See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Russell Rollens's life was off to a strong start nine years ago.

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Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a study by University of Virginia researchers suggests a promising new ...

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I read a fascinating paper this month about social and nonsocial rewards, and how reward responses may help explain symptoms of autism and loneliness in adults with autism or depression. The paper was ...