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.

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 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 ...

Backers claim the tests can predict a child’s risk of autism using a strand of hair or a mother’s blood, but critics say they are not ready for the market. A lab test used to determine the presence of ...

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Credit: getty Images Allison Paugh, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), explains the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan for autism from early childhood to adulthood. The ...

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.