A pilot study shows that a urine-based metabolite panel accurately distinguishes children with autism from typically ...

"High-functioning autism" (HFA) is a term used to describe people with a certain level of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They have milder symptoms and fewer challenges than those with more severe ...

A new autism diagnostic tool could enable earlier detection — and it’s as simple as going to the bathroom. The breakthrough ...

For those who have gone through it, know the ordeal: the path to an autism diagnosis often stretches on for months or years.

A simple urine test may help identify children at risk for autism sooner than current assessments—opening the door for ...

A new study introduces the MDM urine test to detect autism risk early by screening for gut microbial metabolites.

Anyone who has ever survived being a teenager should be well aware that parenting a teenager can be no easy feat. But factor in a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disability ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an innate brain developmental disorder that often manifests from early childhood. While ...