Medical experts say that the rise in autism diagnosis is likely due to improved screenings and access to resources, but on ...

The autism epidemic is running rampant,” declared Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of the Department of Health and Human ...

Asperger's syndrome refers to a high-functioning form of autism. Although it was once classified as its own condition, Asperger’s is no longer an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and ...

Children with autism also show restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. Parents may notice that their infant avoids eye contact or doesn't respond, and it may be difficult for them to form ...

The U.S. government released new data this week showing that rates of autism diagnoses among U.S. children reached record ...

Autism spectrum disorder ... she says she learned cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and benefited from forms of social integration therapy to assist her in better understanding voice ...

This study suggests that problems with the Usp9X gene might be one possible cause of autism. While this doesn’t explain every case of autism, it gives scientists an important clue about how the brain ...

In a groundbreaking move, BioLogic Pharma Solutions has uncovered a significant gap in diagnostic testing for a rare genetic form of autism, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome. This discovery, presented at ...

The reality is, autism diagnosis plays out differently for different people: Many autistic kids grow up to form meaningful relationships (watch the joyous reality show “Love on the Spectrum” for proof ...