In the autism community, the word "elopement" doesn't mean what most people think — and for families, it can be a ...

Over the past couple of months, headlines have warned expectant parents that something as ordinary as a pain reliever or an antidepressant taken during pregnancy could “cause autism.” The stories have ...

Through her “Soul of Autism” project, Erica Bacon is sharing stories and bringing awareness to the diversity within the ...

Russell Rollens's life was off to a strong start nine years ago. Gestation and delivery went smoothly, and he hit all the early-childhood milestones right on schedule. Snapshots from his 1st birthday ...

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

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions ...

Imagine a world where being different is not just accepted but celebrated. For many individuals with autism, this dream is still far from reality. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects millions ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a disease, but a unique manner in which the brain receives and processes information. It influences the way people experience the world, communicate, interact ...

Autism spectrum disorders are associated with difficulties in social communication, long attributed to individual socio‐cognitive deficits. As a consequence of this perspective, stigma and pressure to ...

If you are not one of the people who was deeply offended by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent statements about the deficiencies of people with autism, I will ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Brand new numbers from the CDC shows another jump in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The report says the number of 8-year-olds diagnosed ...

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio nonprofits have teamed up to create a training program to help San Antonio police cadets better understand autism spectrum disorders. Any Baby Can of San Antonio, a local ...