Researchers analyzed data from Denmark covering 1,702 children diagnosed with autism and born between 1973 and 2012. Those ...

Autism is a broad term for a range of developmental disorders. Some are mild, while others can be debilitating, making ...

A long‑overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic ...

Autism can be a taboo topic for many communities. For parents with school-aged children who are diagnosed with autism, there's a concern about having access to resources to assist them, what their ...

Autistic people may have an unusual pattern of nonverbal communication. Autistic adults often have strong preferences for routines and can become stressed if routines change. Autistic adults may have ...

The expanded definition of autism spectrum disorder, increased use of screening tools and well visit recommendations from the ...

A long-overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic ...

The number of children identified with autism spectrum disorder in the U.S. has been on the rise for the past two decades.

For children with autism spectrum disorder and with an intellectual disability, the options for improving communication and ...