Learn about NIMH research on autism spectrum disorder. Find resources on the signs and symptoms of autism and potential treatments and therapies.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life.

Learn about NIMH priority areas for research and funding that have the potential to improve mental health care over the short, medium, and long term.

What is autism spectrum disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life.

4 Arizona was the only Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network site meeting the threshold for statistical precision for AI/AN autism spectrum disorder prevalence in 2020; the Arizona site-specific prevalence was 26.8 per 1,000. …

This brochure presents information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, diagnosis in young children, older children, teens, and adults, and treatments.

2024年6月20日 · This guest-authored Director’s Message provides a behind-the-scenes look at how NIMH’s Division of Extramural Activities helps transform innovative ideas into research that has the potential to advance mental health care and improve millions of lives.

2023年5月18日 · Learn about NIMH priority areas for research and funding that have the potential to improve mental health care over the short, medium, and long term.

Information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis in children, teens, and adults, and treatments. En español NIMH Information Resource Center

Updates about mental health topics, including NIMH news, upcoming events, mental disorders, funding opportunities, and research.