New research from Stanford University suggests that an overactive brain circuit deep in the thalamus may contribute to behaviors linked to autism. In a mouse model of the condition, suppressing ...

Here's a frightening statistic: One in every 50 school children in the United States will be diagnosed with autism. Unfortunately, it can take doctors years to identify the disorder, delaying ...

New numbers show that autism affects one in 59 children. More children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

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The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...

Researchers led by Tzyy-Nan Huang and Ming-Hui Lin from Academia Sinica in Taiwan report that a low-dose mixture of zinc, serine, and branch-chain amino acids can alleviate behavioral deficits in ...

Share on Pinterest In a study in mice, scientists saw autism-related benefits from a mix of three supplements. Olga Pankova/Getty Images A new study in mice finds that a trio of supplements reduces ...

Too much TV might not make your child's eyes go square, but it may affect their ability to process the world around them, scientists have said. The data adds to a growing number of concerning ...

June 14, 2010 — Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have nearly 20% more gene copy number variations (CNVs) overall and more than 60% more CNVs in genes associated with ...

Supplementation of nutrient cocktails containing zinc, branched-chain amino acids and serine improves social interaction in three different mouse genetic models of autism. [Ming-Hui Lin and Tzyy-Nan ...