What does all of this mean for the Autism Spectrum and Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled communities?

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In children with anorexia nervosa or other restrictive eating disorders, changes in the brain’s outer layer don’t seem to be ...

Autism diagnoses have risen with better awareness and broader definitions. Experts say it's a sign of improved detection, not just more cases. Autism diagnoses have risen sharply in recent decades, ...

HealthDay News — Mental health hospitalizations are more common among adults with autism, with more than one-third of all admissions tied to mental health conditions for those with autism, according ...

Pica disorder during pregnancy means you may crave nonfood items such as clay, paint chips, and ice. Learn why it happens and what to do about it.

Children with autism who did not receive early intervention for improving developmental outcomes demonstrated more severe symptoms.

Ancient bacteria that have evolved to become integral to our cells—converting nutrients from food into energy—may also ...

Nicole Rinehart, a clinical psychologist, believes research in this area can be used to help children with autism receive an earlier diagnosis ...

The origin of some neuropsychiatric diseases, such as autism, bipolar disorder, or depression, and certain neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, can be found in very early stages of ...

Autism has long challenged scientists trying to unlock its biological origins. With complex genetic, behavioral, and ...

The US Secretary of Health and Human Services insists he will soon announce the "cause" of autism, but setting a fixed timeline to do so is disingenuous at best.