Scientists have uncovered new evidence suggesting that autism may have it roots in how the human brain has evolved. "Our ...

Globally, autism affects about 1 in 100 children, according to the World Health Organization. In the U.S., the rate is closer ...

A psychologist who specialists in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has explained the early signs that every parent should be ...

While autism itself has no single cause, researchers say their findings help us understand how early life factors can shape long-term brain development.

Summary: A new study suggests that autism may be linked to the rapid evolution of brain cell types unique to humans.