Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people.

An autism expert sparks fierce debate over whether the spectrum has grown too broad, leading to misdiagnosis in children and ...

The basic definition of autism that I’ve given you – that it’s lifelong and neurodevelopmental, and that there are ...

Here's why the condition affects each person diagnosed with it so differently — plus how anyone with autism can thrive.

A cross-sectional study examines annual trends in unmet healthcare needs among over 8000 children with autism.

Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump Administration.

This article is authored by Nandini Chatterjee Singh.

Autistic spectrum disorders are complicated and most likely caused by a number of different problems. However, we still don’t know definitively if something in the diet could influence autism. The ...

ClearStrand-ASD is the first and only biochemical screening test for autism spectrum disorder, intended to help health care providers rule out autism when it is a concern. Available by prescription in ...

The saying goes, if you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism. That's why more education is needed for the public and first responders to recognize patients and respond ...

Erica Bacon is working on a special photography project called "Faces of Autism", where autistic individuals are photographed ...