Hundreds of genes have been linked to autism, yet the precise molecular and cellular mechanisms behind it remain largely ...

Genetic data suggest that expanding diagnostic criteria may account for much of the increase in ADHD and autism diagnoses.

Evidence is mounting that there are distinct subtypes of autism, and now, scientists have found that the condition can vary ...

The rise in the number of cases of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) always ...

New brain imaging research suggests autism may include two distinct biological forms potentially improving understanding of ...

For most of a century, psychiatry has kept its disorders in separate rooms. Schizophrenia in one. Bipolar disorder in another ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) frequently co-occur, presenting overlapping features such as repetitive behaviours, rigid routines and heightened anxiety.

Introduction Autistic children can experience elevated levels of emotional and behavioural problems, which adversely impact their psychosocial functioning. Positive parenting behaviours can ...

Although most people most commonly think of autism as a neurological and developmental condition, it is also linked to a range of physical health conditions. The reasons why autism is associated with ...

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