Although there is no cure for autism, various interventions diminish the symptoms, sometimes profoundly. Since both social and communication differences are part of the diagnosis, behavioral and ...

New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

Mixed autism with developmental delay: Roughly 19 percent showed early developmental delays but few signs of anxiety, ...

New research suggests that the way brain networks reorganize moment-to-moment predicts autism severity. Children who spent ...

Russell Rollens's life was off to a strong start nine years ago. Gestation and delivery went smoothly, and he hit all the early-childhood milestones right on schedule. Snapshots from his 1st birthday ...

All children are prone to injury and risks; keeping them safe is both the great fulfillment and the great challenge of parenthood. For children with developmental delays like autism, the risks and ...

In diagnosing autism – the developmental variant that affects around 80 million people worldwide – medical practitioners today put too much emphasis on a child's lack of sociability and not enough on ...

Recently, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been the focus of much conversation and confusion. With so much information and misinformation available, it's important to separate fact from fiction. In ...

Emily always felt different for most of her life but couldn’t explain why. She was quiet, well-behaved, and deeply immersed in books and drawing as a child. She mimicked social behaviors by watching ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that influences how an individual interacts, communicates, and behaves in social settings. While the global discourse around autism ...

Drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children, according to a study from Columbia University, and people with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers, ...