The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder are widely misunderstood. Here's what experts and advocates want you to know.

The number of people being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) has risen sharply in recent decades, and research continues to look at ...

Rampant misinformation linking autism to vaccination has circulated for decades. The latest iteration spreading online ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have uncovered new insights into the mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorder (ASD ...

An initiative aimed at supporting drivers with autism is now officially available statewide, the Rhode Island Division of ...

Autism Speaks has faced pressure over the years from self-advocates in the U.S. who say that the organization spends too ...

Local law enforcement attended a presentation at Carson Middle School on Jan. 20 on how to best interact with those who may be on the autism spectrum or have intellectual and developmental ...

(HealthDay News) — A multilingual experience may aid executive function and reduce symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, according to a study published in the December issue of ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological condition characterized by atypical behavior and communication. Autism ...

Going to the dentist can be difficult for children with autism but a new program at Hospital for Special Care is helping them ...

Indiana families seeking support for a child with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis might soon face a potential hurdle.

By Pooja Mamnoor Click here for updates on this story 1/21/25 (LAPost.com) — Recent research suggests that children with autism spectrum disorder may experience significant cognitive benefits from ...