Too little — or too much — of certain substances during pregnancy may increase the odds of having a child with autism. Here we explain what scientists know about these associations.
Applied behavior analysis is the most widely used therapy for autistic children in the United States, but some regions lack the staff needed to provide it.
Mutations in CUL3, a gene strongly linked to autism, may cause differences in brain structure by disrupting cytoskeleton proteins, according to a new study.
Register for the next Spectrum webinar on April 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM, featuring Stephen Kanne and Gaia Novarino, who will talk about autism research and clinical practice one year since the pandemic began.
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