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Four out of five autism sufferers are male. Is something in men’s genes—or brain structure—causing the gap?

Autism sufferers unquestionably have feelings. It’s processing those feelings—and reading them in others—that they struggle with.

There is not a single gene that triggers autism, but more likely dozens of genes that enhance the risk of the condition. On the other hand, researchers have found that […]

The symptoms of autism are far better understood than its causes; psychiatrists classify the disorder as having two major components: impaired social cognition and a tendency toward narrow interests and […]

A panel discussion among leading experts highlighting cutting-edge autism research.

Autism science is making great strides, but the search for a cure remains “a marathon, not a sprint.” The challenge is not one disorder but many.

Four out of five autism sufferers are male. Is something in men’s genes—or brain structure—causing the gap?

New drugs for ASD patients may be on the horizon, but “early, intense” behavioral treatment remains “the very best intervention for autism.”

Autism sufferers unquestionably have feelings. It’s processing those feelings—and reading them in others—that they struggle with.

Autism isn’t on the rise: it’s just getting defined better, and diagnosed more.

Many kids are vaccinated at age two, the same age at which autism is often first noticed. But the “evidence” that one causes the other doesn’t wash.

There is not a single gene that triggers autism, but likely dozens that enhance the risk of the condition. On the other hand, researchers have found that certain environmental variables, […]

A Big Think panel conversation featuring top experts highlighting cutting-edge autism research.

Autism science is making great strides, but the search for a cure remains “a marathon, not a sprint.” The challenge is not one disorder but many.

New drugs for ASD patients may be on the horizon, but “early, intense” behavioral treatment remains “the very best intervention for autism.”

Four out of five autism sufferers are male. Is something in men’s genes—or brain structure—causing the gap?

Autism sufferers unquestionably have feelings. It’s processing those feelings—and reading them in others—that they struggle with.

Autism isn’t on the rise: it’s just getting defined better, and diagnosed more.

Many kids are vaccinated at age two, the same age at which autism is often first noticed. But the “evidence” that one causes the other doesn’t wash.

There is not a single gene that triggers autism, but more likely dozens that enhance the risk of autism. On the other hand, researchers have found that environmental variables like […]

Christopher Walsh: The symptoms of autism are far better understood than its causes; psychiatrists classify the disorder as having two major components: impaired social cognition and a tendency toward narrow […]

A conversation among leading experts highlighting cutting-edge autism research.

Autism science is making great strides, but the search for a cure remains “a marathon, not a sprint.” The challenge is not one disorder but many.

Four out of five autism sufferers are male. Is something in men’s genes—or brain structure—causing the gap?

New drugs for ASD patients may be on the horizon, but “early, intense” behavioral treatment remains “the very best intervention for autism.”

Autism isn’t on the rise: it’s just getting defined better, and diagnosed more.

Autism sufferers unquestionably have feelings. It’s processing those feelings—and reading them in others—that they struggle with.

Many kids are vaccinated at age two, the same age at which autism is often first noticed. But the “evidence” that one causes the other doesn’t wash.

There is not a single gene that triggers autism, but more likely dozens of genes that enhance the risk of autism. Researchers have also found that certain environmental variables, like […]

Susan Bookheimer: The symptoms of autism are far better understood than its causes; psychiatrists classify the disorder as having two major components: impaired social cognition and a tendency toward narrow […]