Autism

Autism (sometimes called “classical autism”) is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autism is characterized by impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests. Other ASDs include Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). Experts estimate that three to six children out of every 1,000 will have autism. Males are four times more likely to have autism than females.
What is Autism?

Autism is not a single disease entity. It is part of a range of developmental disorders known as autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). They begin in childhood and last through adulthood.

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Key gene linked to male bias in autism, Tourette's, and ADHD uncovered

Key gene linked to male bias in autism, Tourette's, and ADHD uncovered

VR training helps autistic people navigate public transportation

VR training helps autistic people navigate public transportation

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

Pioneering Visions: Michael Stryker's Contributions to Understanding the Visual Cortex

Pioneering Visions: Michael Stryker's Contributions to Understanding the Visual Cortex

Placental microparticles and their potential to predict and prevent neurodevelopmental disorders

Placental microparticles and their potential to predict and prevent neurodevelopmental disorders

Brain imaging and machine learning identify altered functional brain connectivity in people with ASD

Brain imaging and machine learning identify altered functional brain connectivity in people with ASD

Lightweight helmet with tiny sensors records magnetic fields generated by brain activity

Lightweight helmet with tiny sensors records magnetic fields generated by brain activity

Unlocking the secrets of diet and child health with ECHO

Unlocking the secrets of diet and child health with ECHO

New insights on optimizing housing for individuals with spinal cord injury

New insights on optimizing housing for individuals with spinal cord injury

Exploring the life expectancy of autistic individuals in the U.K.

Exploring the life expectancy of autistic individuals in the U.K.

Study identifies how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders

Study identifies how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders

Genetic mutation in OXR1 gene linked to brain development issues

Genetic mutation in OXR1 gene linked to brain development issues

New study unravels the brain's social communication network

New study unravels the brain's social communication network

Ultra-high resolution MRI scanner offers new opportunities for brain research

Ultra-high resolution MRI scanner offers new opportunities for brain research

Infant face preference linked to genetics

Infant face preference linked to genetics

Study estimates the life expectancy and years of life lost by autistic people in the UK

Study estimates the life expectancy and years of life lost by autistic people in the UK

A review of automated clinical depression diagnosis tools

A review of automated clinical depression diagnosis tools

A novel theoretical framework for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder

A novel theoretical framework for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder

Autism research needs more high-quality randomized studies, meta-analysis finds

Autism research needs more high-quality randomized studies, meta-analysis finds

New AI system achieves 98.5% accuracy in autism diagnosis

New AI system achieves 98.5% accuracy in autism diagnosis