When most people hear the word “spectrum”, they may picture a straight line, like colours arranged from red to violet.

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 test designed to identify biomarkers associated with autism just became available in most states. The test is meant to help physicians rule out autism in children who have higher likelihoods of it.

Scientists have announced a first-of-its-kind diagnostic test for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that only requires a single strand of hair. LinusBio, based in New Jersey, launched its Clearstrand-ASD ...

A startup that aims to deliver a blood test to identify a biomarker linked with a specific subtype of autism—and then potentially develop early behavioral interventions and treatments—has raised $19 ...

Autism is thought to affect about one of every 36 American children. New research has shown that it may be possible to diagnose the disorder in some kids with a relatively simple test that assesses ...