According to the advocacy group Autism Speaks, one in every 36 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Early ...

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

Yet despite being a common condition, it is still very misunderstood – which is why it's so powerful that more and more celebrities are speaking out about their own diagnosis of autism.

Sleep issues are common with an autism diagnosis. Studies suggest that well over half of all autistic people, adults as well as children, have significant sleep issues. These sleep issues can be ...

The global prevalence and rank of nonfatal burden of autism spectrum disorder are high, according to a review published online Dec. 19 in The Lancet Psychiatry. Damian Santomauro, Ph.D., from the ...

The cerebellum plays a critical role in both motor and non-motor functions, and its dysfunction is linked to various mental disorders, including autism. This study maps the three-dimensional ...

The ADI-R is widely accepted as a reliable diagnostic tool for autism when used in conjunction with other evaluative tests. The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) is a screening companion to the ...

While there’s no cure for autism, there are many approaches that can help both children and adults manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Autism spectrum disorder is a ...

With improved screening and autism services, diagnosis is increasingly happening at younger ages. And there’s been more awareness and advocacy for Black and Hispanic families too, leading to an ...

There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities. By Emily Baumgaertner When ...

Symptoms of autism often show within the first 2 years ... However, Medicaid may offer services such as screening and therapy to autistic people who qualify for coverage. It must also provide ...

Anecdotal evidence and limited research suggest children with FNAIT may have a heightened prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism. Thus, researchers administered a screening ...