A meta-analysis of 243 fMRI studies revealed that ADHD and autism have distinct brain activity patterns, with unique neural activations for each disorder outweighing their similarities.

Getting a timely diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is a major challenge, but new research out of York University shows that how young adults, and potentially children, grasp objects could offer a simpler way to diagnose someone on the autism spectrum.

Researchers suggest early interventions, such as probiotics, could help nurture a healthy gut microbiome and potentially reduce the risk of neurodevelopmental challenges.