Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interactions and in the understanding of others' thoughts or feelings, restricted interests and ...

The Marcus Autism Center announced it will conduct the largest study of behavior, brain and genomic biomarkers in children ...

Key Takeaways Limerence refers to a state of attraction marked by intense longing, sometimes described as obsession.It goes deeper than a simple crush and can involve intrusive thoughts, rumination, ...

The Marcus Foundation has awarded a $21.9 million grant to support the largest-ever study of behavior, brain, and biomarkers ...

Researchers from La Trobe University have launched a world-leading toolkit for health care professionals to better identify ...

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapy for autism that encourages certain behaviors and discourages others. ABA therapy is controversial, as some argue that it reinforces the idea that autistic ...

Talk about a high-ly anticipated breakthrough. A new study from the University of São Paulo suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract could help improve behavior and ease common symptoms in ...

Is It Time To Move Away From ABA Therapy To Treat Autism? Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that can be used to treat a variety of different behaviors, but its most common ...

Leah Welborn, a late-diagnosed autistic woman, shares 7 childhood clues that were overlooked in the 1980s due to gender bias and outdated autism stereotypes. Her story exemplifies how autism in girls ...

The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...