New research suggests that the evolution of the human brain may explain why autism is more common in humans than in other ...

The term "high-functioning" refers to language and intellectual ability -- skills that set Asperger's apart from other disorders on the spectrum. But Jekel worries that removing the term "Asperger ...

Handel cautions against blaming the crime on the disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder can affect communication and emotional development. Yet, a person with Asperger's still has a sense of empathy.

Summary: A new study suggests that autism may be linked to the rapid evolution of brain cell types unique to humans.