But when mice are used to study distinctly human conditions like autism, the parallels start to break down. Fifteen years ago, researchers introduced the first two mouse models of autism ...

The bat costs $1 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? Your answer could reveal if you have autistic traits. If you answered 10 cents you are likely a system one thinker, who makes ...

Increased Autism Risk Linked to Y Chromosome, Study Finds Oct. 17, 2024 — Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a study has found, offering a new explanation for ...

After years of watching Will melt down over what seemed like run-of-the-mill disappointments, I wondered about autism. When he was three, I always made sure we arrived first at playgroup so he could ...

When I tell people that my 12-year-old son, Michael, is autistic, there are usually two types of responses. First, there’s the “sad eyes” — you know, the look people give you like you’ve ...

For many decades it was thought that men were very much more likely to be autistic than women. Some studies placed the ratio of autistic males to females as high as 16:1. In the last decade ...

Joshua Meyrowitz stepped up to the stage at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood and announced himself to the crowd as “your fellow autistic,” spurring whoops and applause. “One of the hardest ...

Dear little boy at the Hollywood Bowl, We don’t know each other, but I was hoping to meet you to thank you. You looked to be 8 or 9 years old, and you were sitting a few rows behind me during a ...

Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and are often accompanied by other behavioural ...

I wondered about autism. When he was three, I always made sure we arrived first at playgroup so he could get first pick of his favourite big cats. One day though we were beaten to the tiger by a ...

They say a Tiger doesn’t change its stripes, but Woods may have to. According to a court filing, Tiger Woods’ apparel brand, Sun Day Red, has “unlawfully hijacked” the logo belonging to ...