Nov 09
Researchers find that there is an overgrowth of neurons in the prefrontal cortex in brains of people with autism
Sep 15
Researchers uncover first biologically distinct autism subtype
Sep 08
The Combating Autism Reauthorization Act takes important first step towards passage
Aug 15
Risk of ASD for siblings of children on the autism spectrum higher than previously believed
Aug 11
Study on the genetics of ADHD finds overlap in genes found in ASD
Jun 29
Study finds that taking prenatal vitamins may decrease autism risk
May 20
David Mandell, Sc.D. discusses his study on the effect of childhood autism on parental employment
May 20
View some of the highlights from the 2011 International Meeting for Autism Research
May 10
A study of autism in South Korea finds that autism may be more prevalent than previously thought
Mar 29
Department of Justice releases guide on "endangered missing persons" to help law enforcement manage autism (and other) elopement cases
Mar 02
Study links sets of genetic alterations to autism
Feb 09
Study shows young adults with ASD missing out on much-needed services
Jan 06
An article in the British Journal of Medicine provides evidence that the study linking MMR vaccine to regressive autism was fixed
Dec 17
Clinical trial of autism early intervention reveals significant improvements in the social and communication skills of toddlers
Dec 17
Study shows that children born to mothers living near a freeway during late pregnancy have a greater risk of developing autism
Nov 12
Study reveals differences in brain connections in areas that redirect attention, mediate social interactions and modulate emotional responses
Oct 12
Danish study finds an association between neonatal jaundice and diagnosis of autism
Sep 16
The Atlantic magazine explores the remarkable life of Donald T., the first person to be diagnosed with autism
Sep 15
New genetic finding may explain why more boys have ASD
Aug 30
The Simons Foundation launches community for families with 16p deletions and duplications
Jul 19
New study on ASDs, picky eating, and nutrition released
Jun 09
New Autism Genes Discovered
May 19
80 Percent Autism Divorce Rate Debunked
Feb 12
"Autism Spectrum Disorder" may replace autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger's in new DSM-V
Jan 06
Study finds no evidence linking environmental factors to specific autism clusters
Dec 21
Study reports 1 in 110 children in US have ASD
Dec 02
FDA approves the use of a drug to help treat irritability in children with ASD
Nov 30
Study shows new intervention designed for toddlers with autism is more effective than "treatment-as-usual"
Nov 10
Study reveals handwriting is real problem for children with ASD
Oct 07
Two U.S. studies estimate prevalence of ASD in children at about 1 in 100
Sep 23
Study estimates 1 in 100 adults in U.K. has ASD
Jul 16
Study links 27 genes to Asperger syndrome, autistic traits, and empathy
Jul 06
Study pinpoints differences in the way children with autism learn new behaviors
May 19
UCLA scientists identify gene linked to autism risk
May 05
Study finds larger amygdala in toddlers with autism; relates to deficits in joint attention
Apr 29
Autism genes with key impact on brain development discovered
Apr 29
Research on motor skills in autism reveals decreased brain connectivity
Jan 07
California autism increase not due to changes in diagnosis, counting
Dec 02
Families with children with autism under financial strain
Oct 27
Advanced parental age linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sep 11
National Public Radio broadcasts a story about the transition to college
Sep 05
Study finds no association between measles virus in GI tract and autism accompanied by GI issues
Jul 10
Study of Middle Eastern families yields new clues to genetics of autism
Jun 15
Prevention of autism spectrum disorders may be possible
Jun 05
New study explores autism risk for children with low birth weight
May 05
Schizophrenia, depression more common in parents of children with autism
Mar 31
CNN provides extensive coverage addressing autism issues
Mar 12
Mouse model provides clues to autistic behavior
Jan 18
Maternal autoantibodies increase autism risk
Jan 10
Researchers find a genetic glitch that may cause 1% of cases
