Service dogs have been found to be of great help to autistic children, promoting social interaction and enhancing safety.

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) ...

Social robots are efficacious and effective for children with autism, according to a study published online Dec. 24 in Science Robotics.

New research has revealed that people with similar levels of autistic traits are more attracted to each other, and their brains synchronize in unique ways during passive and active communication. The ...

A study has revealed that robots can serve not merely as toys but as excellent teachers for children with autism spectrum ...

There are at least four distinct subtypes of autism, a new study finds, helping to explain the various trajectories of individuals on the spectrum and offering a path toward more targeted treatments.

For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age ...

A study published in Psychiatry Research identifies a link between maternal cannabis use disorder and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Study: Exposure to maternal cannabis use ...