Autism's history is filled with misconceptions. Understanding the science helps us move past outdated myths, support autistic ...

A child’s growth isn’t just measured in height and weight. Young kids also reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act and move. Becoming familiar with both markers — physical size and ...

"High-functioning autism" isn’t a formal medical term but refers to someone with autistic traits and possibly more ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a disease, but a unique manner in which the brain receives and processes information.

Learn about autism diagnosis and access to care for families. Discover how autism prevalence has increased and the importance ...

Autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed based on challenges with social skills, communication and repetitive behaviors. It is a spectrum, meaning symptoms vary widely, with a percentage unable to ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered a round of studies to identify the cause of autism, but ...

Wright is the lead behavior analyst at the Nemours Children’s Health Autism Center. News 6 caught up with her at the downtown ...

Scientists from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and University of Las Vegas Nevada (UNLV) have uncovered a genetic link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a rare genetic condition ...

A significant advancement in autism research has been made worldwide with the formal registration of a US patent by an Iraqi researcher.