Autism has a genetic component, but symptoms also depend on gut health and the gut-brain axis. New research shows that improving gut health can improve autism symptoms.

New research has uncovered a disrupted brain communication pathway in children with autism that impairs their ability to quickly shift attention—an essential skill for social interaction.

Vaccines are not linked to autism; this myth has been thoroughly debunked. Birth trauma and genetics play crucial roles in the development of autism. Early intervention greatly enhances developmental ...

A new study published in Science Advances introduces a powerful brain imaging technique that can detect autism-linked genetic variations with up to 95% accuracy. This approach, developed by ...

Families across the region are rallying behind a Gig Harbor gymnastics coach who is recovering from a brain aneurysm.