Leucovorin, a.k.a. folinic acid, is “an ‘activated’ form of folic acid—vitamin B9,” says Jamie Alan, Ph.D., an associate ...

A child holds their hands up in front of their face, revealing palms covered in a rainbow of paint. Source: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels Many people on the autism spectrum have atypical responses to ...

A drug used to slow Alzheimer's disease may help improve social behaviors in some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD ...

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, has been a topic in the news a lot recently, yet the complex neurological condition remains widely misunderstood. Autism is a difference in how someone’s brain ...

Some people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have abnormal levels of glutamate in the brain. New research led by Mass ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Many of the treatments for IBS relief are also great for the overall physical and mental health of autistic folks. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or “autism,” is a neurodevelopmental condition that ...

This story has been updated to include new information about severe autism. President Donald Trump touched on the topic of autism during his wide-ranging speech on Tuesday that marked his first major ...