Ever find yourself leaving a social gathering wondering, “Did they like me?” or “Was that joke too much?” It turns out your ...

We've all been there. Moments after leaving a party, your brain is suddenly filled with intrusive thoughts about what others ...

The UCL Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) is based within the Department of Psychology and Human Development at UCL IOE. CRAE’s mission is to help enhance the lives of autistic people ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that is usually diagnosed at or before the age of 3. While people of any sex and gender can be autistic, it is common for people assigned ...

In recent years, scientists have made progress in understanding psychiatric disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ...

New insights into the brain could pave the way for targeted treatments for anxiety, depression, and other mental health ...

This valuable contribution combines high-resolution histology with magnetic resonance imaging in a novel way to study the organisation of the human amygdala. The main findings convincingly show the ...

Chelation therapy for autism involves the use of drugs to clear heavy metals from the body, which some people believe causes autism. It is an alternative therapy that has little proven benefit but one ...

A man with autism, his devoted mother and a seemingly endless race. A story of resilience and love. Credit... Supported by By Rebecca Byerly Photographs by Maansi Srivastava Rebecca Byerly and ...

New cell clusters in the amygdala may improve anxiety treatment. Research reveals distinct cell types linked to emotional disorders. FOXP2 cells in the amygdala offer potential for targeted therapies.

For a long time, ADHD and autism were considered conditions that primarily affected boys and men. The common belief was that these neurodivergences were almost exclusive to the male population ...

My son always had high energy compared to his siblings, but he didn't have typical signs of ADHD or autism. He walked, talked, and had impressive social skills early. His challenges weren't clear ...