For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along with the social struggles and repetitive behaviors that define the condition. This has prompted many to wonder whether ...

While half of mothers of children with autism suffer symptoms of depression, a new study has discovered that did not raise the risk of behavioral problems for their kids. It was both a surprising and ...

From gut bacteria to brain signals, emerging evidence highlights how digestive health may shape behavior and symptom severity ...

The reason is simple: scientists focus on analyzing the behavior of a child and not on biochemical anomalies of the body. When a child with suspected autism comes to a doctor, doctors run ...

Autism is a condition that affects how a person develops, especially in how they communicate, learn, and interact with others ...

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.