The SYNGAP1 gene, which supports the production of a protein called SynGAP (Synaptic Ras GTPase-Activating Protein), is known ...

With funding from the NIH earmarked by the Autism CARES Act, researchers aim to pinpoint the environmental factors that ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.

Even before the Philadelphia Eagles’ legendary win at the Super Bowl on Sunday, the Eagles Autism Foundation had praised the University of Connecticut School of Medicine (SOM) for its innovative ...

For children with signs of neurological conditions such as autism, epilepsy and global developmental delay, genetic testing can help make the diagnosis, identify possible treatments and determine ...

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

Building a much better scientific enterprise means embracing the idea of collaboration across all aspects of neurodiversity,” ...

For many mothers, the idea that their pregnancy somehow caused their child’s autism has been a source of guilt and anxiety.

This is one of 22 cutting-edge projects selected to share in a total of $8.1 million in grants raised through the Eagles ...