Researchers have identified at least two biologically distinct subtypes of autism, each defined by opposite patterns of brain ...

Autism has long been viewed as a single condition with a wide range of symptoms and abilities. Some autistic people need ...

Experts say the research could reveal more about the role of genetics in autism and lead to more personalized care. A new study has identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, each with ...

In a major step forward for autism research, diagnostics, and patient care, researchers have found four distinct autism subtypes, which can be differentiated by genetic features. These clinically ...

The terminology related to autism can be confusing. Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and paediatrician, first identified a subset of children of average intelligence or above who otherwise ...

Autism is thought to affect about one of every 36 American children. New research has shown that it may be possible to diagnose the disorder in some kids with a relatively simple test that assesses ...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition with varied trajectories through the lifespan, leading to individualized patterns of ...