The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder are widely misunderstood. Here's what experts and advocates want you to know.

The number of people being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) has risen sharply in recent decades, and research continues to look at ...

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

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have uncovered new insights into the mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorder (ASD ...

An initiative aimed at supporting drivers with autism is now officially available statewide, the Rhode Island Division of ...

Local law enforcement attended a presentation at Carson Middle School on Jan. 20 on how to best interact with those who may be on the autism spectrum or have intellectual and developmental ...

Autism Speaks has faced pressure over the years from self-advocates in the U.S. who say that the organization spends too ...

(HealthDay News) — A multilingual experience may aid executive function and reduce symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, according to a study published in the December issue of ...

Brain tissue samples are essential for scientific research, especially when it comes to brain disorders such as autism ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological condition characterized by atypical behavior and communication. Autism ...

By Pooja Mamnoor Click here for updates on this story 1/21/25 (LAPost.com) — Recent research suggests that children with autism spectrum disorder may experience significant cognitive benefits from ...

The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles says an initiative to help drives with autism is now available statewide.