(Koto_feja/iStock/Getty Images Plus) People with autism may be up to six times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease in ...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people's brains develop and function, impacting behavior, communication and socializing. It can also involve differences in the way you move ...

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions about how we define and treat both conditions.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers at Stanford Medicine have pinpointed a brain region that may drive autism-related behaviors. They report that dialing ...

A comprehensive new study suggests that females require a much larger biological and cognitive shift to develop autism than males do. The findings help explain why the condition is diagnosed ...

When people talk about autism, they often think about a child who is different and may be distressed by their surroundings. Or if the conversation moves beyond childhood, the focus might be about an ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Medical training is designed to mold students into doctors ...

Nicole Rinehart receives funding from: Moose Happy Kids Foundation, MECCA M-Power, the Grace & Emilio Foundation, Ferrero Australia, as part of the global Kinder Joy of moving program, Aspen ...