Autism

Autism (sometimes called “classical autism”) is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autism is characterized by impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests. Other ASDs include Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). Experts estimate that three to six children out of every 1,000 will have autism. Males are four times more likely to have autism than females.
What is Autism?

Autism is not a single disease entity. It is part of a range of developmental disorders known as autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). They begin in childhood and last through adulthood.

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Autistic traits do not impact age-related decline in spatial working memory

Autistic traits do not impact age-related decline in spatial working memory

Measles could become endemic again in the United States

Measles could become endemic again in the United States

Measles misinformation is on the rise — and Americans are hearing it, survey finds

Measles misinformation is on the rise — and Americans are hearing it, survey finds

Study reveals a molecular connection between autism and myotonic dystrophy

Study reveals a molecular connection between autism and myotonic dystrophy

Researchers uncover genetic link between autism spectrum disorder and myotonic dystrophy type 1

Researchers uncover genetic link between autism spectrum disorder and myotonic dystrophy type 1

Neural fingerprints reveal how teamwork and deep focus interact

Neural fingerprints reveal how teamwork and deep focus interact

New CDC report highlights changing autism trends across the U.S.

New CDC report highlights changing autism trends across the U.S.

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': On autism, it’s the secretary’s word vs. CDC’S

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': On autism, it’s the secretary’s word vs. CDC’S

Unlocking the secrets of synaptic plasticity during learning

Unlocking the secrets of synaptic plasticity during learning

How a cartoon bear revealed surprising gaps in toddler hunger awareness

How a cartoon bear revealed surprising gaps in toddler hunger awareness

Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.’s NIH slashed science funding across states that backed Trump

Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.’s NIH slashed science funding across states that backed Trump

RFK Jr. struggles to navigate frustrated supporters and a demanding boss

RFK Jr. struggles to navigate frustrated supporters and a demanding boss

Researchers simulate protein structures behind learning and memory

Researchers simulate protein structures behind learning and memory

Study identifies brain area linked to social behavior and altruism

Study identifies brain area linked to social behavior and altruism

Understanding the natural history of SCN8A-related epilepsy disorders

Understanding the natural history of SCN8A-related epilepsy disorders

Scientists trace social challenges in autism to specific brain circuit

Scientists trace social challenges in autism to specific brain circuit

Gut imbalances in autism linked to brain and behavior changes

Gut imbalances in autism linked to brain and behavior changes

More psych hospital beds are needed for kids, but neighbors say not here

More psych hospital beds are needed for kids, but neighbors say not here

ChatGPT improves exercise for neurodivergent kids

ChatGPT improves exercise for neurodivergent kids

RFK Jr.’s purge of FOIA staff at FDA Spares people working on covid vaccine lawsuits

RFK Jr.’s purge of FOIA staff at FDA Spares people working on covid vaccine lawsuits

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