Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a construct used to describe a neurodevelopmental disorder with a specific combination of impaired social communication and repetitive, stereotypical behavior.

A new study from Oregon State University is believed to be the first to show a relationship between the severity of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and motor skill deficiencies in very young children.

Researchers found that a long-accepted theory about brain size in some children with autism may not be true. In a separate study, they linked development of white matter with changes in autism symptom ...