellation of ...

Genetic and clinical data suggest dietary factors may influence autism risk via immune pathways, highlighting the need for ...

Talk about a prenatal power move. About 1 in 36 US children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a complex group of developmental conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and ...

These character traits might mean you are autistic. This is how to get diagnosed - More adults than ever are seeking truths ...

Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable. Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions like meltdowns. Special interests in girls with autism ...