A study has uncovered significant findings related to the early sensorimotor features and cognitive abilities of toddlers who are later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A study published ...

Early research has linked Alzheimer’s disease (AD) medications — cholinesterase inhibitors and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists — to modest cognitive benefits in children and ...

New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

A significant share of kids with autism tend to "outgrow" the disorder within a few years of diagnosis, a new study has found. Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital followed 213 children who ...

New evidence suggests that Alzheimer’s medications may strengthen key cognitive skills in young people with autism and low IQ, offering a promising direction for future clinical trials. Systematic ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

People with autism spectrum disorder may meet similar diagnostic criteria, but the way their symptoms present in daily life can be very different. If you’re concerned about your autistic teen’s ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition, is often associated with difficulties in social communication and repetitive behavior. Previous research reveals that people with ASD ...