Meet the backyard marijuana growers and home chemists who are rushing in where scientists fear to tread.

The presence of antibodies against a wheat protein may indicate that a child with autism would benefit from a gluten-free diet — but little data support this theory.

Researchers are trying to study autism in one of the most politically and economically unstable regions in the world.

People may misconstrue basic research as ready remedies, so scientists must work to prevent misinterpretation of their findings.

Nearly 9 out of 10 parents of children with autism turn to unproven, and possibly risky, therapies.

An app designed for Google Glass aims to help children with autism recognize emotions, and Sesame Street introduces its first muppet with autism

Scientists should slow down and return to the basic tenets of research to regain the public’s trust.

Autism labels incite controversy, and a report exposes overmedication of people with autism.

Marijuana gets scrutiny as an autism treatment, and a new app may enable remote diagnosis of autism.

Home videos may ease social deficits in babies, and a supplement maker is scolded over autism claims.