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Genetics

Study of different autism types finds shared mechanism that may respond to drugs

An analysis of how brains with different forms of autism develop has revealed common underlying mechanisms that may respond to existing medications.

Neuroscience

'Noisy' autistic brains seem better at certain tasks. Here's why neuroaffirmative research matters

Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference associated with specific experiences and characteristics.

Autism spectrum disorders

Autism risk may rise with in utero exposure to antiseizure meds

The incidence of autism spectrum disorder is higher among children exposed to topiramate in the second half of pregnancy compared with the general population of children without exposure to antiseizure medications in utero, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What's the difference between autism and Asperger's disorder?

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg describes herself as having Asperger's while others on the autism spectrum, such as Australian comedian Hannah Gatsby, describe themselves as "autistic". But what's the difference?

Autism spectrum disorders

Motor skills, sensory features differ in autism with, without ADHD

Motor skills and sensory features differ for children with autism with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published online March 5 in the Journal of Autism and Developmental ...

Autism spectrum disorders

How autism is diagnosed

According to the advocacy group Autism Speaks, one in every 36 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).