A new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers and others finds that an autism screening tool used widely in the U.S. and around the world is effective but has limitations. The findings highlight ...

With one in 44 children in the United States having autism, early detection and intervention are integral to improving outcomes. Because autism is diagnosed based on behavior, and there are not yet ...

Objective Biomarkers and FDA-Cleared Tools While existing tools represent decades of clinical and research development, they ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder now affects approximately 1 in 31 children in the United States, according to the CDC’s 2025 ADDM Network report. Yet despite decades of ...

New research warns that autism screening tools are often mistaken for diagnostic evaluations, leading to delays or errors in care. Screeners like the M-CHAT-R/F identify children who may need further ...