Autism spectrum disorder affects males far more frequently than females, with diagnoses occurring roughly four times more ...

Specific bacterial and non-bacterial components of the gut microbiome and their functions could contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in male and female children, according to a study published ...

Autism spectrum disorder affects males more frequently than females, with women thought to possess biological protective mechanisms that reduce vulnerability to the condition.

Eating habits shape gut bacteria in children with autism, with potential dietary interventions offering hope for improving ...

Two distinct neurodevelopmental abnormalities that arise just weeks after the start of brain development have been associated with the emergence of autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study ...

Leucovorin prescription rates among children with autism spectrum disorder are up following media and government attention for the drug.

New research, recently published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, found a significant correlation between autism and pesticides. The specific pesticide studied ...

Thyroid health is an important factor in upholding a baby's optimal development, particularly neurological development.

Researchers found that severe CHD8 mutations triggered autism-related abnormalities in both male and female mice, suggesting ...