New research led by Hebrew University Professor Sagiv Shifman studied the effects of POGZ, a gene associated with autism.

The national database will create a research infrastructure that will serve the entire autism research community in Israel.

The study, headed by researchers from Tel Aviv University, sheds light on the effects of ADNP syndrome, a condition on the autism spectrum.

The center, previously named the Negev Autism Center, will serve as Israel's leading information and research center on the subject of autism.

New research by scientists at BGU and Soroka Medical Center notes major improvements in measures such as quality of life, sleep, and mood.

As 2018 ends, NoCamels looks at the top stories that captivated our readers most over the past year.

Israeli study finds that medical cannabis can treat the symptoms of autism in children and adults.

Researchers say they are “a step closer” to understanding the genetic basis of autism, hoping it will lead to earlier diagnosis.

Were all men and women created equal? Not according to a new study, which suggests that diseases are formed differently in males in females.

New research makes the link between exposure to air pollution in the third trimester of pregnancy and the risk for autism in infants clearer than ever before.

Sometimes you just need a hug to calm you down. Unfortunately, sometimes the people who need hugs the most are the ones afraid of human contact, such as people suffering from autism. An Israeli vest may be the right solution.

The introduction of the tablet computer has brought with it many new ways of assisting people who have difficulty interacting with available means. A joint Israeli-Singaporean project aims to utilize the iPad in order to help autistic children with their everyday lives.

Leading experts gathered in Israel to discuss, among others, the effects of technology on autistic children. Researchers from Haifa have been part of a team that creates games and puzzles, which encourages autistic children to interact socially.

(Reuters) - Researchers studying autistic toddlers have discovered their brain activity appears to be out of sync at a very early stage -- a finding that sheds light on the biology of the condition and might help in earlier diagnosis.