An atrial septal defect (ASD) is an opening between the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart. Learn about the associated symptoms, dangers, and treatment.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to experience bullying than children without ASD and this bullying gets worse with age, according to new research.

Researchers have uncovered four distinct types of autism, each with its own genetic fingerprint, which could unlock the mystery of what causes the condition and how it can be treated.

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart. Learn about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

An atrial septal defect of the secundum type is relatively common and occurs from failure of the septum secundum to develop. This results in a communication between the left and right atrium ...

Autistic people can have epilepsy. In fact, they may be at a higher risk. We explore diagnosis, treatment, seizure types, and more for people on the spectrum.

The anterior insular cortex (aIC) is an important brain region known to contribute to the regulation of emotions, the ...

A sweeping review of 248 meta-analyses on complementary and alternative medicines (CAIMs) for autism found no strong evidence to support their use.