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 ...

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.

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Adults can use self-screening autism tests before seeing a healthcare ...

A first-of-its-kind test claims to be able to help rule out autism in kids as young as 1 month using a single strand of hair, but not everyone is convinced that the technology is ready for prime time.

Common signs of autism include trouble with social communication and a fixation on certain routines or topics — Nelson says ...

My second son, Jack*, was first diagnosed with autism at the age of 17. I had my own suspicions when he was at primary school; I sensed there was a difference between him and other children, but I ...

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.

Entrepreneur Natasha Nelson always knew she was different. The 35-year old from Stone Mountain, Georgia, struggled with establishing social norms. She found small talk difficult, and couldn’t ...