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

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 ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – When Layla Luna’s son, Rio, was diagnosed with autism at age 2, she found herself navigating a world she knew little about. As a single mother, she quickly realized how ...

In a room filled with pounding noises and clanging cowbells, L.A. County deputies learn that sometimes the best way to handle a crisis is to simply wait.

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 ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have identified new genetic variants associated with autism spectrum ...

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 ...

Explore the latest findings in autism research that highlight the importance of brain tissue for understanding neurodevelopmental conditions.

For decades, autism was believed to overwhelmingly affect boys. Yet a big new study out of Sweden provides perhaps the best evidence yet that girls aren’t less likely to be autistic — they’re just ...

Every year, thousands of children miss critical windows for early autism intervention—simply because diagnostic tools rely too much on subjective observation. Once that window closes, the ...

Singer-songwriter and poet Edilberto Cruz will present a recital titled “Solo busco amor” on Sunday, March 15, at Parque del Norte in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. The performance aims to raise awareness ...