autism

Autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic physical health conditions, particularly heart, lung, and diabetic conditions, according to a...

Transgender and gender-diverse adults are three to six times more likely as cisgender adults (individuals whose gender identity corresponds to their...

Autistic mothers are more likely to report post-natal depression compared to non-autistic mothers, according to a new study of mothers of autistic...

Scientists have identified a link between exposure to high levels of oestrogen sex hormones in the womb and the likelihood of developing autism. The...

Scientists have identified special types of brain cells that may allow us to simulate the decision-making processes of others, thereby reconstructing...

The first large-scale study of autism in China has revealed that around one in a hundred people in China has an autism spectrum condition – the same...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely than other women to have an autistic child, according to an analysis of NHS data carried...

A new study published today suggests that how empathic we are is not just a result of our upbringing and experience but also partly a result of our...