According to the National Institute of Mental Health, autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder.

About one in 31 children in the U.S. has been identified with autism spectrum disorder, according to CDC data released this ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) stems from unique brain processing, impacting communication, social interaction, and sensory ...

It's considered a neurobiological condition because "autism likely begins before a baby is born and affects their social ...

Autism's history is filled with misconceptions. Understanding the science helps us move past outdated myths, support autistic ...

The training course equips officers with the skills to recognize and appropriately respond to the distinct behavioral ...

When U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently called autism an “individual tragedy” and ...

Jack Spahr, who has journeyed a long way to become an independent adult since he was officially diagnosed with autism, ...

Known as Autism in the Courts, the initiative is focused on reducing trauma and supporting individuals in the court system ...

HealthDay News — Predictable movement stimuli could be a behavioral marker for early autism spectrum disorder (ASD) screening, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in Scientific Reports.

It was all about autism at the state capitol on Monday. Those on the spectrum wanted to make others aware of what it’s like ...

Project Hope receives funding for services through Medicaid, insurance, and private pay. But a “huge gap” remains that must ...