Number of Genes Associated with Autism Quadruples
Research in the genetics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) just took a giant leap forward. In a coordinated effort, led in part by scientists at the University of California – San Francisco [...]
Diversity Among Those Who Outgrow Autism
Is it possible to “outgrow” autism? Clinicians generally believe that some individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can eventually overcome social problems, but that it is not possible to [...]
Tailored, Tech-Based Interventions for Autism
A new study affirms the importance of tailored interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in cooperation with [...]
“Male Brain” for Adults with Autism
People with autism spectrum disorders are sometimes characterized as having an “extreme male brain.” A large study from the Autism Research Center at the University of Cambridge finds that adults [...]
