New research study will analyze dried blood spots recorded from California newborns in hope of improving ability to predict autism risk.

New findings show how a tilt of the head facilitates social interaction, with potential benefits for people with autism.

Research on social signals in autism suggests new ways to meet their needs.

Exaggerated repetitive behavior characteristic of autism was lessened after a receptor was edited.

New research suggests that at least two factors are at play.

A single dose produced groundbreaking improvements in language and social behavior, giving hope to families.

New research shows children's understanding begins in half the time previously thought.

A newly-identified protein defect leads to either epilepsy in infancy or autism.

New studies cast light on a process that may trigger autism, schizophrenia, and more.

Effort seeks to analyze DNA from 50,000 people with autism and their families.

A tumor suppressor is found missing in many autistic children and their fathers by UC Davis researchers.

Getting a diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder as early as possible is important for early intervention, UCLA professor Connie Kasari says