Autism

Pregnant women who have high levels of a byproduct from the banned insecticide DDT in their bodies may be more likely to have a child with autism, a new study finds.

A lab in California has petri dishes filled with pea-size Neanderthal brains.

A growing number of clinical trials are looking into whether compounds in marijuana can be used to treat some of the symptoms of autism.

The percentage of kids with autism in the United States continues to rise, according to a new report.

WASHINGTON — Humans and many other animals express a range of social behaviors, from cooperation to aggression.

Fidget spinners are delighting kids and driving teachers up the wall.

There is no evidence that fidget spinners offer any benefits for ADHD, autism or anxiety, a small new review study reveals.

A new machine learning program can predict, in 6-month-old babies, which ones will go on to develop autism, researchers report.

A 101-year-old drug that is often used to treat people in Africa with parasitic infections may help ease some of the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in children, a new study finds.

The real threat for those with autism is not vaccines but rather the proposed changes to Obamacare, which could reduce services for people with the condition.

Brain scans of infants as young as 6 months old may be able to predict whether a child will develop autism, a new study suggests.

Vaccines don't cause autism — but why do some people still think that they do?

A detailed new map of the human brain's outer layer identifies nearly 100 brain areas that have not been previously reported, according to a new study.

Regulations restricting research on MDMA, the active substance in the drug ecstasy, should be relaxed, two neuroscientists argue.

A father at age 72? That's how strong his love is.

A new programmable robot toy named Leka is uniquely designed to interact with and engage children with special needs, particularly children on the autism spectrum.

Women who have high levels of certain B vitamins during pregnancy may be more likely to have a child with autism, a new study suggests.