Five collaborations involving autistic scientists and experts are advancing autism research, from lending support for theories of the condition to shoring up trials of new treatments.

Decoding Smell: Demystifying Human Disease and Behavior

Conversations between the immune and central nervous systems are proving to be essential for the healthy social behavior, learning, and memory.

Growing ranks of researchers on the spectrum are overcoming barriers—from neurotypical bias to sensory sensitivities—to shape autism science.

A large twin study in Sweden finds genetics has a much larger influence on the odds of an autism diagnosis, and has remained consistent over time.

Kim Peek, the inspiration for the title character in Rain Man, brought public attention to savant syndrome.

Labs are trying to figure out who will care for animals and organoids and some clinical trials are put on hold.

Aripiprazole, marketed as Abilify, is widely thought to be safer than risperidone, the only other drug approved for use in autistic children. A decade’s worth of data suggests that is not true.