A new autism diagnostic tool could enable earlier detection — and it’s as simple as going to the bathroom. The breakthrough ...

For those who have gone through it, know the ordeal: the path to an autism diagnosis often stretches on for months or years.

In the not-too-distant future, psychiatrists might be able to diagnose neurodivergent disorders like ADHD and autism in as little as 15 minutes. Using only a high-definition motion sensor and an ...

A new study introduces the MDM urine test to detect autism risk early by screening for gut microbial metabolites.

A simple urine test may help identify children at risk for autism sooner than current assessments—opening the door for ...

A test designed to identify biomarkers associated with autism in infants and young children is now available to the public in most states. LinusBio, a New Jersey-based startup, on Thursday launched ...

A new test that analyzes just a strand of hair is being hailed as a game-changer in the early detection of autism.

The phrases “autism spectrum” or “on the spectrum” have become part of everyday language. They are often used as different ways of referring to someone who is “neurodivergent”. The term was coined in ...

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind test for autism that they say can find markers of risk in a single strand of hair, an innovation that might help clinicians identify it in young children ...