Autism

Cerebrospinal fluid levels of a hormone called vasopressin were lower in babies who went on to develop autism than in those who did not, a study found.

NIH study provides insight into one mechanism underlying the higher prevalence of males in some cases of autism.

Recent paper on using robots to detect early signs of autism or ADHD receives award in “Computer Science for Social Good” competition.

A UCLA-led study reveals a new role for a gene that’s associated with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability and language impairment.

Rutgers-Newark scientists are studying whether there is a genetic link to autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer’s disease

ASD is a group of conditions, which develop in early childhood, but may not be identified until adulthood. The past decade has seen a growth in services for adults presenting with ASD in the UK.

An immune molecule sometimes produced during infection can influence the social behavior of mice.

Many neurodevelopmental disorders such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, and autism have been linked to disruption of the key neurotransmitter GABA, but the underlying causes of the disruptions have been difficult to pinpoint.