How Games Foster Social Connection
Doctors Liam Cross & Gray Atherton discuss research suggesting that board game skills may be a lifelong bridge to engaging with peers. They provide context for the
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Editorial – Bernard Rimland’s Impact: Sixty Years Since the Publication of ‘Infantile Autism’
In this milestone year of 2024, the Autism Research Institute commemorates the 60th anniversary of Dr. Bernard Rimland’s groundbreaking work, Infantile Autism: The Syndrome and
“School distress” rates are elevated among those with autism
Rates of “school distress”—or significant emotional distress related to attending school—are significantly elevated in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a new study
Study finds that employees with autism are less likely to exhibit “bystander” effect
Employees with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may contribute to businesses in a unique way because they are less likely than neurotypical individuals to exhibit the
Visual processing variations seen in children with autism traits
A new study suggests that there are significant differences in how male and female children with high autistic traits process visual information. Andrew Silva and
Prevalence of autism in adults increasing rapidly in the U.S.
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) among adults in the United States is rising rapidly, according to a new study. Eric Rubenstein
Study shows impact of inflammation on the developing brain
Inflammation of the brain during early development is strongly linked to autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and a new study points to specific brain cells that appear
New research points to alterations in BPA excretion pathway in children with autism, ADHD
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may have a reduced ability to detoxify the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), according to new research. BPA is an industrial
Autistic adults show enhanced generosity toward strangers
Adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) tend to be more generous to strangers than their neurotypical peers are, according to new research. In the study,
“School distress” rates are elevated among those with autism
Rates of “school distress”—or significant emotional distress related to attending school—are significantly elevated in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a new study from the