Budget shortfalls and nearly $1 trillion in looming federal Medicaid cuts have prompted states to rein in spending on a widely embraced autism therapy, pinching families who depend on the services.

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New research suggests that the way brain networks reorganize moment-to-moment predicts autism severity. Children who spent ...

A team of researchers has discovered a new connection between a genetic alteration and social difficulties related to autism: A mutation in the neuroligin-3 gene reduces the effect of the hormone ...

Myths about autism abound. Here, experts explain what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to the condition. Plus, what it ...

A new USC study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system—ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing ...

Daghay, H. (2025) Applied Behavior Analysis: Foundations for Supporting Diverse Learning Needs of Autistic Students in ...

A Colorado board has clarified new rules for professionals working with children on the autism spectrum, following worries by ...

Gut microbiome differences may shape autism traits, with beneficial bacteria linked to better gut health, lower inflammation, ...

State Rep. Robb Greene, R-Shelbyville, was recently recognized by two autism advocacy groups in Indiana. Greene was named Legislative Champion from the Indiana Providers of Effective Autism Treatment ...