Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study. Gender ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds - as measured by levels of gender-conforming play - may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems ...

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers. That's the finding of a new UC Davis MIND Institute study ...

Families of children with autism place enormous trust in therapy programs designed to help their children communicate, socialize and live more independently. Programs such as Applied Behavior Analysis ...

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

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