Leadership at The Autism Society of America is pushing back against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s recent pledge to find the cause of autism spectrum disorder.

Parents of children with autism face significant emotional, practical and financial burdens. Support systems, including parent groups and respite care, are crucial for caregiver well-being.

CHICAGO (WGN) — April is Autism Awareness Month and the Autism Speaks organization, which works to raise awareness of those with neurodevelopmental conditions, is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The trainings often focus in on ways people on the autism spectrum react to outside stimulus like noise or touching, that can be seen as resisting commands or resisting arrest to someone not on ...

Kennedy Jr. said Thursday. But experts expressed doubt that the research would be done in good faith, given Kennedy’s history of linking autism and vaccines despite strong evidence that the two ...

The Department of Health and Human Services has launched a “massive testing and research effort” aimed at determining the cause of the “autism epidemic” by September, HHS Secretary Robert F.

David Weathers, 40, said he has been diagnosed with autism and struggles with his speech. He said he enjoys taking videos to show people his experiences instead of verbalizing them. "I've been ...

From Friday through Sunday, the resort will be the site of a controversial gathering: an anti-vaccine rally billing itself as an autism health conference. “Your journey to wellness starts here!” ...

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — April is Autism Awareness Month, which is why we wanted to introduce you to a special little boy in the Mid-State named Remy Ortiz, better known at the ABA Centers of ...

As the father of a now adult son with autism Dennis Debbaudt has experienced firsthand interactions between first responders and people with autism. He’s travelled all over the world training police, ...

As someone with autism, Madison Marilla would often feel left out as her neurotypical friends would get in relationships and go on dates in high school. At the time, she tried to invite some other ...

EASTCHESTER – Inside a former convent behind the Immaculate Conception Church, a new 10-unit apartment building now serves as a home for adults with autism. The St. Frances Cabrini ...