Comparative analysis of brain connectivity in autism and ADHD. Credit: Nature Mental Health (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-025-00431-5 ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been associated with childhood diagnoses, but as new research shows a shift, a Maryland medical expert is sharing insight into symptoms for adults.

Autism rates are higher than ever before, probably because of more expansive and sensitive diagnoses. Those numbers highlight the need for more support for people with autism.

Scientists from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the University of Las Vegas, Nevada (UNLV) have uncovered a genetic link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a rare genetic ...

Autism was 3.4 times more prevalent in boys than girls in 2022, down from 3.8 times higher in 2020, the C.D.C. said. The data also showed surprising variability in autism diagnoses by geography, ...

Genetic variants in DDX53 contribute to autism spectrum disorder associated with the Xp22.11 locus. The American Journal of Human Genetics, 2024; DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2024.11.003; ...

Early diagnosis can lead to helpful interventions and improved outcomes for autistic children. While it may not be possible to fully detect autism in the womb, there are certain prenatal tests ...

Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder can both involve a need for additional support. However, these are distinct diagnoses with different underlying causes and presentations. Down syndrome ...

Borderline autism is not a diagnosis — it is an informal term some people may use to describe mild symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social communication difficulties and repetitive ...

Autism (ASD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can have similar symptoms, such as repetitive behaviors. Learn more about how to tell the difference between the two conditions.