Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people.

April marks Autism Acceptance Month with World Autism Day occurring on April 2 every year. The month is meant to be a time for uplifting autistic voices and sharing in the community's joy. But for ...

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

An autism expert sparks fierce debate over whether the spectrum has grown too broad, leading to misdiagnosis in children and ...

Here's why the condition affects each person diagnosed with it so differently — plus how anyone with autism can thrive.

Experts have credited social media with driving an increase in visibility and discussion around different neurotypes. As ...

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 – ...

A report shows a 73.5% rise in the number of children being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Autistic spectrum disorders are complicated and most likely caused by a number of different problems. However, we still don’t know definitively if something in the diet could influence autism. The ...

Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump ...