Fragile X syndrome, other genetic types of autism are flagged; study also points to potential new drug discoveries.

UC Davis health economists have for the first time projected costs of caring for all people with the disorder.

UCLA-led research may help lead to earlier, more targeted intervention for people with DiGeorge syndrome.

Girls with autism show distinct differences in their brains and behavior, compared with autistic boys and with normally developing girls.

Why do some children's language skills progress, and others' falter? Differences in brain activation may explain why.

Five-fold greater risk found in children whose mothers had low supplemental iron and other risk factors for delivering a child with ASD.

'Infant Start' therapy treats disabling delays before most children are diagnosed

Researchers from across UC convened for a first-ever summit on autism — an initial step toward collaborating systemwide to address urgent need for treatments.

Study finds that when compared with children born to white American mothers, offspring of foreign-born women were more likely to have the disorder.

Pregnant women who lived close to fields where chemicals at higher risk UC Davis MIND Institute study finds.

Old treatment for sleeping sickness may lead to new way to battle neurological disorder.

A modified therapy lessens the severity of the condition and can perhaps alleviate it altogether.