Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals' social communication and interaction skills, as well as their behavior and interests. ASD is characterized by ...

February 18, 2010 — Inhaling the hormone oxytocin appears to improve social interactions in adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HF-ASD), new research suggests. The study showed that ...

A team of UCLA scientists has found that brain areas linked to social behaviors are both underdeveloped and insufficiently networked in youths with high functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...

Admittedly, the spectrum is wide, and those with extreme forms of autism and their caregivers often contend with incredibly ...

Thanks to the autism rights movement and growing representation in popular media, society’s awareness of autism spectrum disorders has grown exponentially, contributing to a sharp rise in diagnosed ...