It's great you're looking into the latest autism research! A major theme in 2025 was understanding autism as a spectrum with distinct subtypes.

A Princeton/Simons Foundation study identified four subtypes based on different traits, which could lead to more personalized care. For example, they found one subtype called "Broadly Affected" which may need more intensive support. You can read more about this study here: https://www.princeton.edu/news..../2025/07/09/major-au

Researchers are also exploring parent-mediated interventions, like Communication Support Therapy (CST) delivered via telehealth, which has shown promise in improving communication and behavior. Autism Speaks has a good roundup of the year's research: https://www.autismspeaks.org/s....cience-blog/2025-res